Sliding doors in kitchens are a very common design form, but in recent years, sliding doors have become more and more controversial.

Some people think: Sliding doors are inconvenient to use and easy to accumulate dust, especially in the gaps between the tracks, which are difficult to clean. Some people think that sliding doors have poor transparency, making it very frustrating to close the door in a small kitchen.

The kitchen is not installed The door is made open and the space is transparent and large. However, many gas companies clearly stipulate that the kitchen will not be ventilated without a door. I don’t want to install sliding doors but want to enhance indoor transparency, what should I do?

I suggest you consider installing a \”folding door\”. Although it will cost a little more, you will find how good it is after using it!

①Save space

Can be completely folded and stored on the side of the wall

The biggest advantage of folding doors is space saving. Folding and opening of the door does not affect the space on both sides and does not hinder the opening and closing of the cabinet.

②The kitchen is huge

The sliding door has a large door leaf and takes up space after opening, making the small kitchen even more crowded. If it is replaced with a folding door, the door can be opened to the maximum, the view is wide, and the space is larger.

③Flexible and convenient

Available on demand Open and close the kitchen door to flexibly switch the kitchen between open and closed.

Open and close at any time

Moreover, it can be adapted to different heights on the same plane. Even if you put an island in the restaurant, you don’t have to worry about opening the door.combined problem.

④Good and transparent lighting

Glass sliding door

When cooking, close the door to block oil fumes, and open the door when you are free. The kitchen integrates with the indoor space without affecting ventilation and lighting.

⑤Good hygiene

Only one There are no floor rails on the upper track, which makes it difficult to leave any blind spots for hygiene. Sweeping and mopping the floor are not affected, making it easier to maintain hygiene.

Therefore, small kitchen spaces are more suitable for installation of folding doors, which are much more practical than sliding doors!

Kitchen folding door types

There are various types of folding doors. The final choice of which one to install depends on personal preference. There is no fixed model. The following content is for reference only:

Metal frame + glass material

This kind of door It has low load-bearing requirements and is easy to install with good results. Especially the extremely narrow frame folding door has a light, thin and beautiful shape, which is very suitable for small apartments.

Flat folding door

Simple design, It has low presence and can be used to cover cluttered cabinets, but its permeability is poor.

Style folding door

The design with retro styling is very good-looking and suitable for European-style rooms.

Pvc folding door

On track installation, There are no dead spots on the floor, so it is easy to use and clean. If the budget is insufficient, it is most suitable to install it.

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