French Doors

French doors are more than just an entryway; they are a classic architectural feature that transforms your home. Moreover this doors invites the light & enhances the view. Furthermore and creating a seamless transition between your indoor and outdoor living spaces. At Multitrades Windows & Doors, we combine traditional design with modern engineering to deliver premium French doors that offer exceptional beauty, security, and energy efficiency. Indeed,  among our premium range of products, our doors stand out as a timeless classic, consistently chosen by homeowners who desire elegance, light, and seamless indoor-outdoor living.

What Are French Doors?

A French door is classically a pair of hinged doors that open outwards or inwards from the centre, characterised by their extensive use of glass panels, or “lights,” which typically extend the full length of the door. This design maximises the flow of natural light and provides a beautiful, unobstructed view.

Originating in 16th-century French Renaissance architecture, these elegant glazed doors were initially designed as tall windows to let maximum light into rooms before the advent of electricity. Today, they remain a sought-after feature for their timeless style and functional benefits, working perfectly as:

• Exterior Patio Doors: Connecting living rooms, kitchens, or conservatories to gardens, decks, or balconies.
• Interior Doors: Separating spaces like a dining room and living room or an office from a main hallway, maintaining an open feel while allowing for separation when needed.

The Anatomy of a French Door

• Frame: The main structure, typically crafted from uPVC, aluminium, or timber.

• Sashes: The moving parts of the door that contain the glass panels.

• Glazing: Large, single or double-paned glass panels (Double glazing is standard for energy efficiency).

• Astragal Bar: The decorative bar that divides the glass into smaller panes (optional, can be classic or modern).

• Hardware: Includes hinges, handles, and multipoint locking mechanisms for security and style.

Choosing French doors from Multitrades Windows & Doors brings a host of aesthetic and practical advantages to your home:

1. Unrivalled Natural Light

The extensive glass panels act as a giant window, dramatically brightening your home’s interior. This creates a more inviting, spacious, and positive atmosphere, reducing reliance on artificial lighting during the day.

2. Enhanced Aesthetic Appeal

French doors are synonymous with elegance and charm. They add a touch of classic European sophistication to any property, potentially increasing its kerb appeal and market value.

3. Seamless Indoor-Outdoor Living

Perfect for patios, decks, and gardens. This Stylish doors effortlessly blend your living space with the outdoors. They create a perfect flow for entertaining, family life, and simply enjoying your view in all seasons.

4. A Sense of Space

The large glass areas provide uninterrupted views, making rooms appear significantly larger and more open than they are—an ideal solution for smaller spaces.

5. Excellent Ventilation

When both doors are opened, they provide a wide opening for excellent cross-ventilation, allowing fresh air to circulate freely through your home on warm days.