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Which Sliding Doors Are Right for You ?

• One of the first things you ’ ll need to do is take a look at the colors and décor in the room where you want to install sliding doors . If your goal is to add more color , be sure you are referring to a color wheel and choosing colors that are in the same color group or on opposite ends of the color wheel . For instance , if you want your bedroom to feel warm and invigorating , shades of red and pink for a sliding door are ideal , since these hues are on the same side of the color wheel . However , if you want a contrast , an orange sliding door will stand out against a blue wall , and vice versa . If you want to add a sliding door to your children ’ s play area , you can make the doors a functional part of the décor by choosing glass or wood that is decorated in primary colors . This is especially practical if the color scheme in the room on the other side of the glass doors will coordinate well with the door colors you ’ ve chosen .

• Sliding doors are also a great way to partition certain areas of your home . If you want to make a distinction between your causal living room and formal sitting area , a sliding door is a great way to do this . You can get the door in a French style with small windows that allow you to easily see into the other room , or choose frosted glass so that the formal sitting area will appear slightly more refined . When you want to separate the kitchen from the formal dining room , sliding doors can help you improve the design aesthetic of the space . The doors can also help to hide the meal preparation process from your dinner guests , which could make the meal more impressive .