1. USE AN ALUMINIUM FRAME TO MAXIMISE THE LIGHT YOU LET THROUGH
Glazed doors with a metal frame (usually aluminum) work beautifully as internal room dividers, allowing light to flow freely from one room to the next. ‘If privacy is an issue the glass can be decorative, such as sandblasted, to block visibility without blocking light,’ says Shannon. Aluminum can also be powder-coated and finished in an RAL color of your choice to infuse your design scheme with extra personality.
2. CREATE ZONES IN AN OPEN-PLAN SPACE
A pivot door was chosen as a flexible solution to divide the open plan kitchen and living room in this Victorian terraced house extension. Most of the time the door is fully open, allowing for a seamless transition between the two zones. The door also can be drawn back to create a partition between the two zones when required – a conventional two-door regular hinged setup would not have created the same effect. The panel is formed from a steel frame topped with a plywood sheath, featuring a white stained veneer finish.
3. PAIR STEEL AND GLASS FOR A MODERN INDUSTRIAL LOOK
In this urban home, a steel-frame pivot door set has been paired with glass to create a contemporary, industrial look. In addition to its aesthetic advantages, steel is incredibly strong, which allows for slim metal profiles to maximize the areas of glass in between.
4. CHOOSE BRONZE FOR A WARM AND POWERFUL FINISH
Comprising a strong anodized aluminum frame with a bronze finish, Portapivot’s 5730 design makes a powerful statement. Made to bespoke dimensions, the panel can be opened both ways, making it a highly flexible solution for the wide transition between this home’s entrance hallway and kitchen diner. Priced from £2600, the setup features invisible pivot hinges for a streamlined aesthetic. The frame is designed to be mounted atop a finished floor surface, without the need for any additional built-in fixtures.
5. INTRODUCE WOOD TO BRING IN CHARACTER AND TEXTURE
Wood is an excellent option if you’re looking to add character and texture. A lacquer finish will produce a sheen, while an oil finish will result in a richer shade. ‘There’s also more room for movement, in terms of the tolerances vs expansion due to moisture and temperature changes, as pivot doors have a gap around the edge anyway,’ says Koen Dries from Portapivot.