Door or window?

[Horace]

Without windows, one cannot defenestrate things. We all differ in how much value we place on defenestrating stuff, but it's something to keep in mind.

[Mik]

Me 'n Loki agree. French doors will look great. I think one window and one door would look imbalanced. Sliders are pretty outdated these days and an exterior door will swing out. The transom will probably not work without serious outdoor work, but the mullions are personal taste. I'd probably skip them.

[George K]

What they said....doors (and corners).

[Mik]

[Loki]

@mik said in Door or window?:

Me 'n Loki agree. French doors will look great. I think one window and one door would look imbalanced. Sliders are pretty outdated these days and an exterior door will swing out. The transom will probably not work without serious outdoor work, but the mullions are personal taste. I'd probably skip them.

Woah

[jon-nyc]

@horace said in Door or window?:

Without windows, one cannot defenestrate things. We all differ in how much value we place on defenestrating stuff, but it's something to keep in mind.

Without doors, you can’t deport things. Perhaps LD wants to keep his options open.

[LuFins Dad]

@Mik @Loki French Doors were on my short list, but the contractor was talking about a lot of heat energy loss unless we invest a heckuva lot more money into it…

[Loki]

@lufins-dad said in Door or window?:

@Mik @Loki French Doors were on my short list, but the contractor was talking about a lot of heat energy loss unless we invest a heckuva lot more money into it…

I would try and really nail down what the cost of that is? $25 a month, 50, more, less??

How important is the room? Is it a major space or just another recreation room? If its central to the house and where the eye goes every time it might be worth the heat loss cost.

[Loki]

If you do put a window on one side can you split the room in half in terms of how the room is used-for example a game table/sitting area where the window is. That would address any symmetry issue.

[Mik]

You could have fake french doors on one side. That way the symmetry is kept.

[Mik]

https://www.uswindow-door.com/blog/french-doors-vs-sliding-glass-doors-the-pros-and-cons-of-each

" Save on Your Energy Bill

Both types of doors can be opened up to allow a fresh breeze into the space. Using natural airflow can help reduce heating or cooling bills.

However, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, French exterior doors have a tighter seal when compared to sliding doors. This tighter seal means French doors are more energy efficient when the temperatures are too warm or cold outside.

Thus, while they may cost more initially, swinging doors could ultimately save you money."

[Jolly]

@loki said in Door or window?:

French doors on both sides could be incredibly good looking.

Or French doors on one side and solid wall on the other. Use the back wall for outside shelves, cooking, etc.

Either way, French doors

[89th]

Your new lighting is going to be the real game changer, btw. Agreed about keeping both sets of doors.

[xenon]

I echo the sentiment on doors, but as someone who recently looked into replacing an exterior french door - they can be very pricey.

[Axtremus]

Keep both doors as doors.

[Friday]

I like symmetry. Doors on both sides.