Using Glass Sliding Doors to Maximise Living Spaces

Slim framed sliding doors across contrasting elevations

The home's exterior combines a contemporary timber-clad extension with the original pale brick house. The slim framed sliding doors span both parts of the dwelling, helping to create a visual link between the contrasting materials and architectural styles.

The doors provide a floor-to-ceiling glazed façade while maintaining slim aluminium sightlines. Their minimal appearance complements the contemporary extension without overwhelming the surrounding architecture.

The aluminium frames are powder coated in light grey, contrasting with the dark grey window frames on the upper levels. This finish helps maintain a bright appearance across the principal living spaces while distinguishing the ground-floor glazing from the windows above.

Flush thresholds for a seamless transition

Continuous flooring between the kitchen, dining and living areas and the outdoor patio helps create a consistent visual flow between the interior and exterior.

The sliding doors incorporate flush thresholds, reducing the transition between the internal floor and the patio. This supports easier movement between the spaces and reinforces the open-plan design when the doors are fully opened.

Combined with the corner opening configuration, the threshold detail helps the living areas feel more connected to the garden.

Technical details

The architectural glazing package at Millbrook includes:

• Corner opening sliding doors: Two sets of sliding glass doors arranged to create an open corner configuration.

• Glazed elevations: Floor-to-ceiling sliding doors across the ground-floor living spaces.

• Frame sightlines: 21mm aluminium framing.

• Frame finish: Light grey powder-coated aluminium, contrasting with the dark grey window frames on the upper levels.

• Threshold detail: Flush thresholds to support movement between the interior and outdoor patio.

• Design objective: Maximise natural light, garden views, ventilation when open and the connection between indoor and outdoor living spaces.

Corner sliding doors for contemporary homes

Millbrook demonstrates how corner sliding doors can transform the relationship between a home's interior and garden. By combining two sets of slim framed sliding doors with a carefully considered threshold detail, the glazing creates a flexible opening that supports everyday living and entertaining.

For architects and homeowners exploring corner opening sliding doors, slim framed glazing or indoor-outdoor living, IQ Glass can provide technical guidance on glazing configurations and their integration into contemporary residential projects.

Planning a project with corner sliding doors? Contact us to discuss your architectural glazing requirements.