Furniture
GC Gilly: Keep furniture minimal and of a neutral colour. Don’t place upholstered furniture too near to
the doors if fading from sunlight could be an issue.
SR Steve: Lightweight, pale-coloured furniture is normally helpful near glazed walls to continue the
open feel created, although this very much depends on the room and views.
HW Hannah: I love to see bi-folds with a big comfy armchair. Make the most of the wall of glass you’ve
had installed and take in the view of your outside space.
R Ramsey: If you have a kitchen island in your design, make sure you have enough clearance around
the furniture and the open bi-fold doors to comfortably work at the island.
EP Elaine: Avoid heavy dark furniture which detracts from what you’re trying to achieve by putting
in bi-fold doors in the first place. If you’ve put in the bi-folds to make the best of the view over
the garden, don’t block the view with big furniture. Equally, if you’re going to open the doors on a
regular basis, make life easy and don’t have furniture in the way.
RD Rebecca: When bi-fold doors are opening into the room, think carefully about where you place the
furniture as you don’t want to be moving it to draw curtains, operate blinds or open the doors.
SB Steph: Be aware that additional light can affect your furnishings—leather will fade in direct sun.
Also, pale colours can get lost if sat next to a riot of colour in a summer garden. If in doubt, go for
neutral textures which will complement your outside space.