Why choosing glass doors can create the illusion of more space

It’s important to create an office space which is sleek, modern and elegant whilst still offering practicality and reflecting the brand. Glass doors are the perfect addition to any office that wants to achieve this look, adding a simple yet effective touch.

Enhancing office spaces with glass doors

People often underestimate the power of glass doors, but they really can add the most stylish finishing touch to any design. The main advantage of a glass door is its ability to flood any space with the maximum amount of natural light possible.

Natural light helps a space feel more welcoming, bright and airy – which makes a perfect setting for any potential business meetings. Natural light makes for a more inviting, comfortable environment that can have a positive effect on both employees and visitors. Another bonus of glass doors emitting so much natural light is that this helps to reduce energy costs and keep the need for artificial lighting to the bare minimum.

There’s no restriction to where glass doors are suitable, they make for an impressive entrance to a reception area or the perfect separator for open-plan office spaces.

Glass doors work in a similar way to mirrors, by creating the optical illusion of more space. Being able to look through a glass door into further surroundings helps to elongate a room, and give the feeling of a much bigger, open space than actually exists. This provides a completely different feel and atmosphere than, for example, a solid timber door, which would completely cut off any adjoining spaces.

How glass doors & partitions work together

It goes without saying that glass doors go hand-in-hand with floor-to-ceiling glass partitions, as the best way to make the most out of natural lighting and exposure to further afield. Having a complete glass division, complete with a glass door opens up an entire space and transforms it like nothing else could. An office may be home to some of the coolest furniture and gadgets around, but if it’s a dull and closed-off environment, then it’s missing out on a key aspect of design.

As a prime example of glass doors creating the illusion of more space, here’s one of our recent fittings:

Without the large, exposing glass window accompanied by a seamlessly fitting glass door, the inside of that meeting room would have a whole different feel. With it being a relatively small space, a brick wall and heavy door would completely close it off from the rest of the area, which isn’t ideal. Now, it’s simply an extension of the larger area with a great amount of natural light flooding the entire space.

As previously mentioned, glass doors can work well in just about any environment but they enhance the appearance of a room best where natural light is more prominent. Though, as they are completely transparent they won’t be the most suitable choice for when privacy is of the utmost importance.

In short, if you’re looking for a simple solution to add a touch of elegance and style to an office environment, whilst also creating the illusion of an extensive space, glass doors and partitions are the perfect choice all around.

Office Blinds & Glazing is one of the leading suppliers of glass doors and partitions, offering nationwide installation services to businesses across the UK. Get in touch with us to make an enquiry.

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