5 creative uses for bi-fold doors

​There are many ways you can use bi-fold doors in your home. Discover 5 creative uses in our guide.



For example, they can be used as room dividers to separate living and dining spaces. Or you could join up two sitting rooms while allowing the spaces to remain separate if needed. You could even connect a kitchen and a conservatory. The options are almost endless.

They're also great for home offices. Not only do they allow privacy during your working day, but they can also be opened when desired to let air and light flow through.

Whatever you're aiming for, bi-folds can make your vision come to life and transform your home into an open-plan paradise.

Maximising small spaces

If you look at a brochure for bi-folding doors, you'll come away with one distinct impression. These are domestic panoramas – wide, beguiling canvases of light that frame your house or garden like a landscape painting.

And sure, they're often at their best when used this way. But did you know you can also use them to create smaller, private spaces in your home?

Picture this. You have a master suite running across the entire width of your upstairs. You want to create a luxurious and spacious area that still feels private. However, you're not sure how to keep the light flowing.

You guessed it – bi-fold doors to the rescue!

Bi-folds can also be used on a bedroom balcony to allow a flow of natural light to sweep the environment. Or, if you'd really like to switch it up, they could divide your bedroom area and en-suite to keep the bathroom light and airy.

Upgrading pantries and cupboards

Pantries and cupboards are often neglected when it comes to home improvements. But if you want to make your home feel truly unique, it's worth giving them some thought.

Perhaps the cupboard under the stairs could benefit from a little more character. Or maybe you'd like to make your pantry more accessible.

Bi-fold doors let you swap those boring, utilitarian doors for something more stylish and modern. And all while keeping those spaces compact and accessible for storage and day-to-day use.

No one puts bi-folds in a corner… or do they?

Yes, this might sound a bit odd. But stick with us on this. We promise you won't be disappointed.

Bi-folds are, more often than not, installed on straight walls to separate two adjoining rooms or spaces. However, there's another way to use these doors that will elevate your space and make it a talking point among visitors.

Yes – if the layout of your home allows for it, bi-fold doors can, in fact, wrap around a corner.

This isn't an easy job. It involves removing one complete wall or window and the adjacent wall, then installing two sets of bifold doors at 90° angles. However, the results can be nothing short of stunning.

Imagine this. If you had one long, spanning bi-fold that opened out into the garden, you could extend that bi-fold around the side of your home.

The result? A panoramic view of your home from both the inside and the outside of the property. It would allow for a huge flow of natural light and the opportunity to really open up your home.

Final thoughts

We hope these bi-fold door suggestions have got you thinking. If so, why not contact our helpful team to discuss your ambitions? We'd be delighted to help bring your vision to life.

Our experts can run through everything from colour to size and those tiny finishing touches. With our help, purchasing your new bi-folds should feel easier than taking a trip to the supermarket!

If you'd like a quote or want to discuss your ideas, feel free to give us a call on 01924 897 040. Or why not pop into our showroom and view our huge selection of windows and doors? You'll find all the inspiration you need right here.

Calder Windows is a team of window and door specialists based in Normanton, West Yorkshire. We've supplied and installed windows, doors and conservatories locally for more than 30 years.