3 Door Systems that Unlock the Outdoors

Elegant curved dining room with sheer floor-to-ceiling drapery and a round black lacquer table set for a formal meal, surrounded by patterned coral upholstered chairs; the open wall of glass overlooks a desert golf course landscape with a rock waterfall feature, pond, and dramatic mountain backdrop.
Desert Oasis in Palm Desert, CA

Glass Door Systems for the Best Outdoor Views

As homeowners continue to prioritize wellness, comfort, and connection to nature, blending indoor and outdoor living takes center stage. Walls of glass are one of the most impactful ways to achieve this through the use of glass door systems that dissolve the boundaries between inside and out. Whether it’s classic French doors, a modern bifold door system, or wide multi-slide panels, these architectural features help create a seamless transition to patios, terraces, gardens, and pools. Retractable screen accessories provide protection.

More and more, we see clients embracing the concept of Biophilic Design – an architectural and interior design approach that aims to connect people with nature within the built environment. Glass doors are a key element in creating spaces that feel expansive, elegant, and in harmony with the natural world.

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French Doors

Rich wood-paneled study with a coffered ceiling and a striking drum pendant light, featuring symmetrical green velvet armchairs and a round tufted ottoman set before French doors opening onto a lake view; built-in bookshelves and a vintage-style patterned rug complete the sophisticated retreat.
Traditional Craftsman in Chenequa, WI

French doors offer a timeless and elegant alternative to traditional sliding doors, providing a more defined entryway between indoor and outdoor spaces. Unlike sliding systems that typically open from one side, French doors can be configured to swing open from the center or any desired location within the span of panels, creating a more intuitive and manageable flow of movement. This flexibility allows the door placement to suit a routine or lifestyle preference, whether it’s framing a garden view, leading onto a terrace, or establishing a more traditional sense of arrival.

Charming breakfast nook in a narrow hallway with black herringbone tile flooring, featuring a small round pedestal table with cane-back armchairs set for two beneath a tall arched window; black steel-framed French doors line the corridor, connecting the space to an adjacent room and outdoor view.
Modern European Home in Elm Grove
Elegant lakefront dining room featuring ornate plaster ceiling medallions and crown molding, a round pedestal wood table surrounded by boucle upholstered chairs, and French doors opening onto a balcony overlooking sweeping waterfront views.
Lakefront Shorewood Home

Bifold Doors

Coastal style indoor-outdoor living space with a shiplap vaulted ceiling and a bold sculptural black pendant light, featuring a wood dining table with laced canvas director-style chairs; sliding glass walls fold open to a stone fireplace lounge and poolside patio overlooking the water beyond.
Fox Point, WI Pool House

Bifold door systems offer a striking way to extend the footprint of you space to the outdoors—both visually and physically—by replacing solid walls with a series of folding glass sections. Connected along a single track, these panels glide and neatly stack to the inside or out, stowing out of the flow and transforming the functionality of a room. Ideal for entertaining or simply enjoying a breezy afternoon, bifold doors offer a versatile design feature that creates expansive, unobstructed openings to connect with the surroundings.

Open-concept coastal style home with a vaulted shiplap ceiling and a bold sculptural black pendant light, featuring a white kitchen with subway tile backsplash and a dining area with canvas director-style chairs; glass doors fold open to a green backyard patio with additional outdoor seating.
Fox Point, WI Pool House
Bright living room with a vaulted V-groove wood ceiling and a wall of black-framed folding glass doors opening onto a wooded balcony; neutral upholstered seating, a chaise lounge chair, and organic teak root side tables create a relaxed, nature-connected retreat.
Fox Point, WI Pool House

Multislide Doors

Vaulted lakeside boathouse sunroom with exposed dark timber trusses and shiplap ceiling, featuring four curved patterned-fabric armchairs arranged around a sculptural round coffee table; walls of French doors with transom windows open onto a covered porch overlooking the water and wooded shoreline beyond.
Pine Lake Boat House in Chenequa, WI

Multislide doors are a sleek solution for opening your home to the outdoors. Designed with individual panels that slide smoothly along a track, these are doors are the solution to span any width. Configured to stack in one direction or pocket into a wall, this door solutions invites an uninterrupted view to the outdoor patio, landscape, and horizon beyond into everyday living.

Twilight view of a stone lakefront boathouse with an arched wooden boathouse door beneath a covered upper-level deck, surrounded by lush landscaping and an outdoor fire pit lounge; warm interior lighting glows through arched windows, set along a boulder-lined shoreline with mature trees framing the property.
Pine Lake Boat House in Chenequa, WI
Vaulted boathouse sunroom with exposed dark timber trusses and shiplap ceiling, featuring four curved patterned-fabric armchairs arranged around a sculptural round coffee table; walls of French doors with transom windows open onto a covered porch overlooking the water and wooded shoreline beyond.
Pine Lake Boat House in Chenequa, WI

Retractable Screens

Retractable screens are the perfect finishing touch for indoor-outdoor rooms, enhancing comfort without compromising the view. These innovative systems roll up into a discreet housing when not in use. Manual styles are quick and easy to use, while motorized screens lower at the touch of a button to enclose a porch or patio, both options creating a protected space that keeps the fresh air flowing.

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open the multi-slide doors and close the retractable screens.

Architecture & Interiors

Extending to the Outdoors