Exterior view of a Marvin Replacement Outswing French Door.

26 July 2024

French Door Ideas for Kitchen, Bedroom, Office, and Beyond

Thinking about French door ideas for your home? French doors add sophistication and illuminating natural light. Explore ideas for French doors in your home.

inswing patio door framed by double hung windows

Types of French Doors

Many picture a French door as a hinged door that swings open. If you’re ready to replace a patio door, you have options. There are several types of French doors and not all swing open. Marvin Replacement features Ultrex® fiberglass inswing French doors, outswing French doors, and sliding French doors. Each type showcases a wider bottom rail for a bolder look. You can also choose different configurations tailored to your home. Our French doors can include up to three panels for expansive views.

Exterior view of a white Marvin Replacement sliding French door with prairie grilles.

Patio French Doors

Marvin Replacement Ultrex® fiberglass French patio doors have the versatility of being swinging doors or sliding doors. The two types of doors mean you can find a match for your home. Can’t decide between French doors vs. sliding glass doors? A sliding French door opening to your patio might suit your home better than a swinging French. You could also prefer a swinging French door to a sliding French door. Marvin Replacement has both inswing and outswing French patio doors. Choose the type of hinged French patio door based on your home’s style. An inswing French door can save space outdoors for more patio features. An outswing French door leaves more interior space for furniture.

Marvin Replacement offers replacement French patio doors with screens so you can keep your doors open to enjoy refreshing breezes. We also have sliding French doors with screens so you can enjoy the sweet chirping of birds and aroma of flowers from your garden.

Living Room French Doors

Living room French doors have timeless appeal. Swinging French doors can suit a traditional style living room motif. A sliding French door fits with contemporary design, too. Our four-panel sliding French door broadens outdoors views to enhance your indoor-outdoor living. A three-panel swinging French door provides classic looks and easy outdoor access.

Kitchen French Doors

French doors fit kitchens perfect. A single French door can open to a patio. Double French patio doors can make the space feel airy. Adding a sliding French door offers an easy transition for better indoor-outdoor living. French doors can fit a variety of kitchen types and sizes to improve your home’s feel.

Kitchen with French Doors to Patio

Kitchen French doors create a seamless transition to patios. Outswing and sliding French doors make it easy to move outside to cook and relax on your patio. An inswing French door allows you more room on your patio for flowers and potted plants. You can enjoy the scenery while entertaining outdoors.

Dining Room French Doors

Dining room French doors transform a space by adding sunlight and outdoor views. Capturing outdoor scenes through French doors can make homemade meals feel extra soothing and nourishing. Picture a dinner overlooking a vivid sunset. Or, start the day with a refreshing sunrise through your French doors at breakfast.

Exterior patio image featuring a 2-panel open Infinity Inswing French Door with Prairie 9-Lite Simulated Divided Lites in Pebble Gray exterior finish with Brushed Chrome hardware and a Beige sill.

Office French Doors

A French door in your home office adds natural light to keep you refreshed during the work day. Office French door ideas don’t need to focus on interior French doors. French doors can fit an office of any size for quick outdoor access when you need to get a breath of fresh air.

Bedroom interior with a white three-panel Marvin Replacement Outswing French Door.

Master Bedroom French Doors

Master bedroom French doors add style and design options. French doors can open to patios, decks, and balconies for quick access to outdoor enjoyment. Bedroom French door ideas can include one, two, three, or four doors. You can add window grids to the glass panes for additional style. Bedroom French doors also bring the benefit of extra sunlight. A survey conducted on behalf of Marvin showed 81% of homeowners feel more rested waking up with natural light. Bedroom French doors allow you to easily head to a pool or a hot tub to relax.

FAQs

How to make French doors look good?

Window treatments for French doors vary. You can choose between drapes, curtains, shutters, shades, and blinds to dress up your French doors. The window treatments are some French door privacy ideas. They also add style to your home’s interior.

Consider the patio door features and options you want. Marvin Replacement has seven exterior patio door colors and five interior colors. We even have our EverWood® finish, which looks like wood patio doors but minus the maintenance. Marvin Replacement has two styles of door handles. We also have nine hardware finish options to make your French doors stand out in style. The right finish adds class and sophistication with French doors.

What can I replace French doors with?

You can replace French doors with a sliding patio door. You can also replace French doors with a bi-fold patio door for an impressive look. There are several types of patio doors you can choose for your home that can replace French doors.

What are the different styles of French doors?

There are several styles of French doors. Swinging French doors are most common. They will swing into a home or to the outside of a home. They can come with more panels for bigger looks. You can also choose a sliding French door. It has all the characteristics of a French door, only in a sliding motion.

What is the difference between a double door and a French door?

French doors sometimes get referred to as double doors because they often have two doors. There can be a slight distinction between the two. Double doors don’t always feature a large glass pane like French doors have.

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