By GOBO explains why sliding doors are the smart option for small homes.

If you have a smaller home, the best door option for you will be sliding doors. Modern Australian homes are being built on smaller and smaller lots, with the average site area decreasing by over 100m² since 2006. This is where sliding doors come in: helping to maximise the space in a small home. 

Open Up Your Space 

A smaller homes equal less living area space. It’s a simple equation that often results in spaces feeling cramped, and interior design opportunities seeming limited. Sliding doors transform a solid wall into a wide open window through to your backyard. Additionally, while a traditional hinged door swings and takes up valuable space inside the house, sliding doors move parallel to the wall, and as such no space is lost, whether the door is open or closed. 

Modern, Minimal, Integrated Design 

Newer homes in Australia are trending towards increasing bigger dwelling sizes. This means your smaller home is likely an older build, and may have some outdated design aspects. Sliding doors are sleek and modern, as well as stylishly minimal in a way that integrates seamlessly with older architecture. Sliding doors are also a great design choice for newer builds, as they enhance the modern design of your home. 

Outdoor-Indoor Connectivity 

Access to sunlight, airflow, and green space is incredibly important for any living space. These aspects make homes more enjoyable to live in and improve the overall aesthetics of the property. By incorporating sliding doors into a small home’s living space to link the indoor area and the backyard, you can ensure that the interior of your house blends seamlessly with the outdoors. Homeowners who take particular pride in their gardens will especially benefit from a smartly-placed glass sliding door.  

Smart Investment

Small homeowners are often more money-conscious than others. With building costs in Australia rising, smart investments are a priority for many when undergoing home building and renovations. Paying a lot of money for a permanent change to your home is a big investment. You don’t want to waste money on an overpriced option that degrades quickly and is difficult to maintain.  

Sliding doors are a very smart investment. Modern sliding doors degrade slower, last a long time, and maintenance and repairs are simple. Installers like By GOBO also offer reasonably-priced high quality sliding door installations.