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Modern open-plan kitchen with a large island, hanging lights, and floor-to-ceiling windows offering a panoramic ocean view. Double glazed doors enhance the dining and living areas visible in the background.

Amazing Cornish self build with open-corner sliding doors

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  • Balustrades
  • Curtain Walling
  • Picture windows
  • theEDGE2.0
  • Windows with openings

    • Designed by Suzanne Brewer Architects with Lilly Lewarne and built by Davey Construction, this stunning home perched on the cliffs above the Cornish coast enjoys amazing views out to sea thanks to the large open-corner set of IDSystems’ sliding doors.

    Built on a sloping site, the main living space in the house is on the upper floor, to make the most of the views out over the coastline towards St Michael’s Mount. With its ultra-slim 20mm sightlines theEDGE2.0 was the obvious choice of sliding door system, creating an almost seamless wall of glass that extends across the coast-facing elevation.

    To create a real wow-factor and perfectly frame the views along the coast the south-western corner of the upper floor features an open-corner set of sliding doors, with the main set meeting a single panel door that slides back into a pocket to create a totally unobstructed view.

    Learn more about the hugely popular trend of creating unobstructed open corners by reading our blog.

    Outside the open corner glass balustrades have been installed to create a Juliet balcony with the choice of a frameless design picked to minimise the impact on the view.

    On the ground floor three sets of sliding doors were chosen for the bedrooms and studios which open out on to the patio and garden, whilst on the land-facing elevation two studios were included for the artist owners which benefit from the softer north light.

    From the road the low-profile of the structure matches the roofline of neighbouring bungalows with the front door sat within a double height glass curtain wall was installed to maximise the amount of light that reaches the entrance hall.

    The end result is a stylish contemporary home that is bright and inspiring. The views out have been maximised to the full extent whilst the open-plan interior is finished exquisitely.

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    The images of this project are used courtesy of Suzanne Brewer Architects and Anthony Greenwood Photography and must not be reproduced without express written consent.

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    With double glazed doors open wide, enjoy a breathtaking view from the balcony overlooking a coastal landscape teeming with fields, distant houses, and the serene sea under a clear blue sky.
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    A modern kitchen features a large island, wooden cabinets, and pendant lights, with double glazed sliding glass doors offering a breathtaking view of the ocean. In the background, a dining area invites you to enjoy meals with serene vistas.
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    Modern living room with large windows and double glazed doors offering an ocean view, minimal furnishings including a round table, wire chairs, and a small sofa.
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    Modern kitchen with a large island, wooden cabinetry, black wire bar stools, pendant lights, and floor-to-ceiling windows featuring elegant double glazed doors.
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    Modern living room with large windows and double glazed doors offering a coastal view. Features a round table with chairs, a sofa, plants, and a wooden chest on a sleek floor.
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    A modern bedroom features a large bed, two wooden side tables, and hanging lamps. Double glazed sliding glass doors lead to a balcony. Neutral tones and simple decor create a calm atmosphere.
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    Modern interior entryway with large windows, stone accent wall, and glass railing. Corner sliding doors enhance the space, while a small plant and wooden bench allow natural light to brighten the area.
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    Modern kitchen with four wire-frame bar stools at a wooden island, pendant lights above, and large windows on the right. White cabinets and built-in oven in the background complete this sleek space, while double glazed doors provide both style and energy efficiency.
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