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Contemporary addition to 1930s North London home

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    • This 1930s family home on the edge of North London has been given a new lease of life thanks to a complete renovation and extension project featuring a large 6-panel set of vistaline slide and turn doors that connect the open plan kitchen with large garden.

    The structure and layout of the house had remained almost untouched for more than 80 years before the current owners bought the house and set about reimagining the spaces to suit a more modern way of living.

    Key to achieving the goal for a bright, open living space was the addition of a single-storey extension that extends across the entire width of the rear elevation. Measuring in at just less than 5m deep, the flat-roof extension allowed the back of the house to be completely restructured and the traditional kitchen replaced with a huge open-plan design including a large island.

    Above the dining table two large flat roof lights fill the room full of light, drawing brightness deeper into the structure of the existing house, whilst across the rear elevation a 6-panel set of vistaline slide and turn doors offer the perfect compromise between bifold doors and sliding doors.

    We looked at sliding doors and for a long time they were our preferred option, however when IDSystems recommended the vistaline system we knew it was perfect for what we wanted. We love having friends over and being able to open the doors all the way up and really extend our home out on the patio helps create the perfect spot for entertaining.

    When closed the narrow frames of the vistaline system help to perfectly frame the views of the large garden and woodland beyond, yet have the ability for the panels to slide and stack to one end of the aperture to create a completely unobstructed opening.

    To complement the 1930s style of the house a set of Art Deco inspired heritage French doors with sidelights are installed on the side elevation of the extension, whilst the ground floor also benefits from full-height aluminium fixed frame and tilt & turn windows that match the contemporary style of the vistaline doors.

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    Dining room with a wooden table and patterned chairs, featuring elegant slide and turn doors that open to a garden with a playset and seating area.
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    A two-story house with a large, modern extension featuring sleek slide and turn doors, a well-maintained lawn, and exquisite landscaping, all under a cloudy sky.
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    A spacious dining room with a long table and 10 chairs. Slide and turn doors open to a garden, enhancing the airy feel. The room features a chandelier and a floor lamp, with skylights on the ceiling.
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    A suburban house features large slide and turn glass doors that open to a patio and garden. The ground floor interior is warmly lit, revealing a dining area and kitchen.
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    Dining area with a wooden table and floral chairs overlooking a garden through sleek slide and turn doors, illuminated by a modern chandelier above.
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    Spacious open-plan dining area featuring a large wooden table, floral chairs, and modern lighting. Slide and turn doors seamlessly open to a patio with outdoor seating and a garden view.
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    Spacious home with slide and turn doors opening to a modern kitchen and dining area, featuring a large table and accent lighting, leading onto a checkered stone patio.
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    Modern house exterior with impressive slide and turn doors revealing a stylish indoor living area. The patio features a smooth tiled surface and elegant outdoor lighting.
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    Spacious kitchen with a large island, green cabinets, pendant lights, and a dining area. Floor-to-ceiling slide and turn doors open to a garden, illuminating the space with natural light.
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    Modern kitchen and dining area featuring a large wooden table, patterned chairs, gold light fixtures, and green cabinets. Slide and turn doors elegantly open to reveal the outdoor space.
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    Spacious dining area with a wooden table and decorative chairs, a green-patterned accent wall, pendant lights, and slide-and-turn doors offering a breathtaking view of the garden through large windows.
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    Close-up of a slide and turn glass door with black metal frames and handles. The interior behind the door is partially visible through the glass panes, adding a modern touch.
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    Large slide and turn doors with black frames open to a spacious room with a long table and chairs.
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