These French Doors Will Invite Light Into Any Interior Space

For a chic, timeless way to brighten up any space, consider incorporating interior French doors into your design. A mainstay of New York apartments, these windowed doors can completely transform a cramped room into a vast space that smoothly transitions to the next living area. Often a connection between dining and living rooms, French doors can also divide a bathroom and bedroom; an airy, enclosed patio and a kitchen; or a bedroom and living room. No matter your home's décor, this functional design element can enhance any space, from contemporary interiors and edgy apartments to traditional homes and shabby-chic spaces.

These interior French doors create a chic partition between the bedroom and living room in this New York City apartment, making the small space appear much larger. The crisp white framework blends smoothly into the walls and ceiling to accentuate the brightness of the room.

The light wooden floorboards look divine juxtaposed with the cream framework of the French doors, which connect the cozy living room with the rest of the house. All of the soft neutrals blend together beautifully.

For an upgraded version of traditional interior French doors, divide the living room and dining room with clear sliding doors. Rather than acting as a partition between the two spaces, the doors allow the two rooms to flow together.

Interior French doors can create a sitting room filled with natural light. They're a great way to offer privacy and quiet without completely closing off the two rooms from one another.

Make a bold statement with black-trimmed interior French doors. This entryway looks stunning from any angle and offers a unique first impression of the home. Despite the small space, the French doors make it feel expansive.

The French doors make this sheltered patio feel as if it were outside while protecting the space from the outdoor elements.

This formal dining room flows into the rest of the house thanks to a traditional set of interior French doors. It's the perfect setup for a dinner party meant to transition from a seated meal to casual cocktails in the living room.

An ethereal, airy dining room is elevated by floor-to-ceiling windows and interior French doors. Bursting with light, the layout of the room would make eating at this table feel like being outside in the fresh air. 

Take interior French doors to the next level by creating a windowed library as seen in this space. French doors allow for a quiet place to read without being closed off from the rest of the house.

Bold black interior French doors make for a chic and relaxing soak in the tub. You could spend hours blissfully unaware of what was happening beyond these doors.

These double-hinged interior French doors make a statement in this home filled with traditional and contemporary design elements. It's a striking example of how interior French doors can truly enhance any design.