Which way to hang doors?

[Jono_UK]

I have recently gutted a 3 bed semi. I have removed all doors, frames skirting etc. As I now plan the electrics I am wondering which way to hang the doors.

The previous doors opened into the room with the door blocking the view of the room as you open it. (I believe this was to stop embarrasment whilst people had a bath in a steel tub in front of the fire)

What would you say about having doors open up to the side walls?

Your comments would be most welcome.

Jono

 

[JohnD]

Opening towards the wall cuts off the view, and also reduces draughts.

You might not be in the tin bath, but you might have an unmade bed, a pile of dirty washing up, or be sitting picking your nose, scratching yourself or snogging the cleaning lady when someone opens the door or walks past the doorway and glances in through a half-open door.

 

[masona]

Think of the light switch as well!

 

[splinter]

It is also handy,to be able to open a door right back to a wall,so you can move larger pieces of furniture in and out of a room

 

[Jono_UK]

It is also handy,to be able to open a door right back to a wall,so you can move larger pieces of furniture in and out of a room

During the summer it is nice to have the doors open all the time. If they were sticking into the room it could prove a problem. mmm, I think I will try and get them to open to a wall as much as possible.

Thanks for your advice.

Jono.

 

[biffvernon]

This topic was discussed at length here quite recently.