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French doors vs sliding doors for rear openings
Both open a home to the garden. The better choice depends on furniture layout, stacking space and how wide you want the clear opening.
French doors are familiar, cost-effective and work well with sidelights. They need clear swing space inside or out.
Sliders keep furniture closer to the opening and suit wider runs. Modern systems lock securely and can include low thresholds for easier access.
We sketch both options when the rear wall allows, so you can compare daylight, walk-through width and price before deciding.