Creating a flexible family living space with ECLISSE pocket doors
When renovating their living space, this family wanted to create a home that could adapt to the changing demands of everyday life.
With three young children, flexibility was key. They wanted the living room and adjoining space to feel open, sociable and connected during the day, while still having the option to close the rooms off when they wanted a quieter, cosier environment.
Traditional hinged doors would have taken up valuable floor and wall space, so pocket doors offered the ideal solution.
A space that works around family life
The aim of the renovation was to improve the connection between the two rooms without losing the ability to use them independently.
During the day, the family wanted to be able to open the space up and create a larger, more sociable area for everyday family life. In the evening, they wanted the option to close the living room off and create a more relaxing, intimate space.
With pocket doors sliding completely into the wall when open, they could achieve both without compromising on usable space.
“We wanted the space to feel open and sociable during everyday family life, but we also liked the idea of being able to separate the rooms for a quieter, cosier living room when needed.”
Why they chose ECLISSE
Space-saving was one of the biggest reasons for choosing pocket doors.
Unlike traditional doors, which need space to swing into a room, the ECLISSE doors disappear into the wall cavity when open. This keeps both rooms clear and allows the eye to travel uninterrupted from one space into the other.
The clean, streamlined appearance was equally important.
“We loved that the doors could completely disappear into the wall when open. When the doors are open, the two spaces feel much more connected.”
Quality was also a major consideration.
Ryan, a joiner, installed the system himself, so the construction and engineering of the pocket door system were particularly important.
The family chose ECLISSE because they wanted a system that felt robust, operated smoothly and would stand up to the demands of a busy family home.
The best of both worlds
Once installed, the pocket doors transformed how the family could use the space.
For much of the day, the doors remain fully open, allowing the two rooms to flow naturally into one another and making the whole area feel larger and more open.
When needed, the doors can be closed within seconds to create two completely separate spaces.
This has proved especially useful in a home with three young children.
In the evening, closing the doors changes the atmosphere of the living room entirely, turning it into a quieter, cosier space in which to relax.
“It gives us the best of both worlds — an open family space during the day and a snug, separate living room in the evening.”
Visually, the family also love how discreet the system is. With the doors tucked completely into the wall when open, there is nothing to interrupt the connection between the two rooms.
Straightforward installation and quality construction
The experience of choosing, purchasing and installing the ECLISSE system was equally positive.
The family found the process straightforward, with clear communication and helpful support throughout.
As an experienced joiner, Ryan was able to assess the construction of the system from an installer’s perspective and was impressed by the quality of the components and how the system fitted together.
“The system itself felt very well made and high quality, which gave us confidence from the beginning. Ryan fitted the system himself and was impressed with the quality of the components and how the system went together.”
Once fitted, the doors felt solid and the sliding action was smooth — exactly what the family had hoped for.
A flexible solution they would happily recommend
Living with the pocket doors has confirmed that they made the right decision.
The biggest benefit is the flexibility they now have to change the way they use their home throughout the day.
“We can have one large, open family space when we want it, but within seconds we can close the doors and create two separate rooms.”
The absence of swinging doors also means no valuable space is lost, while the doors virtually disappear when not in use.
For the family, the combination of practicality, aesthetics and build quality has made ECLISSE the perfect solution for their renovation.
“We would definitely recommend ECLISSE. The system feels really sturdy and well made, the doors operate smoothly, and they’ve worked perfectly for what we wanted to achieve in our home.”
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