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Stepping out

First appearing in homes during the French Renaissance, French doors were symbolic of the period – embracing the precise symmetry, proportions, and geometry that was in vogue at the time. Traditional designs were constructed from several panes of glass, joined together with wood, and were installed on the second storey of a property to allow access to a balcony, while also flooding the room with light.

Today, French doors retain their glazed appearance but are more commonly installed on the ground floor, typically in living rooms or kitchens, providing

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