F/U to Guesstimate this project

[macphanatic]

If I understand this correctly, the contractor is either enlarging or creating a door opening. They need to build a temporary support structure (shoring) on either side of the wall, cut the opening and install a header (LVL), install the doors and finish the opening.

I expected the materials cost to be significantly higher. Labor seems very reasonable. There's a fair amount of work that needs to be done to make this look nice.

[NewtonMP2100]

....girls don't make pass......at guys who wear glass.......door......

[GGD]

"HVAC work is not included"

That seems like a potential can of worms. Even if that vent isn't in the area where the opening will be made, the sliding doors might block the vent when they're in the open position depending on which side/room the doors are installed in.

[MikeF]

Based on the pictures posted on the last thread, I don't think barn doors truly fit the aesthetic of the rooms.

[NewtonMP2100]

....no worries......most guys usually leave their....'barn doors' open at some point......

[Dennis S]

MikeF wrote:
Based on the pictures posted on the last thread, I don't think barn doors truly fit the aesthetic of the rooms.

I agree. I think white classic French doors would be what you need. However, I would vote to leave it open. I think you'll get tired of opening and closing the door, as well as cleaning it.

[GGD]

Dennis S wrote:
[quote=MikeF]
Based on the pictures posted on the last thread, I don't think barn doors truly fit the aesthetic of the rooms.

I agree. I think white classic French doors would be what you need. However, I would vote to leave it open. I think you'll get tired of opening and closing the door, as well as cleaning it.
And if they're going to be open all the time, then just the archway with no doors might be better.

I really don't like the look of that visible track on the barn doors. Pocket doors look nicer as sliders, but you'd need even more in-wall space for them.

[Dennis S]

I really agree more and more with what MikeF said. The pictures show rooms that have been perfectly designed by someone, and the barn doors just don't fit (in my opinion.)

[space-time]

I agree barn doors don’t fit but that’s what SHE wants!!!

[Diana]

Given the style and aesthetics of the house and the rooms you have shown in the pictures, the doors you have shown really don’t work well. I find it visually jarring, and they appear out of place. I know, it’s what SHE wants. They appear much more modern than the rest of the rooms, particularly if you stay with the black trim. You show french doors in one of the rooms and I cannot see a way to make the two door styles work. Perhaps a French style barn door? I don’t know if such a thing even exists or if it even should.

French doors are classic; barn doors are trendy; which one is likely to be appealing later down the road, say in 5-10 years?