| Stable doors may be uncommon in some houses but | | | | avoided. Besides that, stable doors are also a favored |
| more and more residents are leaning towards this type | | | | addition to a household due to its aesthetic value and |
| of door simply because they are appealing in a rural | | | | solid security features. During summer days, stable |
| countryside manner. Also known as Dutch doors in the | | | | doors eliminate the heat by allowing the breeze to drift |
| United States and half doors elsewhere around the | | | | in and cool down the interior of your home. Just be |
| world, stable doors were inspired by farm houses in | | | | sure to install insect screens on your stable doors to |
| the Netherlands before the turn of the 17th century. | | | | keep the pests out of your house. |
| Like those found in horse stables, stable doors are the | | | | Today, stable doors have pretty much diversified in |
| only type of doors that can be both open and closed | | | | terms of usage. They are not only used as kitchen |
| at the same time! It is divided horizontally into two | | | | doors or garage doors, but can also be found in a |
| hinged parts whereby you can opt to shut one or both | | | | charming children’s playhouse and can also act well |
| sections of the door. The normal practice is to leave | | | | as a nursery door. In businesses, stable doors are |
| the top panel open while letting the bottom one remain | | | | great alternatives to a reception desk as it separates |
| shut. Pet owners who are concerned about the safety | | | | the staff and customer as the latter can converse |
| of their furry companions love installing stable doors | | | | with an employee without invading the work area |
| because they can keep their overly frisky cat or dog | | | | which can be quite hazardous. |
| from rushing out of the door each time a visitor comes | | | | Finally, if you are thinking of creating a DIY-styled |
| calling. Simply open the top portion of your stable door | | | | stable door, you may consider modifying your existing |
| and you will be free to chat with a guest or the | | | | door by cutting it in two and separating the portions |
| postman without having to leash or hold on to your | | | | with bolt, hinges and locks. Of course there is your |
| eager pet. As an alternative to visually displeasing | | | | budget to consider so do shop around and see if |
| baby gates, stable doors also prevent young children | | | | it’s more affordable to get your own stable door |
| and toddlers from wandering out of your home | | | | custom made before visiting the DIY store. You might |
| unnoticed. This way, unwanted accidents can be | | | | just save yourself countless hassle! |