Don’t ignore this door mistake in your home
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Hello Reader, I once walked into a beautifully designed home, but the moment the main door opened, I could see the entire living room, kitchen, and even the back door all in one straight line. No privacy, no visual breaks. In today’s newsletter, let’s talk about a common mistake: placing one door directly in front of another, especially when the main door opens into a clear path across the house. This might seem harmless, but it allows outsiders to get a full view inside which is not ideal for privacy or design flow. That’s why you need to think about door placement right from the design stage. How you place doors matters a lot for both privacy and how the space feels. In the above plan, the main entry door is positioned on the bottom-left side of the room, while the door to the other rooms is offset to the far-right side — not directly in line with the entry. This slight shift in alignment plays a big role in improving how the space feels and functions. Why this layout improves privacy:
always leave at least 30 inches (762 mm) of clear space near doors. It ensures smooth movement, prevents furniture from blocking access, never place items too close to door swings, especially in areas like living rooms. Imagine you're walking through a hallway and suddenly a door swings open right into your face. It's not just annoying, it's unsafe and completely avoidable. In the first layout above, the bathroom door opens outward into a narrow passage. Anyone walking past risks being hit and it also blocks the natural flow of movement. This kind of mistake is common but creates daily frustration. The second layout solves this smartly by using a sliding door. It stays out of the way, does not interrupt circulation, and makes the space feel more open and safer. Quick Poll:
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Reader ,many homes have common space planning mistakes that are often overlooked during the design phase. You should keep these in mind when planning a new home or redesigning an existing one. The first mistake is that when someone enters, they can see the entire house at a glance, and even passersby can get a view inside if the main door is slightly open. This happens because there is no proper dedicated foyer area. The second mistake is when guests need to use the bathroom, they have to...
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