Exterior Door Swing In or Out

Exterior doors swing in or out? If a door is positioned so that it swings inward, it allows people to enter or exit your home without having to step over any objects. If the door is positioned so that it swings outward, then anyone attempting to enter or exit will have to step over them. As an exterior designer you'll likely know exactly which is right for your customers and build homes with exterior doors that swing inward or outward. Fortunately, there are some general guidelines you can follow when matching exterior doors with rooms inside the home

The first thing you need to consider when matching exterior doors with rooms inside the home is whether or not they lead into a room on one side only or both sides of the door. Rooms like bathrooms and kitchens generally open up on both sides of the house and should be paired with exterior doors that open on both sides as well. Rooms like bedrooms and living rooms will typically be paired with interior doors that only open in one direction. In these cases, it's important that you choose a style of exterior door that matches the style of interior door being used as closely as possible so they work together harmoniously