What a good pair of French doors adds
Traditional look, useful opening
Paired leaves give a balanced style and a clear route to the outside.
Colour choices that work
A wide range of finishes helps the doors sit well with the property.
Meeting points that seal well
Careful alignment helps the pair close neatly and keep weather out.
A balanced opening with a familiar feel
French doors suit properties where you want a wide, symmetrical opening and plenty of light without moving to a sliding or folding system. Paired door leaves can give a pleasing, balanced look from both inside and out, while still creating an easy route to the garden or patio. We fit French doors in East Kilbride for people replacing older rear doors or planning a new glazed opening. With EK Windows And Doors, the important part is not just the look of the pair, but how well the full frame, meeting stiles, locks and seals are aligned so the doors move cleanly and close with confidence.
Colour, swing and threshold choices explained
There is more to choose than many people expect. Standard finishes include full white, full grey, full rosewood, full oak, full black, and dual combinations in rosewood and white, grey and white, oak and white, and black and white. Other colours such as green, blue and red may also be sourced. Choosing EK Windows And Doors means you can also talk through inward or outward opening, glazing, handles, locks and threshold details based on the room around the doors. Accurate fitting and continuous seals help keep the pair weather-resistant and straightforward to use.
Frequently asked questions
What colour options are available for French doors?
There are nine standard combinations: full white, full grey, full rosewood, full oak, full black, plus rosewood and white, grey and white, oak and white, and black and white. Other colours such as green, blue and red may also be sourced.
Should French doors open inward or outward?
That depends on the room layout, outside space and how you use the opening. We look at furniture position, internal clearance and the space available beyond the threshold so the opening direction feels practical rather than awkward once the doors are in daily use.
Why do meeting stiles and seals matter so much?
They are central to how the paired doors shut together. If the meeting point is not aligned properly or the seals are poor, you can end up with awkward closing, weaker weather resistance and a door set that never quite feels right. Careful fitting prevents that.