Over the past 25 years that IDSystems has been installing doors and windows the design and style of homes has changed dramatically. Gone from most architect drawings are separate kitchens and box shaped living rooms, replaced with large open plan living spaces that provide space for the whole family to be together.

These spaces are usually dominated by a large kitchen, complete with the obligatory kitchen island, that are filled with natural light thanks to large sliding doors that create a connection between home and garden, but are open plan spaces always a good idea and is there a way to make the best use of them?

Individual rooms had their benefits, because they were individual. So the TV on in one room could still be heard even when the kitchen was a hub of activity as dinner was being prepared. The key then is to create open plan spaces that can be partitioned if needed, and IDSystems has the perfect solution – glass partitions.

SUNFLEX SF22 Art Deco style glass partition

The single glazed SF22 heritage sliding doors are a stylish option for dividing open plan living spaces. With 30mm horizontal bars across the glass, the system takes inspiration from the steel framed glazed screens of the Art Deco era.

Available in a range of configurations, from a single panel sliding into a pocket all the way up to a 12-panel system all running on a flush track, the SF22 provides the ideal solution for those renovating period homes or seeking to add character to new-build projects. Learn more

SUNFLEX SF20 frameless glass partition

The SF20 is a hugely versatile frameless sliding glass partition system, suitable not only for dividing up open plan living spaces but also ideal for creating walk-in wardrobes in master bedrooms or enclosing home gyms and swimming pools.

In additional to internal use the SF20 is also a hugely popular option for external use and ideally suited for wrapping around garden rooms and outdoor kitchens to provide protection from the elements. Learn more