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The <strong>opening system<\/strong> directly affects how a space functions, how rooms are organized, and how they are used on a daily basis.<br \/>\nFor this reason, it is useful to understand the main types of door openings and in which situations they work best.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Porta Battente --><\/p>\n<h3>Hinged door<\/h3>\n<p>The hinged door is the most common solution in both residential and contract environments. It features a leaf that rotates on hinges fixed to the frame and can open either by pushing or pulling.<br \/>\nIt is a simple and versatile solution, suitable for many architectural contexts and easy to install.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When to choose it<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It is often selected when the available space allows the door leaf to open fully without interfering with furniture or circulation paths.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Porta scorrevole --><\/p>\n<h3>Sliding door<\/h3>\n<p>When space is limited or when greater continuity between rooms is desired, the sliding door is a highly effective solution.<br \/>\nIt can be installed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>externally along the wall<\/strong>, with a visible or concealed track<\/li>\n<li><strong>pocket-style<\/strong>, with a frame integrated inside the wall.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>When to choose it<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sliding doors eliminate the swing clearance of the door leaf and are often used in contemporary or minimalist interiors.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Porta a libro --><\/p>\n<h3>Folding door<\/h3>\n<p>The folding door is particularly useful in compact spaces. The door folds onto itself thanks to a book-style opening system, offering minimal footprint and maximum practicality.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When to choose it<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This system reduces the space required compared to a traditional hinged door and can be very effective in smaller rooms or in frequently used passageways.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Sistema di apertura pi\u00f9 adatto --><\/p>\n<h3>How to choose the right opening system<\/h3>\n<p>The choice of door type depends on several design factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>room dimensions<\/li>\n<li>spatial configuration<\/li>\n<li>frequency of use<\/li>\n<li>aesthetic requirements of the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Choosing the most suitable opening system helps improve both the functionality of the space and the overall quality of the project.<\/p>\n<p>The <strong>EDG Porte<\/strong> range includes all these solutions: hinged, sliding and folding doors designed to suit both residential and contract environments. Attention to construction details, a wide range of finishes and the possibility to configure solutions make EDG doors flexible design tools, able to integrate into different architectural contexts while maintaining aesthetic and functional coherence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick insights to help you navigate hinged, sliding and folding doors in interior design projects. Choosing the right door is not only a matter of style or material. 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