This Valentine’s Day think laterally and vertically. Think about a gift that will literally inject space into your relationship whilst continuing to delight and please long after the roses have wilted and the chocolates are gone. Imagine a gift that reflects the style and creativity of the person who gives it. The answer....Sliding Doors (but not the movie!). Film buffs might associate ‘Sliding Doors’ with a London woman’s love life and career hinging on whether or not she catches a train, but to most people sliding doors mean style, sophistication and space in your home – this is no film fantasy; it is a life- long love affair without a hitch (or a hinge) in sight!

Sliding doors offer the perfect solution to storage concerns. Predominately created for use in the bedroom, sliding doors can in actual fact be used in any room in the home. Think how useful a sliding door fitted with hidden shelving and cupboard space might prove to be in a hallway to shield away a mountain of coats and shoes, in a home office to maintain a sense of calm and serenity, or in a playroom to hide away the universal sprawl of children’s toys and books.

It is important not to consider sliding wardrobes just in the context of a storage solution but also as part of an overall design plan. The vast choice of colours, materials and finishes allow the doors to work in harmony with an existing room design or become a feature in themselves. Traditional wood laminates to lime green lacquer, glass and mirrors to leather effect; these number amongst the vast range of choices available. And don’t forget the atmospheric effect of ambient mood lighting either.

Individually designed to fit even the most awkward of shapes, sliding doors can define the space in any size of room. Hidden behind these stylish exteriors can lie a joyous array of shelves, hanging space and drawers just waiting to be filled. The possibilities are limitless and the end result always stylish and effective.

You can also use sliding doors to partition off different areas of an open plan room – such as to keep the kitchen area separate from the lounge or dining area. It’s really up to you how you make them come alive in your home.

So, if you are looking for a complete room overhaul or a simple, cost effective way to increase home storage, or a way to create the illusion of more rooms in your home, sliding wardrobes are also well worth considering if you are looking enhance your bedroom. To make sure the best solution for your room is achieved it is always worth taking the time to seek expert advice – and to try and get a good deal at the same time too.

In February, Paolo Marchetti Interiors is offering a 50 per cent discount off their sliding door and wardrobe range and will be happy to talk to you about any ideas or dilemmas you have. Pop into one of their two London showrooms or look online at www.paolomarchetti.com to discover the excitement of what could be waiting for you behind your new fitted wardrobes using one of our stylish sliding doors.

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