French Door Fly Screens: a Seamless Addition to a Rural Family Home
Nestled in a picturesque Lincolnshire village, this charming family home was undergoing a stunning renovation. A key feature of the project was the installation of beautiful new French doors leading out to the garden. The homeowners were eager to enjoy their new doors without compromising on style, ventilation, or protection from insects. Standard curtains or blinds weren’t an option, as they would obscure the view and fail to keep bugs outside.
After researching high-quality solutions, the family discovered Phantom Screens’ French door fly screens and reached out to see if they were indeed the solution they’d been looking for.
quick project info
Project
French door fly screens for lounge and dining room
Concern
Insect protection
Products
Distinction pleated door screens
Mesh
Standard 18:16 insect mesh
Colour
Traffic Black (RAL 9017 satin)
finding The solution
Stylish French Door Fly Screens
Following a consultation and home survey, our experts recommended our pleated screens, the ideal choice for larger openings like French doors. These retractable screens offer a premium, manually operated system with a smooth-glide mechanism, ensuring effortless use. The homeowners sought a discreet solution that would integrate seamlessly with their custom-designed French doors, allowing them to maintain the elegance of their new interior while keeping out insects.
As parents of young children, safety was also a priority. The pleated screens’ low-profile bottom rail provided the perfect answer, ensuring a flush finish that wouldn’t pose a tripping hazard.
Installation
Fully fitted by Phantom Screens' experts
To create a seamless and discreet finish, our team collaborated with the homeowners’ joiner to design a built-in recess within the door frame. This innovative approach allowed the screens to be neatly hidden when not in use, preserving the aesthetic of the oak-framed French doors.
Understanding the importance of colour coordination, the homeowners opted for a Traffic Black (RAL 9017 satin) frame, which complemented their interior and exterior finishes without standing out.
The Result
Elegant protection with French door fly screens
The homeowners were delighted with their bespoke Phantom Screens installation, which offered:
- Superior insect protection: a must in a rural setting with nearby farmland.
- Enhanced ventilation: fresh air flows freely without the risk of bugs entering the home.
- Uninterrupted garden views: no bulky blinds or curtains to detract from the design.
- Discreet integration: screens remain virtually invisible when retracted.
Looking for a discreet, high-quality solution for your French doors? Contact our expert team today to arrange a home survey and find out how Phantom Screens can enhance your home.
testimonial
“We live in the country and desperately want to keep bugs out, but don’t want to distract from the beautiful new oak doors that are key to the ‘wow factor’ in our kitchen. The Phantom Screens team couldn’t have been more helpful. They worked with our joiner to design a built-in casing for our French doors, which hides the screen when it’s not in use. It’s such a discreet and elegant solution.
Of the many trades and services we used during our renovation, Phantom Screens was by far the most professional. Full of good advice, they worked around our requirements and timelines. Nothing was too much trouble. Plus, the fitting was quick and mess-free – a real novelty after six months of builder’s dust!
We wanted to renovate our house to make it stylish and practical for a family with young kids living rurally. These retractable screens cut glare from the sun while keeping flies and other unwanted visitors out – without compromising the design. And our guests always comment on how amazing they are!”
