--- title: Blog description: Portman Pocket Doors - Latest Blogs --- [![Portman Pocket Door Logo](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/logo.png?width=3301&height=737&name=logo.png "Portman Pocket Door Logo")](https://portman-pocketdoors.co.uk) - [Home](https://portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/) - [Pocket Door Kits](https://portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/pocket-door-kits) - [Accessories](https://portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/accessories) - [Doors](https://portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/pocket-doors) - [Floorplans](https://portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/example-floorplans) - [Case studies](https://portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/case-studies) - [Price list](https://portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/price-list) - [FAQs](https://portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/about) - [Contact](https://portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/contact) - [Home](https://portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/) - [Pocket Door Kits](https://portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/pocket-door-kits) - [Accessories](https://portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/accessories) - [Doors](https://portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/pocket-doors) - [Floorplans](https://portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/example-floorplans) - [Case studies](https://portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/case-studies) - [Price list](https://portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/price-list) - [FAQs](https://portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/about) - [Contact](https://portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/contact) # Blog [![The Aesthetic Benefits of Metal-Framed Glazed Pocket Doors](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/hubfs/The%20Aesthetic%20Benefits%20of%20Metal-Framed%20Glazed%20Pocket%20Doors.png)](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/double-pocket-doors-with-glass) 15 October 2026 ## [The Aesthetic Benefits of Metal-Framed Glazed Pocket Doors](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/double-pocket-doors-with-glass) Metal-framed and glazed sliding pocket doors offer a distinctive way to introduce a sought-after period-style aesthetic into contemporary interiors, combining strong architectural character with... [Read More](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/double-pocket-doors-with-glass) [facebook-f icon](https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562964000286) [instagram icon](https://www.instagram.com/portman_pocket_doors/) ### Posts By Topics - [Pocket Door System (7)](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/tag/pocket-door-system) - [Sliding Pocket Doors (5)](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/tag/sliding-pocket-doors) - [Powered Pocket Doors (2)](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/tag/powered-pocket-doors) - [Bathroom Sliding Door (1)](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/tag/bathroom-sliding-door) - [Fire Rated Doors (1)](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/tag/fire-rated-doors) - [Glass sliding doors (1)](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/tag/glass-sliding-doors) see all ### Recent Articles [The Aesthetic Benefits of Metal-Framed Glazed Pocket Doors](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/double-pocket-doors-with-glass) [Metal-Framed Glazed Pocket Doors: Benefits, Design Options and Practical Considerations](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/metal-framed-glazed-door-guide) [What Should Be Considered When Specifying Floor-to-Ceiling Pocket Doors?](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/pocket-door-specifications-floor-to-ceiling) [How Do Tall Sliding Pocket Doors Influence Spatial Proportion?](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/tall-sliding-doors-spatial-proportion) [Designing Continuous Wall Surfaces with Full-Height Pocket Doors](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/full-height-pocket-doors-seamless-walls) ### Subscribe to our blog This is a search field with an autosuggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. [![Metal framed glazed door with black framing and clear glass panels installed in a modern interior.](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Metal%20Framed%20Glazed%20Pocket%20Doors_%20Benefits_Design%20Options%20and%20Practical%20Considerations.png?width=596&name=Metal%20Framed%20Glazed%20Pocket%20Doors_%20Benefits_Design%20Options%20and%20Practical%20Considerations.png)](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/metal-framed-glazed-door-guide) 8 October 2026 ## [Metal-Framed Glazed Pocket Doors: Benefits, Design Options and Practical Considerations](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/metal-framed-glazed-door-guide) Metal-framed glazed pocket doors combine slim metal profiles, generous areas of glass and a concealed sliding mechanism. They bring industrial-inspired architectural character to contemporary homes, offices, hospitality... [Read More](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/metal-framed-glazed-door-guide) [![Floor-to-ceiling pocket doors separating two modern rooms while maintaining an open, spacious feel.](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/what-should-be-considered-when-specifying-floor-to-ceiling-pocket-doors.jpg?width=596&name=what-should-be-considered-when-specifying-floor-to-ceiling-pocket-doors.jpg)](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/pocket-door-specifications-floor-to-ceiling) 29 September 2026 ## [What Should Be Considered When Specifying Floor-to-Ceiling Pocket Doors?](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/pocket-door-specifications-floor-to-ceiling) Floor-to-ceiling pocket doors are often specified to achieve a particular architectural outcome. By extending the opening from floor level towards the ceiling plane, they reduce visual interruption, strengthen... [Read More](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/pocket-door-specifications-floor-to-ceiling) [![Tall sliding doors creating a sense of height and openness in a modern interior.](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/how-do-tall-sliding-pocket-doors-influence-spatial-proportion.png?width=596&name=how-do-tall-sliding-pocket-doors-influence-spatial-proportion.png)](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/tall-sliding-doors-spatial-proportion) 24 September 2026 ## [How Do Tall Sliding Pocket Doors Influence Spatial Proportion?](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/tall-sliding-doors-spatial-proportion) The proportions of a space are shaped by more than its dimensions. Ceiling height, natural light, material selection and architectural detailing all influence how a room is perceived. Door openings play an important... [Read More](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/tall-sliding-doors-spatial-proportion) [![Modern bedroom featuring Full-Height Pocket Doors that create a continuous wall surface with a sleek, minimalist finish.](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Portman%20Blog%204.png?width=596&name=Portman%20Blog%204.png)](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/full-height-pocket-doors-seamless-walls) 27 August 2026 ## [Designing Continuous Wall Surfaces with Full-Height Pocket Doors](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/full-height-pocket-doors-seamless-walls) Contemporary interior architecture often seeks to reduce visual interruption. Rather than treating walls, doors and openings as separate elements, many designers aim to create a more cohesive environment where... [Read More](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/full-height-pocket-doors-seamless-walls) [![A modern interior showing a completed door replacement with a space-saving pocket door installed within the wall.](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Portman%20Blog%203.png?width=596&name=Portman%20Blog%203.png)](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/door-replacement-with-pocket-door-guide) 20 August 2026 ## [How To Replace A Door With A Pocket Door](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/door-replacement-with-pocket-door-guide) Replacing a hinged door with a pocket door changes more than how the opening is closed. It changes how the wall is constructed, how the room is used and how the finished space performs day to day. [Read More](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/door-replacement-with-pocket-door-guide) [![Modern minimalist interior featuring bespoke pocket doors that blend seamlessly into the wall for a custom-designed living space.](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Portman%20Blog%202.png?width=596&name=Portman%20Blog%202.png)](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/bespoke-pocket-doors-design-guide) 13 August 2026 ## [Designing Without Standard Constraints: The Role of Bespoke Pocket Doors](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/bespoke-pocket-doors-design-guide) Many residential projects begin with a design vision that does not naturally fit within standard dimensions. Existing architectural features, period property constraints, ambitious layouts or highly considered interior... [Read More](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/bespoke-pocket-doors-design-guide) [![Modern glased sliding doors installed using pocket door kits to create a seamless open-plan living space.](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Portman%20Blog%201.png?width=596&name=Portman%20Blog%201.png)](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/choose-right-pocket-door-kits) 6 August 2026 ## [What to Consider Before Choosing a Pocket Door Kit](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/choose-right-pocket-door-kits) Choosing a pocket door kit is often treated as a product decision, but its performance depends on how the full system works within the wall construction. The kit may be largely concealed once installed, but its quality... [Read More](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/choose-right-pocket-door-kits) [![Modern Portman aluminium & glass pocket door installed in a contemporary interior, showcasing a stylish glass pocket door solution.](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Aluminium%20and%20glass%20pocket%20door.png?width=596&name=Aluminium%20and%20glass%20pocket%20door.png)](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/portman-glass-pocket-door-design-options) 23 July 2026 ## [Portman Aluminium and Glass Pocket Door: Features, Benefits, Sizes and Design Options](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/portman-glass-pocket-door-design-options) A Portman aluminium and [glass pocket door](https://portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/kit/frameless-glass-pocket-doors)is a modern internal sliding door system designed to save space, improve light flow and create a clean architectural finish. Instead of swinging into the room, the door slides... [Read More](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/portman-glass-pocket-door-design-options) [![Modern interior featuring a powered pocket door system with an automatic sliding door.](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/Powered%20pocket%20doors.png?width=596&name=Powered%20pocket%20doors.png)](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/portman-powered-electric-pocket-door-system) 9 July 2026 ## [Portman Electric Powered Pocket Door: Space-Saving Automatic Sliding Door for Modern Interiors](https://landing.portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/blog/portman-powered-electric-pocket-door-system) A Portman Electric Powered Pocket Door is a space-saving internal [sliding door system](https://portman-pocketdoors.co.uk/) designed for modern homes, accessible interiors and premium renovation projects. By sliding into the wall rather than swinging into... 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