Transforming Open Spaces into Private Home Offices with French Doors in Tampa Bay, Fl

Many of today’s newly built homes in Tampa Bay are designed with large, open floor plans. While this modern style feels spacious, builders often design certain rooms — like dens or flex spaces — with wide, cased openings but no actual doors installed. At first, this may not seem like an issue, but once homeowners settle in, they quickly realize a problem: those open spaces can’t truly serve as a private office, playroom, or guest room without doors.

That’s where a simple, smart upgrade makes a huge difference — adding double doors or French doors to an existing opening.

Why Some Rooms in New Homes Are Left with Open Doorways

In many new construction homes, you’ll notice that certain areas — like a den, flex space, or bonus room — are designed with a framed opening but no actual door. This isn’t a mistake by the builder; it’s often a deliberate design choice.

• Open Concept Living → Today’s homebuyers love open floor plans that feel spacious and let in natural light. An open doorway creates that smooth, airy flow.

• Flexibility for Homeowners → By leaving the space open, builders give homeowners the freedom to decide how they want to use it — as a study nook, playroom, or office. Later, doors can be added if privacy becomes important.

• Modern Aesthetics → Open transitions between rooms can create a clean, contemporary look.

• Accessibility Benefits → Wider, doorless openings make it easier to move through the home, especially for those using mobility aids.

• Efficient Use of Space → Openings without doors reduce the need for swing clearance and make smaller homes feel larger.

These reasons align with popular design trends, but over time, many homeowners realize that privacy, sound control, and functionality are missing. That’s when adding doors — like French or glass shaker doors — becomes the perfect upgrade.

Why Homeowners Choose to Add Doors Later

Adding doors is one of the easiest ways to turn an unused opening into a functional part of your home. While we don’t make legal claims about increasing bedroom count, doors absolutely add value, comfort, and return on investment:

• Privacy for remote work, gaming, or study.

• Noise reduction in busy households.

• Functionality for a guest room or multipurpose space.

• Appeal for future buyers who want flexible living areas.

  
  

Our Process: From Measurement to Installation

Every home is different, and so is every opening. Here’s how we make the process seamless:

1. Measurement Service → Homeowners can send us their measurements, or we come out and measure to ensure a perfect fit. You can easily book your measurement online here.

2. Design Consultation → We recommend door styles to match your needs:

   • Modern Shaker with Clear or Frosted Glass – Sleek, clean, and perfect for a contemporary office look.

   • Traditional French Doors – Classic multi-light doors (6, 10, or 15 panes) for a timeless feel.

3. Matching Details → We account for wall thickness, existing trim style, and jamb requirements to make sure the new doors blend seamlessly with your home.

4. Sourcing Quality Doors → We work directly with trusted factories to keep prices low while maintaining quality. Most doors arrive primed white within 2–4 weeks.

5. Finishing Options → Choose professional painting in any color. Popular options include white, soft gray, or bold black for a modern statement.

   
   

Smart Features That Make a Difference

Beyond the door design itself, we add small upgrades that improve daily use:

• Astragal + Flush Bolt System → One door remains stationary, while the other operates as the main door. Secure, functional, and simple.

• Locking & Privacy Hardware → Choose keyed or privacy handles depending on your needs.

• Soft-Close Hinges → If you forget to shut the door, it gently closes on its own — no more doors left wide open in the hallway.

  
  

Real Example: Turning a Den into a Home Office with Modern Shaker Doors

This project featured a large open entryway that the homeowner wanted to convert into a private office. To achieve this, we installed a double door with two sidelites. The doors are modern shaker style with frosted glass, offering both privacy and a sleek, contemporary look.

The result? A stylish, functional office that looks like it was always part of the home. The frosted glass design kept the space bright while adding the needed separation and sound control.

Before and after: turning an open den into a private home office with modern shaker style double doors and frosted glass sidelites in Tampa. Here is the link to this product: https://www.doornmore.com/96-primed-3-lite-interior-double-door-diffused-white-laminate-1-3-8-thick-pri8433gl.html

Traditional French-Style Double Doors with Clear Glass & Sidelites for Home Offices

While the project above was completed with modern shaker style interior doors with frosted glass, many homeowners ask us: “How would this look if we chose a more classic design?”

To help answer that, let’s take a look at the same opening re-imagined with traditional French-style double doors with clear glass and sidelites. This style is popular among homeowners searching for a timeless office entry solution that combines elegance, natural light, and privacy.

Many Tampa homeowners love the classic look of French-style doors for their home office. Unlike modern shaker styles with frosted glass, French doors bring a timeless charm while still letting in plenty of light.

For this type of project, we can install a double French door with two sidelites, using clear glass panes so the office interior remains visible and bright. The sidelites are crafted with 6 lites each, perfectly aligned with the rows of the double doors, creating a seamless, traditional French look.

This configuration not only creates privacy when needed but also makes the office a stunning architectural feature in the home.

Before and after: converting an open den into a private home office with traditional French-style double doors and sidelites in Tampa. Here is the link to this Product: https://www.doornmore.com/96-18-lite-french-primed-wood-double-door.html

Add Value and Comfort to Your Home

If your home has open spaces without doors, you don’t have to live with the lack of privacy. Whether you want a quiet office, a kids’ game room, or simply a more versatile layout, adding interior doors is a cost-effective upgrade that makes your home more functional and appealing.

We handle everything — from measurement and design consultation to sourcing, installation, and painting — so you get the perfect result without hassle.

📞 Ready to add doors to your open space? Contact us today to schedule your consultation in the Tampa Bay area.

👉 Book your measurement online here