Use Window Inserts On These Three Interior Doors

When you picture a window insert, you might picture this panel of glass on an exterior door of a home. Window inserts are common on front doors, but you'll also see them on the side and back doors of some residences. What you might not realize is that you can also use window inserts on interior doors. While they might not be suitable on every door — a bedroom door, for example — they can be an asset for many other doors throughout the interior of your home. Give some thought to what doors you want to remodel in this way, and then shop for the right style of insert. Here are three interior doors for which window inserts can work well.

Basement Door

A window insert can be a good addition to the door that leads to the basement of your home. Basements tend to be dimly lit, and even when you have the lights on in this space, you might appreciate an extra light source. A window insert means that light from the ground floor of your home will flow through the glass and partially illuminate your basement. If the stairs that lead to your basement are narrow, which can often be the case in older homes, light from the window insert may help the staircase to feel more open.

Home Office Door

Working in a home office when you have a family can present some challenges. You want to work without disruptions, but you may also want to keep tabs on what your kids are doing. Closing your door can provide privacy, but may also cause you to feel isolated. A good solution is to remodel your home office door to include a window insert. With the door closed, you'll be able to work in peace — but also be able to see your family members through the glass as they come and go throughout the day.

Kitchen Pantry Door

If your home has a pantry adjacent to the kitchen, this may be a space that you use several times a day. Pantries often feel small in size, especially when they're crowded with groceries and other household products. A window insert in the pantry door can help to make this space feel roomier when the door is closed — for example, when you're tidying this space or putting away groceries. Think about what interior doors in your home could benefit from window inserts, and then shop accordingly.

For more information, contact a company such as Pat's Doors Inc.