Steel doors in a uniquely renovated school building
We love hearing that our customers are enthusiastic about our steel doors. One such satisfied customer is Bianca. She lives with her husband and children in a renovated school building. Read what inspired the family and how Bianca experienced the collaboration with De Rooy Metaaldesign.
Pure joy
Not many people can say they live in a renovated school building. For Bianca, her husband and two children, this is a reality. This school building, with its characteristic red bricks, once accommodated hundreds of schoolchildren. Today, it is a spacious and modern family home.
Bianca and her family lead an international life. They’ve lived in many different countries and in several homes. Bianca says: “Coming home to this house is pure joy. We’ve truly been able to make our mark here.” The family started the renovation a few years ago: “We restored the exterior to its original state. The interior, on the other hand, is modern, which creates a beautiful contrast. The wooden beams do provide a vintage feel. It’s become a great mix.”
Fully equipped
Every detail has been carefully considered: from the spotlights by the stairs to the stunning, luxurious wall. At the same time, the home offers plenty of relaxation with a cosy pool table and a football pitch in the backyard. “My husband mainly focused on the technical aspects during the renovation,” Bianca explains. “I was responsible for the interior. I still really enjoy doing this, in addition to photographing and sharing images of our unique property. There are even plans to do more with this in the future.”
Steel doors by De Rooy
“We love the industrial look in our home. Because we were looking for a door between the hallway and the rear facade, we quickly turned to a steel door. This offers a beautiful view through, while still separating the spaces. Several people around us, including our contractor, quickly mentioned De Rooy Metaaldesign as a partner. We had already heard a lot of good things about De Rooy. As we live nearby, we visited the showroom. There, we viewed the different options. We immediately saw the craftsmanship of this company. Since we already knew what we did and didn’t want, we made a decision quickly. We didn’t even look at other companies: we left the showroom with a good feeling.”
Craftsmanship, precision and quality
“Choosing steel doors by De Rooy was an easy decision. The showroom visit confirmed what we had already been told. This company focuses on craftsmanship, precision and quality—values that are important to us. They clearly demonstrated and let us experience these in the showroom. Our contact with De Rooy went smoothly, and we were warmly welcomed at the first meeting. They were open to all questions, and almost anything was possible. Overall, a pleasant experience and definitely recommended to others.”
A playful effect
Even after a few years, the family is still very happy with the doors. “Every day we enter through the beautiful steel doors. They fit perfectly with the rest of the home. Because the doors can pivot in both directions, they create a playful effect. In the summer, they are often left open, and in the winter they provide a lovely closure between the two spaces,” says Bianca.
The doors in The School House
Bianca and her husband chose double pivot doors with a Dudok panel layout, the DRM-P10 profile and the DRM-G3 handle (Edge Pull).
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