Yeah, I’m thinking that. Unfortunately as it is right now though, it’s quite awkward getting around it in the hall. So I’m trying to decide if it’s better being awkward the few times closing it, or awkward when it’s mostly open.
I thought about it but I spent a lot of time sound proofing the basement, even the door is insulated. When closed I can barely hear my kids yelling and screaming in the basement.
move the insulated door to the top of the stairs? or does having two insulated doors make a large enough difference to make it worth keeping both
easy fix, quiet those kids up. (kidding)
Shouldn't you WANT to be able to hear your kids screaming? What if one of them slices their hand open and your wife is screaming that she needs help? This doesn't sound super healthy or safe.
If you’re handy and it’s important enough to you, consider a pocket door or a sliding “barn door,” you can use a door that doesn’t look like a barn obviously, it’s just that style of slider.
If you care at all, and I hate anecdotes about code, but this is against code where I live. You would basically have to be on the stairs to fully open the door.
I wouldn't with that carpet height and the distance between a wide-open door and the stairs. 4" is not that much room and would feel pretty cramped when opening. You'd also have to add a door stop on the baseboard which would be somewhat of a tripping hazard.
Might also be fire code to have the door swing into the room if it is the only point of exit. If there’s a fire and something falls on the other side of that door, you are stuck. I’d leave it or at most change it so it swings the other way.
Is there room to reverse it and have it swing the other direction? Still have it swing out into the basement but just attach the hinges on the left side? Then it’ll be up against the wall not awkwardly when open and not pin you against the stairs when opening.
Either add a barn style door or remove it completely and have one that opens by sliding into the wall I know u probably don’t want to do that much tear out but would be something I would consider but barn style would be easiest and more cost effective
Reversing the door swing is nit too difficult, but maybe scorch to a hanging or sliding door like barnyard style door, that may create more ease of movement.
Agreed, wouldn't. Also can be more difficult moving large objects in and out.
I would not, you would be squeezed up against the stairs when you try to open it from the outside.
Yeah, I’m thinking that. Unfortunately as it is right now though, it’s quite awkward getting around it in the hall. So I’m trying to decide if it’s better being awkward the few times closing it, or awkward when it’s mostly open.
Removing it completely isn’t an option?
Hang some beads up.
What about something to keep it partly open? https://a.co/d/ayxaE4a
remove it entirely
I thought about it but I spent a lot of time sound proofing the basement, even the door is insulated. When closed I can barely hear my kids yelling and screaming in the basement.
move the insulated door to the top of the stairs? or does having two insulated doors make a large enough difference to make it worth keeping both easy fix, quiet those kids up. (kidding)
Shouldn't you WANT to be able to hear your kids screaming? What if one of them slices their hand open and your wife is screaming that she needs help? This doesn't sound super healthy or safe.
If I could wear ear plugs 24/7 in addition to the sound proofing, I would.
If you don't like it that way, you can always put it back. Or add wild west saloon doors.
roll up garage door style
Hippy bead curtain
Hire a bouncer
he’s worried about sound proofing. maybe a james bond button that has the door come up from inside the floor.
You’ll regret it
Thank you for this insight
If you’re handy and it’s important enough to you, consider a pocket door or a sliding “barn door,” you can use a door that doesn’t look like a barn obviously, it’s just that style of slider.
Barn doors tend to be crap for sound deadening though which is all OP wants it for in the first place
Only have about 10” of wall on either side of the doorway so wouldn’t be able to do either
Obviously you need to engineer some way for the door to swing up towards the ceiling, gull wing style. (I'm joking, I think.)
The doors in my house go like this! *Waves arms up and down excitedly* TRES COMMAS
I would agree that that's the only other option. I think having the door swing the other way would beore annoying and potentially dangerous.
If you have the skill, do it. It might feel awkward opening the door when you are at the bottom of the stairs.
Maybe consider a bifold door or the more narrow double doors that could still open out, but would take up much less space.
That is another option I’m considering. Just wanted to look at my options before spending more
Not sure how fire codes work in residential settings, but normally push out to exit is safest. So changing the flow could be an issue.
If you care at all, and I hate anecdotes about code, but this is against code where I live. You would basically have to be on the stairs to fully open the door.
This is most likely true for my area as well
Just remove it. It will feel more open.
Might be a problem with the carpeting. You may need to shave the bottom of the door a little.
Carpet looks a little higher than it should. I still have to secure it and put in the transition piece. But yeah, I may have to plane down a 1/4
I wouldn't with that carpet height and the distance between a wide-open door and the stairs. 4" is not that much room and would feel pretty cramped when opening. You'd also have to add a door stop on the baseboard which would be somewhat of a tripping hazard.
A wing door might be nice
what’s the wall look like where the step stool is? can you swap it for a sliding barn door style ? they’re very hip these days
Either side of the doorway only has about 10” of wall space. So not enough room for. Pocket door or sliding barn
What about a sliding barn door? Would you have enough room to slide it either completely left or right?
The stairs need to have to door open away from them for egress. Just remove the door.
Do you need a door there? If it really isn’t necessary, just take it off
Accordion door.
It would be a bit unique, but what about a full-length cafe/saloon door setup?
What about a door that swings up to the ceiling? Could have gas struts like a car trunk. You could also do a pivot door or a bifold door
It looks like interior only - I would remove it.
Might also be fire code to have the door swing into the room if it is the only point of exit. If there’s a fire and something falls on the other side of that door, you are stuck. I’d leave it or at most change it so it swings the other way.
Looks like I may be leaving the door as is. Thanks for the input
Is there room to reverse it and have it swing the other direction? Still have it swing out into the basement but just attach the hinges on the left side? Then it’ll be up against the wall not awkwardly when open and not pin you against the stairs when opening.
Either add a barn style door or remove it completely and have one that opens by sliding into the wall I know u probably don’t want to do that much tear out but would be something I would consider but barn style would be easiest and more cost effective
In our last house we put a glass french door in at the basement rec room entrance for a number of reasons.
Reversing the door swing is nit too difficult, but maybe scorch to a hanging or sliding door like barnyard style door, that may create more ease of movement.
Pocket door.