Open up your space with 7 stunning sets of French doors

By Virginia K. Smith | June 20, 2014 - 2:30PM

Everything just seems better with "French" in the title, and French doors are no exception, with their uncanny way of letting in natural light and making any room feel twice its actual size. Thankfully, architects and designers seem to love them as much as we do, as they're featured in all manner of New York City homes, from spacious Bronx mansions to cozy Manhattan lofts. We've poured over listings and rounded up homes on the market with doors that'll always make you feel like you're making an entrance.

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