Patio doors swing wide open to usher the outside in

Like magic portals, patio panels and doors conjure up spellbinding new possibilities in Irish architecture, says Kya deLongchamps.

THERE’S a lot of illuminating chatter about indoor/outdoor spaces. The magic portal making any of this possible for most homes is a fully glazed detailed exterior door (or set of panels), framing outdoor views and opening fully to the garden.