Door Fit overview
Dutch Door
Split horizontally, where the bottom half limits low items.
Dutch Door
Typical Measurements
Clear opening width
30-34 in
Door slab width
32-36 in
Full opening height
80 in
Bottom-leaf height
38-42 in
These are planning defaults. Measure your real opening before buying, moving, or booking delivery.
Fit Notes
- Opening only the top half leaves a waist-high sill that low or wide items cannot clear.
- Both halves must open and the leaf swing out fully to use the entire opening.
- A shelf or ledge on the bottom leaf can stick out into the passage.
What Fits?
Side chair
Clears once both halves are open and latched back.
Coffee table
Low profile must clear the bottom leaf sill height.
Sofa
Length cannot work around the split-leaf framing.
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