In the dining area, a garage door opens up to the adjacent courtyard, thereby doubling the size of the space. "The garage door simply lifts out of the way and does not need the same amount of space as french doors or even accordion walls," Baird says of the choice. Photo 3 of 5 in Light-Filled Dining Rooms by Allie Weiss

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In the dining area, a garage door opens up to the adjacent courtyard, thereby doubling the size of the space. "The garage door simply lifts out of the way and does not need the same amount of space as french doors or even accordion walls," Baird says of the choice.