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Originally designed before electricity and air conditioning to allow natural light and air to flow throughout the entry while preventing the livestock from wandering into the house.
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It doesn't have to open to the outdoors either. You could use one to separate the Kitchen from he Mud Room or even your Dog Room.
Oh, gosh! I just found your blog this morning and I'm lovin' it! I would LOVE to have a Dutch door! And, a moveable barn door, too! :-)
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