13 Apr Dressing Up Your Patio With The Right Doors

Dressing up your patio with the right doors is a home improvement project that can provide an immediate return in the form of enjoying your home. When it comes to outdoor entertaining, your deck or patio is bound to get a lot of use. Choosing the right doors will not only improve aesthetic appeal, they can provide the form and function to open up the home and draw guests outside.

Whether swinging or sliding, home patio doors are one of the largest opportunities to feature outdoor scenery in any home. Depending on the size of your room and your opening, certain doors might be a better fit. They can also provide an opportunity to make a bold design statement that can be a focal point of your indoor and outdoor spaces.

Here are a few things to consider when choosing your patio door:

• Sliding patio doors for easy access
• Try swinging doors when you have the space
• Scenic patio doors will bring the outside into the home
• The right material can make all the difference

Let’s take a closer look at each point.

Sliding patio doors for easy access

Stylish sliding doors really do dress up the space. If the patio is a limited area or you want to fill it with furniture, sliding doors may be a solution.

Modern materials and designs can make the outside like another room. Imagine a warm evening, the sun setting in the distance and sliding open those doors. You can walk out as if going to another part of the room, enjoying all there is to see ahead of you.

Sliding doors fit neatly along existing picture walls or windows. They take up minimal space, and the quality of manufacture shines through.

Try swinging doors when you have the space

A large deck is just begging you to throw open those swinging doors. A beautifully designed and finished set of doors can only dress the area as it should be.

The quality of the craftsmanship adds to the patio. You can feel it in the handles and frames and see it when looking through the energy-efficient glass. If you like the open style, one pane of glass per door, then there is a range for your tastes. The grille effect of different frames and windows can add another sense of style to your patio design.

Swinging doors close off the area when not in use. They can help with a feeling of security and of a cozy home during the cold winter evenings.

Scenic patio doors will bring the outside into the home

If you have a home that faces nature’s beauty, then do not block it off from view. You want to be able to see all the glory of what is happening outside. A scenic patio door will make you feel like the outside is in when relaxing indoors.

The right scenic patio doors will not block one inch of light from entering your home. The single-pane doors capture all that is outside and make the outside just like another room. By sliding the doors open, you can walk onto the patio and enjoy all that nature offers us.

Dressing up the deck with scenic doors can only improve the overall views in your home.

The right material can make all the difference

There is not any point in dressing up the patio with the wrong style of door. You need to use materials that will complement the windows and add to your home’s design.

If your windows are wood clad, then use the same style and color on the doors.  The frames make the door, so we always say to put a bit of time and effort into choosing the right material.

Energy efficiency is a significant factor here too. You do not want to invest in dressing up the patio with new doors only to add to the utility bills.

Choosing the right doors may require a bit of research, but it’s a worthwhile investment in the enjoyment of your home.