With current trends in patio doors going taller, wider, and made more for scenic views, picking the right ones for your home may prove to be a little more challenging than in years past. However, the good news is that the quality of these doors has also improved over the past 10 years or so, and ETO Doors brings you the finest patio doors on the market today, regardless of the style you’re after.
Picking the Right Patio Doors for an Existing Home
If you have an existing home or have recently purchased a new, completed home, you’ll have to pick a patio door that works within the measurements of any existing doorway unless you plan on widening the rough space left behind when you remove the existing door and frame.
On the other hand, if you are in the process of building a new home, you can choose patio doors of any size and style you like, and simply consult your general contractor to ensure the double doors you have chosen will work with the architectural plan s/he has in place.
Styles to Consider in Patio Doors
Large, wood-framed all-glass patio doors are on-trend for 2017 and 2018, and ETO Doors has several large bi-fold patio doors to choose from. The larger the doors, the more visibility to your back yard, patio, or porch you’ll have, not to mention any scenic views you have of your neighborhood or the outdoors.
If you prefer a more traditional patio door, there are many options to consider. Typically, the main attraction for patio and double doors for rear entryways are the window panes; also known as lites or panel lites. If you’re like most people on the hunt for a quality patio or French door, you want a set of in-swinging doors that will allow plenty of natural light into your home. Styles that offer a walnut, mahogany, oak, or cedar frame with large lites or solid glass centers are great for this purpose. Consider models like the Mahogany 1-Lite Dual Tempered Clear Glass patio door set or the Mahogany 3-Lite w/ Dual Tempered Clear Glass Doors for the highest exposure to natural light for your interior living space.
Another patio door style to consider is an arched entryway. These are a great way to add a different aesthetic to your rear exterior. Arched patio doors are available in many sizes, offering single-lites for maximum exposure to the outside, as well as lites on the top half only, or the top three-quarters of the door. Most arched patio doors are crafted with mahogany frames and trim and are available indoor sets or as prehung doors complete with the doorframe for the arched entryway.
Considerations for Your Interior Space When Picking Patio Doors
Whether you want the largest bi-fold patio doors available or a traditional set of French-style doors, you need to ensure the in-swing of the doors do not disrupt the placement of your furniture, electronics, and other items on the inside of your home. Know the measurement of the width and length of the doors before buying them and check the interior of your home to ensure there will be enough space for the doors to swing inwardly. If you simply don’t have the space for in-swinging patio doors, ETO Doors will handcraft double doors with an out-swing to accommodate the needs of your space. If this is something you need, simply give us a call at 1-888-DOOR-ETO to discuss your options for out-swinging patio doors in any style you desire.
