More than ever before, seamlessly transitioning from an indoor to an outdoor living space is very important \u2013 particularly for those who are now working from home.<\/p>\n
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Many homeowners seek to build a patio or deck that feels almost like a room within the house. This could mean the construction of an outdoor kitchen with a stove, oven, grill, and counterspace. It could also mean the construction of an outdoor dining room shrouded by foliage and greenery to increase privacy \u2013 like the patio pictured here. Regardless of how you\u2019re trying to use the outdoor space, folding glass door systems, like the Muskoka<\/a> series pictured here, offer an excellent means of achieving the perfect balance of indoor\/outdoor living.<\/p>\n Folding glass wall systems offer expansive views while the doors are closed, but when opened they create a seamless entryway to your outdoor living space. They can make your outdoor patio and indoor area feel like a single open-concept room in your home.<\/p>\n Along similar lines to indoor\/outdoor living, many luxury home and cottage owners are increasingly opting for larger and larger glass panels for their patio doors. Breakthroughs in patio door design and manufacturing \u2013 specifically track advancements \u2013 have allowed for massive glass panels to be moved and operated with ease.<\/p>\n In the past, tremendous amounts of friction would be generated when moving large over-sized glass panels, which limited the size of the glass that could be used on a sliding glass patio door. The weight of the door itself, combined with the friction generated between the door and track would make it difficult for the average person to operate a patio door of such a size, let alone seniors or those with disabilities.<\/p>\n Today, Sunview Patio Doors is leading the way in making expansive glass doors accessible for everyone. Using innovative magnetic levitation technology, our Leggera Glass Wall System<\/a> allows for breathtaking views without any of the physical exertion that a traditional sliding door of this size would require.<\/p>\n Rather than slide along a track using wheels, the over-sized glass panels literally hover via magnetic levitation for frictionless movement. Plus, the Leggera is designed with a low-sill so that it meets the requirements of the American Disabilities Act (ADA).<\/p>\n Large over-sized glass panels like the ones pictured in the image above are incredibly popular right now, as they offer breathtaking views of the outdoors while still maintaining the same thermal, wind, and water performance of a door with smaller panels.<\/p>\n Another patio door design trend that is currently very popular is dark-coloured finishing of the door frame. This is also happening in the new and replacement windows market as well.<\/p>\n For many years, white was the default colour for most patio door frames. This has changed in recent years, as the quality of coloured coatings and finishes has vastly improved. A coloured finish can not only add style and elegance to your door, but it can also help protect your door from sun or water damage.<\/p>\n Dark colours are the \u201cin\u201d thing right now. Like the frame of the Leggera pictured above earlier, a dark black or brown door frame can really add emphasis and class to the look of your sliding patio door. A dark colour can complement the design of a modern patio or deck area; it can add warmth to the interior of a home where other dark colours are used; or it can add a splash of colour to your home!<\/p>\n White is no longer the dominant colour for patio door frames. Today, you have a multitude of colours to choose from, ensuring your patio door plays its part in adding beauty to your home!<\/span><\/p>\n For those who are looking for more traditionally-sized glass panels, narrow door frames can still help to ensure the view is what your door emphasizes \u2013 rather than the frame.<\/p>\n For homeowners who are looking for a trendy or sleek and modern look, aluminum patio doors are all the rage right now. Aluminum patio doors use much narrower frames than most vinyl products, which maximizes the visual range your eye will be able to take in when looking through the door. As well, the metallic qualities of aluminum patio doors give them that sleek look that perfectly augments a modern home.<\/p>\n A contemporary condo made of steel and glass, for example, is perfectly suited for an aluminum patio door (see adjacent image). The narrow frame of an aluminum door ensures everyone in your household will be concerned primarily with the view, rather than the door itself.<\/p>\n Plus, aluminum doors are low-maintenance and resistant to damage. See our blog post on how to maintain an aluminum patio door, here<\/a>, for more information.<\/p>\n The last patio door trend that is having major influence over the market in 2021 is the promotion of energy efficient sliding glass doors.<\/p>\n Some customers place such a high importance on the energy efficiency rating of their sliding patio door because of the cost-savings; energy efficient doors keep heat in and cold out during the winter months and keep cold in and heat out during the summer months, thus helping to keep your home at a consistent temperature. However, many customers are now also considering the impact their household has on the environment.<\/p>\n When your doors or windows aren\u2019t energy efficient, the outside temperatures and elements (i.e.<\/em>, wind, rain, snow, etc.) can have drastic effects on the interior temperature of your home. This causes your heating and cooling systems to work harder and use more electricity to keep your home at the desired temperature. To help reduce the impact our homes have on the planet, many customers are opting for patio doors which are highly energy efficient.<\/p>\n All of Sunview\u2019s patio doors meet or exceed energy efficiency requirements set out by Energy Star Canada. In fact, many of our doors \u2013 most notably the Leggera Glass Wall System \u2013 are amongst the highest-rated doors in the industry, according to Energy Star! Energy efficient design principles are at the forefront of our minds when designing and manufacturing patio doors.<\/p>\n Design trends come and go, but the fact of the matter is that no two homes are exactly alike. The trends we\u2019ve outlined here will always be in style if they complement the look and feel of a customer\u2019s specific home.<\/p>\n Sunview Patio Doors is one of the largest specialized patio door manufacturers in North America. Click here<\/a> to visit our website to learn more about our patio doors, and to find the one that fits with your home. If you are interested in talking with one of our expert distributors in your area about any of our doors, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Patio doors are timeless; large glass doors connecting the beauty of the outdoors with the warmth and comfort of your home have and always will be in style. However, like any other home appliance or piece of d\u00e9cor, there are personal style choices that influence customer buying decisions. Patio doors are no different. From panel […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":3181,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nLarge Glass Panels and Openings<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nDark Coloured Door Frames<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Narrow Door Frames<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nPromoting Energy Efficiency<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Choosing the Right Patio Door Style for You!<\/strong><\/h2>\n