Patio doors are one of the most sought-after home improvement products available in the UK, bringing a host of benefits to homeowners up and down the country. Their primary function is obvious yet significant – they act as a seamless transition from a home’s interior to its outdoor space. This can improve your home life in many ways, from creating a multi-functional entertaining space that packs a wow factor to helping bring more natural light into your living space and transforming your relationship with the outside natural world.
New patio doors come in all shapes and sizes these days thanks to technological advancements in the last couple of decades. Modern patio doors can be everything from traditional french doors and sliding patio doors to advanced bi fold doors, either using uPVC or aluminium frames. Choosing the right patio door style for your home can come down to various factors, including budget, style preferences and the age of your property.
In this guide we are going to run through the most popular patio door ideas, offering guidance on all the patio door options, covering both modern and traditional styles. If you’re feeling inspired and want further information on patio doors and the home improvements projects available at KLG Rutland, please get in touch today.
Sliding Doors
Sliding glass doors are one of the most common patio door types seen throughout homes across the UK, offering timeless style and simple functionality. Generally speaking, sliding patio doors comprise two large panes of glazing to fill the opening in the exterior wall. To operate the doors, one pane is slid over the top of the other, providing a large opening and easy access to outside spaces such as a back patio or garden.
Sliding patio doors have a large glass area, which is great for welcoming natural light into your home and gazing out at the natural world from within. These simple yet effective patio doors are suitable for both period and modern homes, with various colours available to help fit the aesthetic of any property. KLG Rutland sliding doors come with double glazing as standard, with other glazing options like triple glazing available too.
French Doors
Traditional french doors are another great option, more akin to a regular hinge and bracket entrance door with simple outward or inward opening. French doors tend to be the best option for homes where space is limited, requiring less entrance space than other patio door options. French patio doors comprise two outward opening glazed doors, working as a highly-functional entry or exit from a patio area or garden.
French doors can be easily opened either into a conservatory or into your garden, allowing airflow when desired and keeping cold out during the winter. As with all KLG Rutland glazing products, they have excellent energy efficiency and benefit from secure multi-point locking systems. They’re an easy transition from the inside of your home to the outside, and can help extend your entertaining space.
uPVC Bi Fold Doors
uPVC bi fold doors or folding doors provide uninterrupted views into the natural world when opened. They comprise two or more glazed door panels that fold in on each other when opened to create a totally open space that truly blurs the lines between indoor and outdoor living. Bifold doors can be configured in various different ways to suit your property and the panoramic views they afford are truly a modern marvel.
As with all our doors and windows, there are customisation options with bi-folding doors, including uPVC frame colours, with anthracite grey often the choice for homeowners wishing to give their home a more contemporary, sleek feel. They offer a chance to really upgrade the perceived value of your property, impressing guests and potential buyers alike. If you want to really take your home to the next level, consider bifold doors as the premium patio door idea.
Aluminium Bi Fold Doors
Aluminium bifold doors work in the same way as their uPVC cousins, just with two key differentials that lead some homeowners to go with aluminium patio doors. Firstly, their frames are naturally made of aluminium rather than uPVC, which can be an attractive quality for some homeowners. As with uPVC frames, aluminium frames are very strong and offer excellent security to any home. The second key difference is their size. We install aluminium bi-fold doors up to 2.5m in height, which makes them ideal for large properties with high ceilings, while the wide panel sizes mean they can also stretch to fill the entirety of the horizontal space too.
Aluminium bi-folding doors are folded together in a concertina folding style to create a wide entrance space that provides access to the outside of a property. Aluminium frames ensure slim sightlines as an added bonus, ensuring vast panoramic views even when closed. There are a number of colours available too, including modern greys and blacks, plus traditional styles like browns, creams and whites to stay in keeping with a period aesthetic.
Contact KLG Rutland today to discuss patio door ideas and find out how we can truly transform your indoor/outdoor living situation. With many options like sliding doors, french doors, uPVC bifolds and aluminium bifolds available, plus glazing options like double and triple glazing, KLG Rutland is the best option for any new doors in the East Midlands area.