Choosing the right back door for your home

The back door is no longer just a practical exit to the garden. For many homeowners, it has become a defining feature that shapes how a home looks, feels, and functions. From improving natural light to creating a stronger connection with outdoor space, choosing the right door can transform everyday living.

Three options continue to dominate modern homes: bifold doors, sliding patio doors, and French doors. Each has its place, but one style is increasingly becoming the go-to choice for homeowners looking to maximise space and lifestyle appeal.

Bifold doors have surged in popularity in recent years, particularly in extensions and open-plan renovations. Made up of multiple glass panels that fold neatly to one side, bifolds can open up an entire wall, creating a seamless flow between indoors and outdoors. This wide, uninterrupted opening makes them especially appealing for entertaining, family gatherings, and summer living.

Beyond their visual impact, bifold doors also offer flexibility. Homeowners can choose to open just one panel for everyday use or fully fold back the doors to connect the home with the garden. With slim frames and large glass panels, bifolds flood interiors with natural light while offering expansive views. For those investing in a modern upgrade, bifolds are often seen as the most transformative option.

Sliding patio doors offer a more subtle approach. Their large glazed panels glide along a track, delivering uninterrupted views without requiring swing space inside or out, making them ideal for homes where space is limited. While patio doors excel in light and simplicity, they typically open only part of the width, offering less access compared to bifolds.

French doors, meanwhile, remain a timeless choice. Their classic double-door design suits traditional properties, cottages, and smaller openings particularly well. French doors provide flexibility, allowing one or both doors to open, and are often a more budget-friendly solution. However, they don’t offer the same sense of openness or panoramic impact as newer door styles.

Advance Windows advises homeowners to consider how they want to use their space day to day. “If your goal is to fully open up your home and create a strong connection with the garden, bifold doors are hard to beat,” a spokesperson explains. “They’re not just a door, they change how a space is used.”

Serving customers across the Midlands and South West, Advance Windows supplies and installs bifold, sliding patio, and French doors, all fitted with modern security features and designed to keep homes warm and efficient. A supply-only service is also available for customers who prefer to manage their own installation. Alongside their door range, they supply and install high-quality uPVC, aluminium, and timber windows, as well as warm roof systems, offering complete home improvement solutions.

With a current promotion focused on bifold doors, now is the perfect time for homeowners considering an upgrade to invest in a door that delivers light, space, and long-term value.

Contact Advance Windows Kingsbridge today: 01548 801 240 / [email protected].