Open Up Your Garden: How to Choose the Right Doors for Your Property

Monday, 9 September 2019

Your garden is likely the pride and joy of your property, but that does not mean it is always accessible. Winters, rainy days, even days where the sun is just too hot, can mean you aren’t getting the most out of your garden. That is why redesigning the exterior of your property is your best course of action. This move can open up your property, bring the natural beauty of your garden into your home, and increase your home value substantially.

There are a variety of options available to you to open up your garden in this way, which is why it is essential to be aware of what you can and should do for the best possible results.

How Can You Open Up Your Property?

There are a few key ways that you can open up your property using doors (or in some cases windows):

Sliding Doors

Sliding doors are arguably the best option when it comes to opening up your property without adding an extension. There are two main choices available.

1.       Bifold Doors

Bifold patio doors act as a beautiful glass wall in colder months and can open up and be pushed to the side to truly open up your property so that your back patio or garden can become seamless. In colder temperatures of inclement weather, these bi-folding doors also let that crucial natural light in, brightening your entire home and improving the health and wellbeing of your family.

2.       PremiFold

Premifold doors are similar to bifold doors, with the exception that they also include independent sashes so that you have greater control over the ventilation in your home. If it is a particularly breezy day, for example, you can keep only one or two sections open instead of the entire wall.

Conservatory

A conservatory with all-around windows is another option to enjoy more of your garden from indoors. These conservatories must be built carefully, however. You will be taking space away from your garden, after all, and you will want to ensure it is usable and comfortable to be in all year round.

Porch

A porch is another option you can use. Unlike opening up your property entirely, you can instead create an outdoor living space that allows you to enjoy your garden better.

What Do You Need to Consider When Choosing the Right Option for You?

There are a few things you will need to consider when choosing which of the options above are best for your home.

Energy Efficiency of the Materials

When choosing the materials, you will want to save up and invest in the highest energy efficiency option.

The durability of the Materials

You want your folding doors or conservatory to look great and endure with minimal maintenance. Aluminium is incredibly strong, and a great choice, though you will want to go through all your options before finalising your decision.

Privacy Concerns

The goal of bifold doors or other options in this guide is to open up your garden space and make your home feel more with nature and spacious. This can be counterintuitive for privacy, however. You can add frosted elements to your glass, curtains, or design your garden to minimise privacy concerns.

Design Your Property With the Whole Picture in Mind

Design your garden and your property as one harmonious element in order to obtain a beautiful garden and home for you and your family.