Are you looking at each door on your home and thinking it might be time to upgrade? Before you do so, it is essential to pay attention to changing trends in doors and to spend time choosing the best options for your needs. There are many different types and designs available, each of which provides benefits and downsides that must be debated and weighed before making a purchasing choice.

Changes to Watch

Door demand and manufacturing often change heavily and hinges on what kind of new construction is being done every year. As this trend waxes and wanes, different trends impact the market. Let's take a look at a few important facts to get an idea of what kind of changes you can expect:

• Residential Doors – According to Window+Door, a survey in 2019 found that the demand for entry style doors in the residential market went up to 2.3%. This increase was fueled by greater demand for homes, as sales increased by close to 5% compared to the previous year, though increases were higher in other areas.
• Commercial Doors – The demand for commercial doors remained about on par in 2019, though it did see an uptick in a few spots in 2020. Even though the pandemic, increases of 1-3% were not uncommon in some commercial areas, particularly in locations with vitally important businesses.
• Remodeling and Replacement – What is interesting about the increases in new door demand is that it did not correspond to a rise in repair and replacement. While this market is more significant than residential size, demand declined by 4.3% in 2019 and may be on track to do so in 2021.

These simple trends help to fuel the market and may make this process more enjoyable for you to track. Make sure that you carefully research your options here to get the best option for your home. There are many potential choices, each of which creates a varying level of protection and beauty.

Types of Doors to Consider

The doors you add to your home will vary based on many factors. So first, you need to make sure that you pick the options that make the most sense for your home's design and needs. Just a few types that you're likely to have to put up in your home include:

• Entry Doors – Entry doors help to let people into your home and keep you safe and private. Make sure that you pay attention to the locks on each of your door options to ensure that you don't get into a potentially problematic situation, such as someone breaking past your lock with ease.
• Interior Doors – Each of your rooms has doors that help to control traffic and improve privacy. For example, bedroom doors should be thick enough to keep people from invading your privacy and keep out noise and other types of problems, including wandering pets or even pests.
• Sliding Doors – Do you have a porch or another outdoor area to which you want to control traffic with relative ease? Then, it would be best if you found sliding glass doors that make this transportation easier. Doing so helps to make these areas more accessible and provides a stylistic upgrade to your home.
• Garage Doors – Don't forget: your garage needs doors that make sense for its needs. These doors should include various control mechanisms, including an automatic sensor that helps protect people or small animals if they cross the threshold while the door is closing.

Before you buy any of these doors to upgrade your residential home, it might be time to consider what types of materials you want seriously. These materials vary based on many design factors, including the overall appearance of your home and the style of your neighborhood. In addition, these options include a diverse array of fun options:

• Wood or wood panels that provide a gorgeous natural style
• Metal or faux metal that increase your privacy and safety
• Fiberglass and other similar materials that serve as a middle between wood and metal

If you pay attention to each door in your home and take the time to upgrade them, you should get a fascinating range of different looks and styles that work well for your needs. Spend time inspecting the exterior and interior of your home, find materials that make sense for your needs, and carefully purchase and install any options that make the most sense for your needs as a homeowner.