10 Modern Sliding Door Systems to Inspire Your Home Remodel

There's nothing quite like a wall of glass to turn your home into a luxurious entertaining space. The technology built into modern doors and windows like these aluminum thermally controlled design from LaCantina Doors is so much better than products of the past. Manufactured for thermal efficiency in hot, cold and wind-prone environments, you won't have to worry about opening your home to the elements just to have a five-star view.

Military Blue is just one of 46 exterior colors available for the MIRA aluminum-clad wood door collection by Ply Gem. Seriously, 46 colors. The Low-E insulated glass and weatherstripping make this line a decorative option with the all-weather functionality you'll need for extreme weather conditions.

Be selective when it comes to choosing a grille pattern for the windows and doors in your home. In a craftsman-style home like this, homeowners use grilles to create vertical proportions. Panes in colonial homes are divided differently than those in Victorian homes. Custom options exist too, so be sure to work with a manufacturer if you have any doubt about what grilles best match the style of your home.

You thought sliding glass doors were just for separating indoors from out, didn’t you? In this beautiful master bathroom, a shoji-style sliding door creates privacy without compromising natural light. Choose a system like this to divide areas within your home, such as in a large bathroom or the entryway to a home office space that requires privacy.