During the HGTV Dream Home 2016 remodel, every door and window was extracted to make way for new doors and windows in a variety of shapes and sizes. Whether swapping out old windows and doors for more efficient styles or looking to open up a solid wall to expose scenic views, it’s important to consider a few important design details. 

One of the most extensive elements of the two-story remodel was reframing almost every exterior wall along the rear of the house to capitalize on the breathtaking view of the water. Anytime you're using paned windows along walls with spectacular views, keep the panes to a minimum and open for wide placement so the pane detail won't detract from the view.

Save yourself time and labor costs by choosing doors pre-primed in white or black. Black primer is ideal for cutting down the number of coats needed for dark colored paint while white is helpful for making light or bright colors bond quickly to the wood.

If you're short on space inside, an outward swinging door is ideal. However, inward swinging doors are ideal for any small patios or porches connected to interior spaces with generous square footage.