Patio Door Styles for Your Home: A Complete Guide to Simonton Patio Doors
Choosing the right patio door is about more than looks. It impacts your home’s functionality, energy efficiency and even resale value. With multiple patio door styles and customization options available, homeowners can find a solution that complements their home’s architecture while delivering long-term performance.
Simonton specializes in high-quality patio doors designed to enhance natural light, improve indoor-outdoor living and add lasting value to your home. Simonton offers sliding and multi-slide patio doors in various configurations, with popular collections featuring traditional or contemporary style frame designs. Below, we break down the most popular Simonton patio door styles, how they differ, and what to consider when choosing the right one for your space.
Why Patio Doors Matter for Home Style and Resale Value
Patio doors are a major visual and functional element of your home.
The right style can:
Increase natural light and improve interior flow
Improve energy efficiency with advanced glass options
Boost resale value by appealing to modern buyers
Homebuyers increasingly look for homes with updated patio doors that feel open, bright and easy to maintain. Choosing a high-quality patio door from a trusted brand like Simonton helps ensure your investment pays off both now and in the future.
Patio Doors That Improve Home Resale Value
Not all patio doors offer the same return on investment.
Patio doors that tend to improve resale value include:
Sliding patio doors that save space while enhancing a room’s functionality, view, and natural light
Multi-slide patio doors that provide expansive openings and connect indoor and outdoor living spaces
Sliding patio doors that have unique frame designs to match the aesthetic of your home. Choose from contemporary sliding doors with streamlined, narrow frames that maximize glass for a modern look. Traditional and French-style sliding patio doors offer architectural character with a wider frame design while maintaining the convenience buyers expect
Energy-efficient patio doors with Low-E glass, argon gas and insulating vinyl construction.
Simonton patio doors are designed with durability, energy performance and timeless style in mind; features that today’s buyers value when evaluating a home.
Simonton offers a wide variety of patio door styles to fit different spaces, design preferences, and performance needs.
Below are three examples of popular Simonton patio doors to help you get started.
1. Traditional Sliding Patio Doors.
Traditional sliding patio doors feature a classic frame design with balanced proportions that complement traditional and transitional homes. This style offers a timeless, familiar appearance while maintaining the space-saving convenience and smooth operation of a sliding door.
The Simonton Inovo® patio door pairs a traditional frame with design options to complement any home style. The door was custom-designed to address common issues homeowners experience with sliding patio doors, featuring a monorail track for smooth, rattle-free glide and a top-hung screen that opens and closes effortlessly. The Inovo patio door has received the Good Housekeeping Seal in recognition of its uncompromising quality, exceptional energy efficiency and robust safety and security features.
Within this category, French style sliding patio doors elevate the look by combining the elegance and symmetry of French doors with the functionality of a sliding system. The result is added architectural character and visual interest — without the need for floor clearance required by swinging panels — making them both stylish and practical.
For homeowners who want to extend this traditional aesthetic to larger openings, multi-slide patio doors provide a natural evolution. Multi-slide systems can feature up to 6 panels that easily glide and stack or nest to create wide openings, allowing expansive indoor-outdoor connections while preserving a refined, classic look well-suited to traditionally styled homes.
2. Contemporary, Narrow frame styles.
Contemporary sliding patio doors feature narrow frames and clean lines that can maximize glass area and natural light. This style creates a sleek, modern look with a minimal frame design that provides unobstructed views and brings the outside in.
Homeowners often choose contemporary sliding doors for modern, minimalist, or updated homes where openness and visibility are a priority. The slimmer frame profile can enhance the aesthetic while maintaining energy efficiency and durability.
The Simonton Contemporary Sliding Patio Door comes in 2-, 3-panel, or 4-panel configurations with a variety of color options, including black laminate interior and exterior to complement its modern styling. Advanced energy-efficient glass and SmartCore™ foam insulation that can be placed in the door’s profiles deliver superior energy performance in any climate. One of the many reasons the Simonton Contemporary Sliding Patio Door has received the Good Housekeeping Seal in recognition of its quality and performance.
3. MaxView® Patio Doors
MaxView® patio doors are available in bypass, pocket and bi-part configurations with up to 6 panels and can be custom-sized up to 10 feet high or 30 feet wide. The large movable glass walls provide expansive outdoor views and increased daylight. By prioritizing glass area, this style creates an open, airy feel that makes rooms appear larger and more connected to the outdoors
MaxView® patio doors are a great option for scenic properties, modern designs, or homeowners who want unobstructed views without sacrificing energy efficiency or performance. They can even be configured to meet strict impact building codes for homes on or near the coast.
Frequently Asked Questions About Simonton Patio Doors
Do Simonton products come with a warranty?
Yes! Simonton products include comprehensive warranties. Depending on the product line, they typically cover vinyl frames, glass units and hardware. Warranties can transfer to the next homeowner for added resale value.
A strong warranty protects your investment, provides peace of mind and can even enhance your home’s resale value by reassuring future buyers of the quality and durability of your patio doors.
Who sells Simonton products?
Simonton patio doors are available through a nationwide network of authorized dealers, contractors, and retailers. Use Simonton’s distributor locator to find a seller near you. Working with an authorized professional ensures you:
Get genuine Simonton products
Receive full warranty coverage
Access expert guidance for style selection, customization, and installation
This network ensures your patio door is installed correctly and performs as intended for years to come.
How many styles of patio door does Simonton make?
Simonton offers a wide range of patio door styles to suit different spaces, home designs and functional needs.
Which patio doors improve home resale value?
Patio doors that combine style, durability and energy efficiency are most likely to enhance resale value. Simonton doors, with their high-quality vinyl construction, energy-efficient glass, and customizable designs, appeal to modern homebuyers. Sliding patio doors in traditional and contemporary styles, and multi-slide patio doors are especially popular for adding both beauty and functionality, which can make your home more attractive on the market.
What should I consider when choosing a Simonton patio door?
When selecting a patio door, think about:
The size and layout of your space
Your home’s architectural style
Energy efficiency and insulation needs
Desired level of natural light
Maintenance preferences
Long-term resale value
Our wide variety of Simonton styles and customization options makes it easy to find a patio door that fits both your lifestyle and your home’s design.
