What is better bifold doors or sliding doors?

Modern bifold door systems have been at the pinnacle of innovative door design for the best part of the last decade. That said, considerable growth in contemporary sliding patio door design has made them just as desirable when it comes to sourcing high-end, panoramically designed luxury home improvement solutions.

With this in mind, we are often asked what is better, bifold doors or sliding doors? Essentially, it’s purely down to personal preference but there are specific scenarios where beautiful bifolds are more favourable and vice versa. Allow us to explain.

Bifold doors vs sliding doors – what’s the difference?

First things first; understanding how each of these fashionable door styles work.

Able to open inwards or outwards, bifold doors slide and stack to the side in a contemporary concertina-style, opening up 90% of the entrance to welcome the outside in.

Sliding doors neatly slide sideways along a track, or multiple tracks, positioning one panel behind the other to give a 50-65% clear opening.

So, what type of patio doors are best suited to my home and my lifestyle?

Bifold doors and sliding doors offer a plethora of benefits to savvy homeowners. We’ve simplified them into a convenient comparison table, to help you get a clear picture of which style is most suitable for you, your family, and your property style.

So, to summarise, sliding doors are typically chosen for their uninterrupted panoramic precision, whilst bifold doors provide the best way to seamlessly unite your home and garden.

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Sliding doors are often thought to offer better insulating qualities as their frames are typically thicker than standard bifold doors. However, at Nuevo Home both door styles can be tailored according to your specific needs.

When it comes to choosing between these two fabulous door styles, since the Great British weather isn’t all that great(!), many luxury homeowners tend to opt for sliding doors as they don’t relish the idea of having to fully open and close the bifold system each time they need to pop outside quickly for something, especially in the driving wind and rain! Depending on the configuration, sliding doors offer great flexibility, opening and safely locking into place to provide a fresh breeze through the space or opening up whole walls and corners whilst simultaneously providing an enhanced sense of privacy.

Bifold doors from the Nuevo Home collection are different, as they can be configured with a convenient ‘traffic door’. This individual hinged door allows you to gain access to outside spaces with ease and can be fully opened and appreciated when the weather permits.

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Another common misconception we’d like to clear up is that bifold doors offer smoother access for wheelchair users, children, and the elderly in comparison to sliding doors. This may have been true in the past, but luxury sliding door design has come a long way since then! Our exquisite EVOSLIDE door makes fluid transition to the outside possible, with recessed track or low threshold options available.

Space is the new luxury with sensational sliding & bifolding doors from Nuevo Home

Whether you dream of the highly sought-after ‘moving glass wall’ effect that slimline sliding doors effortlessly deliver or prefer the bi-folds’ sleek sliding and concertina-style design, astute luxury homeowners choose Nuevo Home for the finest aluminium architectural glazing options around.

Contact us today to add a touch of well-deserved luxury to your home.

Further reading on bifold doors and sliding doors:

Our 2021 expert bifold buying tips

Are sliding patio doors secure?