Your home’s door is its handshake with the world, and a statement of style. Choose a design that reflects your aesthetic while prioritizing security and energy efficiency.
Considering Miami’s susceptibility to tropical storms, opt for hurricane-rated impact doors. Featuring durable fiberglass skins and polyurethane foam, these custom doors withstand high winds and offer peace of mind during storm season.
French Doors
A classic architectural design that never goes out of style, French doors are a popular choice for homeowners. They provide a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces while letting in abundant natural light to brighten living areas.
Available in a variety of customization options, including frame colors and finishes, grille patterns, glass treatments, and more, French doors can suit almost any home aesthetic. They can also be paired with sidelights or transom windows for a bolder architectural statement.
Unlike sliding door designs, swinging French doors require ample space for opening and closing. The hinges of these doors create an expansive passage and allow for maximum airflow, making them a great fit for rooms that need regular ventilation like kitchens or dining areas. They can even be fitted with automated locks to provide added security and convenience for busy households. For coastal regions, opt for impact-rated French doors for improved hurricane protection. They feature a robust aluminum construction and are rigorously tested to withstand strong winds, heavy rains, and debris.
Sliding Doors
Sliding doors can bring in more natural light and create a seamless transition between indoors and outdoors. With a variety of designs and sizes, these doors can complement any aesthetic. They’re also durable enough to withstand Boca Raton’s challenging climate. Routine cleaning and occasional inspections are all that’s needed to keep them looking and functioning their best.
Sliders are easier to open and close than hinged exterior doors, which require additional clearance. They’re also great for letting the Florida breeze flow through your home, especially when you install screens.
Because they’re built to withstand high-velocity winds and hurricane-force debris, impact sliding doors are an excellent choice for homes located in High Velocity Wind Zones. They feature large glass panels that are enclosed within a heavy-duty frame and meet Florida’s strict building code requirements. Many come with double glazing and Low-E coatings that help lower energy costs by reflecting heat and blocking UV rays. This results in more comfortable living spaces and a reduction in your utility bills.
Bi-Fold Doors
Bi-fold doors create wide openings that provide unobstructed access to doorways and views. They also offer compact storage, ideal for tight spaces and utility rooms. They are often double glazed, helping to reduce energy costs while keeping homes warm in winter and cool in summer. Bi-fold doors tend to have a more premium appearance than accordion doors and are better suited for homes that value a sleek, contemporary look.
Unlike accordion doors, which feature lightweight panels that fold compactly to one side, bi-fold doors consist of multiple panels that slide open along a track. They are a versatile option for closets, room dividers, and large patios, and can be customized to complement any design aesthetic.
Euro-Wall offers a range of hurricane-rated bifold doors to meet residential and commercial large opening needs throughout Florida, including Miami-Dade county. These systems are available in a variety of framing finishes, hardware types, and panel finishes to support design flexibility. They are precision engineered to minimize sightlines and can be specified as impact-rated or thermally broken.
Tropical Modernism
Miami’s tropical climate is a key inspiration for our local architectural style. Characterized by open-air spaces, natural materials and a focus on sustainability, Tropical Modernism is a unique combination of modernist principles and tropical environments. It creates beautiful, functional structures that seamlessly integrate indoor and outdoor living.
Incorporated into the architecture of Coconut Grove, Tropical Modernism is a hallmark of Miami’s cultural heritage. This streamlined, geometric style features a wide range of design elements from classic Conch-style buildings to sleek, contemporary structures.
Unlike its predecessor, Modernism, which focused on simple forms and clean lines, tropical modernism prioritizes a connection to the natural environment. This is achieved through a series of design principles like airflow, ventilation and integration of natural elements.
One of the first architects to champion this approach was Geoffrey Bawa, who designed the luxurious Heritance Kandalama Hotel in Sri Lanka. The hotel’s louvred windows and open spaces provide ample cross-ventilation, which helps to mitigate high temperatures, humidity and intense sun.