Help selecting patio door size.

4 years ago

Hi All,

I need help. I have to decide what size patio doors I want in my new primary bedroom. If you see the floor plan, the family room has a big 10ft 4panel sliding door($$$). The architect has recommended same sized door for the bedroom. I like a cozy bedroom and also don't want to spend that much on 2 massive doors. The 4 panel door is 30" wide panels so the architect is recommending that if we want to use small doors we must go with 30" panels for symmetry. That means that the bedroom patio door is only going to be 5ft wide. It's a little over 12ft long bedroom and faces East. I feel it's a little too small for that size and also concerned with not getting enough morning sun. I was proposing a small window on the left of the 5ft door(may be not center it to the bedroom) but the architect thinks it'll be too crowded and he is again worried about symmetry(looking from backyard).

What would you do? I am really conflicted. I however do understand his recommendation of having the same panel size and style as family room door for symmetry and cohesiveness.

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Sharon Fullen
4 years ago
Your bedroom sliding door should be what you want. You cannot see both at the same time fro cohesiveness isn’t really a factor. The only other consideration is what it opens to. Great patio then yes. Side yard, no.
Blueflower S
Original Author
4 years ago
@sharon Yes the goal is to have a nice patio area, possibly with a bistro set right outside. It will open to our backyard. The symmetry concern is from when you are are looking from the backyard.
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M Riz
4 years ago
I have 10x 24 sliding pocket doors off of my greatroom, and in the master we did 8x8 pocket sliders. sharon is right, no one is going to notice they arent the same size especially since you cant view them side by side. We did it and are ok with it. nobody would notice it and think anything about it. Those doors are very expensive once you get over 8 feet. good luck with your build.
Blueflower S
Original Author
4 years ago
Thank you for your thoughts @Sharon Fullen and @MRiz. I feel the same way now that I have seen pictures of houses with different sized patio doors and they look fine. Would you do a 6ft french door or a 5ft' french door and a window?
Sharon Fullen
4 years ago
I would prefer the 6 ft French door personally. If you need a dark room to sleep in, this door would do better with blackout curtains.
M Riz
4 years ago
I have pocket sliders.