Homeowners' desire for greater flexibility between indoor and outdoor spaces is driving demand for larger window and door openings that allow for unobstructed views and access to the outdoors, a trend that is spurring the expansion of the multi-panel sliding and folding door category.
Several manufacturers have recently introduced products in man-made materials that deliver low maintenance, simpler installation, and good looks with a nod to traditional styles. Meanwhile, new wood millwork introductions offer the natural materials many homeowners crave.
Homeowners also are concerned about date-stamping their homes with a too-modern or too-traditional kitchen. Valued for the easy way they bridge the gap between the two extremes, transitional cabinetry styles offer the best of both: simple, clean lines with a few traditional elements thrown in
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