There are home upgrades that make you stop and think, why didn’t we do this sooner? For us, that moment came when we swapped out our tired old back door for a brand-new sliding glass door from ProVia as part of our dining room makeover. And let me tell you – it’s been one of those “pinch me” moments every time I walk past it. Is this seriously my back door?
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by ProVia. As always, all opinions are my own.
The Before
Our old sliding door did the job… mostly. The screen door constantly slipped off its track, and the plain white builder-grade vinyl patio doors were nothing more than functional. The door frame felt flimsy, the hardware was plastic, and it lacked the key features you want in a good patio door. While it wasn’t exactly broken, it gave off that “cheap, standard” vibe that didn’t add any charm or superior quality to our home.
Why ProVia?
When we started looking at current patio doors, we realized that not all sliding doors are created equal and were having trouble finding the perfect brand for our back door. The big box options just weren’t cutting it. Our contractor actually recommend ProVia – he felt like the customizations would be a great option for us. And I’m so glad he did!
ProVia sliding doors aren’t just a quick swap from a big box store, they’re higher quality, superior in craftsmanship, and truly customizable down to the degree of energy efficiency desired for your space.
ProVia’s commitment to the details is unmatched!
And let’s be honest, this wasn’t just about getting a new door. It was about making the right choice for our home with energy-efficient options, thoughtful hardware choices, and a design that actually felt intentional to go along with our upgraded dining room design.
We opted for the Aeris Patio Door with colonial style grids. Those grids instantly add architectural interest (to our very builder grade home), breaking up the glass in such a chic, timeless way. Instead of looking at one giant piece of glass, you can select this classic grid that feels like an actual design detail for the room.
ProVia’s Custom Design Center:
Here’s where ProVia really shines… the customization options are endless! From the number of glass panels, various colors, and hardware choices, to blinds-between-the-glass and privacy options, every detail can be tailored to your design vision.
Major Hardware Upgrade
Let’s talk hardware, because ProVia didn’t overlook a thing here. Our old door had one of those dinky, plastic handles that felt like it could break off at any second. Now? We’ve got a refined aged brass handle with some actual weight to it. Every time I slide that door open, it feels substantial, elegant, and perfectly in line with the rest of our home’s style.
Custom Colors That Wow
One of the things I love most about ProVia is the ability to customize your door colors. With ProVia’s materials, variety of styles and various colors, the design possibilities are endless. For the exterior, we chose classic white to tie in with our trim.
Inside, we had a little more fun with Toasted Coconut – a warm shade that pairs beautifully with our Sculptor Clay by Behr trim. The result? A seamless proper fit between our wall and door that looks intentional and custom. Regardless of your personal paint colors, they are bound to have the perfect color for your space and even the option for a custom color!
Build to Order Grid Patterns
Designing this was actually fun. With ProVia’s customization options, you can literally pick the exact grid pattern you want. The design center lets you visualize your options before committing, which I love! We landed on two vertical and three horizontal bars – which added some interest, but isn’t too busy
Energy Efficiency and Comfort
One of the key features we (and when I saw “we”… I really mean Kevin) cared most about was energy efficiency. Our old door let in drafts and was horrible when it came to heat transfer. With our ProVia patio door, we now have energy-efficient options built in. It’s still early, but I’m excited to see what our energy savings may look like in the upcoming months, especially our cooling costs next hot Raleigh summer. Reduced energy bills, too? Now that adds a layer of customer satisfaction that only comes from investing in the best doors.
You can even select the exact energy-efficient glass package that works best for your home. We went with high performance low-E glass with UV protection.
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100% Burkley Approved
Of course, no home project is complete until it passes the toughest critic in the house… our pup, Burkley. He wasted no time staking his claim at the new back patio door, lounging by the door and watching the world outside. If Burkley gives it two paws up, you know it’s good.
Final Thoughts
From its humble beginnings as a builder-grade slider to this complete transformation, our back door makeover has been nothing short of amazing. Between the glass panels, the superior quality, and the ability to choose every detail, this upgrade has given us a whole new appreciation for ProVia patio doors.
If you’re looking at your current patio door and wondering whether it’s time, take it from me – ProVia is always a good idea. ProVia delivers quality patio doors that feel custom, stylish, and built to last. ProVia products turn a basic replacement into a real lifestyle upgrade. These aren’t your standard vinyl doors… they are incredible!
So, if you’re debating getting new exterior doors, glass patio doors, or even windows, ProVia is the right choice. Because when it comes to best doors, superior quality, and customer satisfaction, they’ve thought of everything!
If you’re thinking about upgrading your back door, I can’t recommend ProVia enough. It’s one of those investments that elevates your whole home… inside and out.
Girl Behind the Blog
I’m Jess, the creator of Oak & Grain. A mid-west girl at heart who now resides in Raleigh, NC. I love finding old things and giving them new purpose by way of refinishing or incorporating unexpected, overlooked thrift store finds in the modern home. I work full-time in medicine and I love dipping into my creative side and in the process, keeping my sanity. Follow me on Instagram and YouTube to see more behind the scenes action.