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Hanson adds the overall increase in size re- quests the company has received in recent years has led the company to change their viewpoint — considering it less of a trend and more of a design preference that is in the market to stay. ProVia's Door Brand Manager Wes Ley indicates that modern door stiles and door designs have been on the rise within demand and the company's offerings. at said, he encourages professionals to go beyond cur- rent design trends and take the time to find out homeowner needs. e company hopes homeowners see the investment into doors both as a focal point and for longevity. "erma-Tru is seeing entryways and homes trending larger and expects this to continue. e company wants to capitalize on taller doors, wider openings and premium upgrades in new homes, so erma-Tru's new products for 2016 include wider and taller door styles as well as decorative, privacy and textured glass designs," Contat says. "When it comes to front door color trends for 2016, they include earthy, stand-out shades that work well with a variety of home exterior textures, materials and finishes. ese colors are per- fect for smooth, paintable doors, like those found in erma-Tru Classic-Craft, Canvas Collection, Smooth-Star and Pulse doors." is considered custom is the pivot door. ese types of doors fit into the contemporary/mod- ern aesthetic and are gaining in popularity in the high-end market, both new construction and remodeling situations. ese doors pro- vide the ability for larger panels, clean lines and truly custom options," he says. Marvin Windows and Doors also finds an increase in popularity for modern, contem- porary door projects, though Hanson com- ments that "many of our doors and options are rooted in traditional characteristics" so that remains a strong area for the company. In addition to customization, Jeld-Wen's Flickinger and John Monfore, director of ex- terior doors, comment the company is seeing a demand for contemporary designs that use sleek lines; softer, warmer colors; and lean toward large open spaces over intricate de- tailing. ey also see larger door offerings as a market demand. "e door that typically can have the most dramatic impact on the look of a home is the front door. A trend with front doors is the size, and in higher-end homes tall and wide doors are popular. Higher-end homes are also seeing more pivot hardware, especially for wider doors," Simpson Door Company's Loveless says. "On the interior, sliding barn door hardware is popular, and glass is being used more on interior doors, including places like the bathroom. With various glass textures available, you can balance light and privacy." Jon Phelps, public relations and brand content manager at Andersen Windows and Doors, comments that larger doors are also a trend Andersen is seeing in addition to the in- corporation of larger glass areas. Door colors, Art Glass and wood species are the primary spots for customization according to him, but he also sees operating styles being given more thought. Pocketing doors have been on the rise as a space-saving solution, and Phelps believes motorized doors may be something on the not too distant horizon. Premeau from Kolbe also suggests door operating styles have become more of a con- sideration recently, and he points to the trend toward contemporary products perhaps shap- ing that desire. "Another popular item that The IWP custom wood barn door (above) from JELD-WEN fits into rustic or contemporary spaces. Glass and sidelites, including creative design options, can be added to the Aurora custom fiberglass door (right). Circle 8 on inquiry card ANDERSEN WINDOWS has seen a trend toward larger doors with more glass. The company is also investing in furthering security with Andersen Connect, which makes windows and doors part of a smart home solution. Circle 9 on inquiry card QualifiedRemodeler.com QR July 2016 57