When choosing the type of the garage door, first look at the style of your house. This will be one of the biggest determining factors in your choice as you want them to match. If your garage is in the front of your house, having matching style is even more important for the curb appeal. Below we will look at the most popular types and the house that compliments each.
CarriageMostly used for country style homes as they have the resemblance of the doors on old carriage homes. Because of their unique design, they often can fit in with contemporary homes. When looking at the doors, they have the appearance of being able to swing open, fold or slide, but in reality they fold up overhead.
Raised PanelThese are the most popular ones and have become the standard. They compliment country, contemporary and traditional style houses. With its popularity comes a real advantage as you will be able to find this type at most manufacturers, so you can shop around for the best prices. Also, you will have your choice in material that they are made of, as they are made in all materials you will find on the market. When thinking of resale value this may be best as it is a standard and you won’t have to worry about conflicting tastes.
ContemporaryThis boasts clean, simple lines just like the contemporary homes they are made for. With this, it is more about the style and look than the materials. The most popular look is tempered glass encased in aluminum frames. For privacy, there are glass options like frosted or colored. Another popular look includes horizontal ribbing or a non-textured flush floor design. Other popular materials are steel and fiberglass.
CustomAre none of the traditional styles suiting you or your home? There is always the option of having your own garage door built to suit your needs. A lot of custom builds are done for those who want to use the wood material instead of the other options. Custom wood doors are usually done with the Douglas fir for its strength and durability.
When it comes to color most come in the basic brown, white and beige. If this is not for you, you can always paint it to have the desired appearance. Wood and steel are the materials that are easiest to paint over.