Who needs a front door when nearly 71% of families in America use the garage as the primary entrance to the house? Don’t just stop at a garage doors – after all, when it comes to your home, first impressions are everything.
There are many kinds of garage door designs to choose from that can fit many types of house styles. Most garage doors fall under two styles: traditional carriage house and modern. When choosing a garage door it’s important to pick one that is both functional and complementary to the exterior look of the home. Below are ten of the best garage door styles worth considering.
Vintage
A way to ensure your home stands out is by adding a vintage look to it with beautiful rustic garage doors made from reclaimed boards. Available in two colors: sienna and umber, this is a fantastic option.
Environmentally Conscious
If you’re environmentally conscious, then it’s only reasonable you do not compromise on your garage door. Many companies build custom tailored door styles in an eco-friendly way that fit architectural designs, all while preserving the environment.
Composite Material
Another option for those who want to stay environmentally responsible is garage doors made of composite material. These are built to be durable, lightweight, and limitless in their customization designs.
Italian Style
If you want an option that doesn’t take up as much space as the traditional type of doors, Italian style garage doors are for you. Specifically, there are Italian designs built with an up and down system mechanism, which is a self-lifting system that has no ceiling tracks.
Modern Style
Modern style garage doors are different in that they are especially silent, take up little space, are low maintenance, and of course, have a full range of designs that can be customized.
Elegant
If your style is classic and elegant, then a glass garage door with lining to withstand hurricanes is the best fit. They are aesthetically pleasing, durable, and though they offer privacy they also let in a great deal of light into the garage space.
Traditional Garage Door
A traditional garage door is beautiful, economical, and low maintenance. The current go-to look for this garage style is steel doors that look similar to stable doors with an option for windows.
Heritage Garage Doors
Alternatively, by mixing durable steel and a heavy gauge, one could go for a garage door that adds visual interest to a mid-century modern, contemporary or transitional home. The Amarr Heritage collection has over 150 door designs that mix this type of style.
Hillcrest Garage Doors
If you are looking for carriage house designs that are both durable and low-maintenance, look no further other than the Amarr Hillcrest collection. These garage doors are insulated for quieter operation and increased thermal properties and can have DecraGlass and DecraTrim added to it.
Oak Summit Garage Doors
If you are looking for a garage door option that does not break the bank, the Amarr Oak Summit collection is for you. With over 70 designs to choose from this is the perfect way to create a completely custom look without spending a fortune.
Are you ready to give your home a facelift with a new garage door? 24 Garage Doors is ready to do just that. Give us a call at 888-266-2870 in order to schedule a time to install, maintain, repair, replace and service any garage door for you.
