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Popular Garage Door Styles

The garage doors, in most residential places, make up a huge part of the
front of the home. This means that it is probably one of the first things
anyone who walks up to the home will notice. It is, therefore, imperative
that one takes the style and design of the doors quite seriously. With the
right design and style, your garage doors can complement the entire look of
your home.

With the changing times, more and more garage door styles are coming up.
You just have to know what will work best for your home. Here are a few of
the more popular ones.

Raised panel garage doors (Traditional garage doors)

This is, by far, the most popular style for garage doors. The classic rows
of panels leading up to windows at the top of the garage doors. The
horizontally hinged panels roll up on overhead tracks making this an
elegant style. It is also quite versatile, allowing room for customization.
You can, therefore, get creative with this door style to fit your unique
needs. The fact that this style is so popular makes it easy to find garage
doors of just about any material with this style.

Carriage house garage doors

Carriage doors give your garage that rustic look of an old barn house. With
handles at the center, the doors open in the middle with the convenience of
overhead operation. The carriage house garage doors are a favorite for many
homeowners, as they give the house a countryside look while at the same
time maintaining elegance and modernity. They are available in different
materials (usually wood and steel) in a variety of panel designs and door
sizes.

Contemporary garage doors

Contemporary doors are a great answer for homeowners seeking to match house
styles with the garage door styles. These doors often eliminate garage door
windows completely capitalizing on making an outspoken minimalistic
statement. They are often made of unconventional materials with options
such as of frosted or tinted glass encased in painted aluminum frames,
copper or wood composite.

Custom garage doors

You can altogether ditch the existing styles and come up with your own. If
you have a design in mind, these doors give you the opportunity to work out
the design from the ground up. With custom garage doors, you can bring
together two of your favorite styles, or spice up a certain style you
especially liked. Custom doors really have no limit.

Choosing the best garage door styles is important for many homeowners. A garage door repair company can also help you pick a door. You
may also want to consider the materials of the doors. Traditionally raised
panel garage doors are available in many materials, the most common being
wood, vinyl, and steel. For the old barn look, carriage house doors look
best if they are made of wood or wood composite. You could also paint
materials such as steel to give them the desired look. Contemporary and
custom garage doors, on the other hand, are often made of unique materials
such as opaque glass and polished aluminum.