Garage Door Styles
Find the perfect style to enhance your home's curb appeal and match its architectural design. From timeless traditional to sleek modern, we offer expert guidance on selecting the ideal garage door for your home.
Find the perfect style to enhance your home's curb appeal and match its architectural design. From timeless traditional to sleek modern, we offer expert guidance on selecting the ideal garage door for your home.
Your garage door is one of the most visible features of your home's exterior, often comprising up to 30% of your home's street-facing facade. Choosing the right style doesn't just impact curb appeal—it can increase your property value by up to 4% and make your home more attractive to future buyers. At All Point Garage Door, we help homeowners throughout the region select garage door styles that perfectly complement their home's architecture while meeting their functional needs and budget.
Discover the perfect blend of aesthetics, functionality, and value with our comprehensive selection of garage door styles.
Traditional Raised Panel Door
The most popular garage door style in America, raised panel doors feature classic rectangular panels that create depth and visual interest. These timeless designs have remained the top choice for decades because they complement virtually any home style—from ranch houses to colonials. The raised panels are typically arranged in long or short configurations, offering subtle variations to match your home's proportions.
Ranch homes, Colonial, Traditional architecture, Cape Cod, Split-level homes
Traditional raised panel doors come in both long and short panel configurations. Long panels create a horizontal emphasis that can make your garage appear wider, while short panels add more visual texture. These doors are available in various gauges of steel (from economy 25-gauge to heavy-duty 16-gauge) or in authentic wood species like cedar, hemlock, or redwood for a premium look.
Carriage House Door
Inspired by historic carriage houses from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these doors recreate the charm of swing-out carriage doors while operating as modern overhead garage doors. Carriage house doors feature distinctive design elements like decorative hardware, crossbuck patterns, and arched or rectangular window arrangements that evoke a bygone era of craftsmanship.
Craftsman, Cottage, Victorian, Historic homes, Tudor, Country homes
Carriage house doors can be crafted from authentic wood for a traditional look or from steel/composite materials that replicate wood grain with minimal maintenance. Popular configurations include board-and-batten, crossbuck, and courtyard designs. Many homeowners choose to add decorative hardware like strap hinges, handles, and clavos (decorative nail heads) to enhance the historic appearance.
Modern Contemporary Door
Modern contemporary garage doors make a bold architectural statement with clean lines, minimalist aesthetics, and innovative materials. These designs often feature full-view glass panels, sleek aluminum frames, and horizontal grooves that create a sophisticated, streamlined appearance. Contemporary doors are perfect for homeowners who want their garage to be a design focal point rather than a background element.
Contemporary, Modern, Mid-century homes, Minimalist architecture, Urban properties
Contemporary doors can range from fully transparent full-view glass designs that showcase the garage interior to solid panel doors with horizontal grooves and minimal ornamentation. Glass options include clear anodized for maximum light, frosted for privacy, or tinted for solar control. Aluminum frames are available in black, white, bronze, and custom colors. Many contemporary doors can be customized with different glass-to-solid panel ratios to balance aesthetics, privacy, and natural light.
Flush Panel Door
Flush panel doors offer a smooth, unadorned surface that creates a clean, simple aesthetic. Without raised panels or decorative elements, these doors provide a blank canvas that works equally well painted to match your home or finished in natural wood tones. The simplicity of flush panel design makes it versatile enough to complement both traditional and modern homes.
Modern homes, Minimalist aesthetics, Budget-conscious projects, Contemporary architecture
While flush panel doors are often chosen for their affordability, they shouldn't be dismissed as purely utilitarian. These doors can be elevated with the right finish, hardware, and window placement. Steel flush panel doors can be painted any color to match or accent your home's exterior, while wood overlay versions offer natural grain patterns for a more organic look. Consider adding windows in modern configurations to enhance both aesthetics and natural light.
Custom Wood Door
Custom wood garage doors represent the pinnacle of craftsmanship and personalization. Each door is individually designed and built to your exact specifications, using premium wood species and traditional woodworking techniques. From intricate carvings to unique window arrangements, custom wood doors transform your garage into a showcase piece that reflects your personal style and complements your home's distinctive architecture.
Luxury homes, Historic properties, Unique architecture, High-end custom builds
Custom wood doors begin with a consultation to understand your vision, architectural requirements, and aesthetic preferences. Our craftsmen can replicate historic designs, create completely original patterns, or blend traditional and contemporary elements. Popular wood species include Western Red Cedar for its natural rot resistance, African Mahogany for rich color, and Sapele for dramatic grain patterns. Each door is finished with marine-grade sealers and UV-protective top coats to ensure decades of beauty with proper maintenance.
Selecting the perfect garage door style involves balancing aesthetics, functionality, budget, and long-term value. Here's our expert guidance to help you make the best choice for your home:
Your garage door should complement, not compete with, your home's architectural style. Traditional raised panel doors work well with most classic home styles, while modern homes benefit from contemporary designs with clean lines. Historic homes often look best with carriage house doors that echo the period's aesthetic.
Pro tip: Take photos of your home and use visualization tools or physical samples to see how different styles will look before making a final decision.
Each material offers distinct advantages. Steel doors provide excellent security and low maintenance, with insulation options for energy efficiency. Wood doors offer natural beauty and customization but require regular maintenance. Composite materials combine wood's aesthetic appeal with improved durability and weather resistance. Aluminum with glass creates modern, light-filled designs but may require more frequent cleaning.
If your garage is attached to your home or you use it as a workshop, insulation is crucial. Insulated doors maintain more stable temperatures, reduce energy costs, and operate more quietly. Look for doors with high R-values (R-16 to R-18 for best performance). Many modern doors feature polyurethane insulation that provides superior thermal performance without adding excessive weight.
Pro tip: Even in moderate climates, insulated doors can reduce your heating and cooling costs by 10-20% if your garage is attached to your home.
Windows add visual interest, increase natural light, and can make your garage feel more spacious. However, they also affect privacy and insulation. Consider the window placement—top row windows maintain privacy while still providing light. Frosted or tinted glass offers a middle ground between transparency and privacy. For modern homes, full-view glass doors create a dramatic architectural statement.
While budget is always a consideration, remember that your garage door is a long-term investment. A quality door can last 20-30 years with proper maintenance. Mid-range doors with good insulation and durable materials often provide the best value, offering better performance and longevity than economy options while costing significantly less than custom designs. Consider that a new garage door can recoup 93-97% of its cost in increased home value.
Color has a dramatic impact on your home's appearance. While white and almond remain popular for their versatility, don't be afraid to choose colors that coordinate with your home's trim, siding, or front door. Darker colors can make a bold statement and hide dirt better, while lighter colors reflect heat and make small garages feel larger. Many manufacturers offer dozens of standard colors plus custom matching services.
Different materials and finishes require varying levels of maintenance. Steel doors with factory finishes need only occasional washing. Wood doors require periodic refinishing or repainting to protect against the elements. Consider your willingness and ability to perform maintenance when selecting your door style and material.
Our garage door specialists offer free in-home consultations where we bring samples, show you options that match your home's architecture, and provide accurate pricing. We'll help you visualize different styles on your home and answer all your questions.
Call (954) 256-6288 for Free ConsultationThe material and construction quality of your garage door affects everything from durability and maintenance to energy efficiency and curb appeal.
The most popular choice for residential garage doors. Steel offers excellent strength, security, and longevity. Available in multiple gauge thicknesses—from 25-gauge (economy) to 16-gauge (premium). Thicker steel provides better dent resistance and sound dampening.
Best For:
High traffic areas, security-conscious homeowners, low-maintenance needs
Authentic wood doors offer unmatched natural beauty and complete customization. Premium species like cedar, redwood, and mahogany provide natural rot resistance. Requires regular maintenance including staining or painting every 3-5 years.
Best For:
Luxury homes, historic properties, homeowners who value authentic materials
Modern composite materials combine wood fibers with resins to create doors that look like wood but resist rot, warping, and insect damage. Factory finishes last longer than traditional wood stains. Offers wood aesthetics with fiberglass-like durability.
Best For:
Humid climates, coastal areas, homeowners who want wood looks without maintenance
Aluminum frames with glass panels create modern, light-filled designs. Aluminum won't rust and is available in various powder-coated colors. Glass options range from clear to frosted to tinted. Insulated glass panels provide energy efficiency.
Best For:
Contemporary homes, commercial buildings, spaces needing natural light
Windows add architectural interest, increase natural light, and can transform your garage door from functional to stunning. Choose from various styles, placements, and glass types.
Rectangular
Classic, versatile design that works with any door style
Arched
Elegant curves ideal for traditional and carriage house doors
Stockton
Multi-pane windows with traditional muntins
Prairie
Craftsman-style geometric patterns
Cascade
Clean contemporary lines
Full View
Floor-to-ceiling glass for maximum light
Clear Glass
Maximum light transmission, showcases garage interior
Frosted Glass
Diffused light with complete privacy
Tinted Glass
Reduces glare and heat while maintaining visibility
Insulated Glass
Double-pane for energy efficiency and noise reduction
Schedule a free in-home consultation where we'll bring samples, discuss your options, and provide accurate pricing. Our experts have helped thousands of homeowners select garage doors that enhance their home's beauty and value.
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