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The right garage door can completely transform the look and feel of your home. Not only does a new garage door improve your curb appeal, but its functionality can be customized to suit your lifestyle for increased convenience and practicality. With many styles, colors, and configurations, there are endless options if you want to replace your home’s garage door.
Here are 52 garage door ideas to inspire and amp up your curb appeal.
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of 52Geometric Wood Design
A wood garage door can help elevate the exterior of your home, and slatted wood offers a modern effect. Brittny Button from Button Atelier says that the pyramid-like design of this garage door was chosen to provide interest and draw the eye upward and outwards, pointing to the expansiveness of the surrounding compound.
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of 52Windowpane Doors
If you’re not afraid to show off the interior of your garage, then windowpane doors may be for you. The look feels modern, fresh, and high-end. Plus, you can always opt for frosted glass if you want privacy.
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of 52Half Glass Mahogany Swing-Outs
Talk about a “wow” factor. These eye-catching wood doors are made from double-sided mahogany with large windows, vertical panels, and decorative farmhouse-style trim.
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of 52White Sectional Doors
Simple yet enduringly classic and timeless, sectional garage doors are among the most popular and widely used style of garage door. A crisp white coat of paint can make any set of garage doors feel clean, bright, and modern.
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of 52Modern Slim Windowpane Doors
For all the fans of modern and contemporary designs, these garage doors are the way to go. Featuring slim window panes and medium wood muntins of the same size, the resulting look is instantly sleek and stylish.
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of 52Arched Carriage Doors
Looking to add some traditional charm to your home’s exterior? Carriage-style doors are the way to go. These arched swing-out carriage-style doors by Boston-based @designergaragedoors are a perfect example. The striking dark green color is just the cherry on top of this drool-worthy design for us.
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of 52Windows on the Side
Get a super modern look with horizontal wood plank doors featuring side windows, as seen in this project by Whittney Parkinson Design. The matching wood features across the exterior of the home help create cohesion and encourage multiple focal points.
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of 52Bleached Wood
Light wood tones offer a natural, clean, and boho-inspired feel and garage doors are no exception. Opt for bleached wood doors if you’re looking to soften your home’s exterior in a stylish and modern way.
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of 52Dark Wood With Decorative Clavos
Clavos are nails used to decorate wood doors, furniture, fences, and more. They offer an antiqued look that pairs well with various design styles, from rustic Western to Spanish-inspired. They can be a great decorative addition to wood garage doors if you want to add some flair.
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of 52Large Sectional Door
A sectional garage door doesn’t have to mean the basic builder’s model you are probably used to seeing. There are endless different design options, and this project proves it.
Opt for fewer and larger sections with vertical paneling, decorative trim, and windows for a timeless and elevated look that will instantly transform your home’s exterior.
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of 52Side-Hinged Wood Doors
Roll-up and sectional garage doors are the most common styles, but side-hinged doors are a great option too. They instantly elevate the appearance of your home and become a focal point since they are unexpected. Opt for wood for a classic and timeless look.
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of 52Santa Barbara Blue Doors
These turquoise blue sectional garage doors with decorative clavos by @zeiglerdoors perfectly fit this quintessentially Californian home in Palos Verdes. The doors’ style blends Spanish architecture with early Santa Barbara style for an eye-catching look that is sure to stand out.
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of 52Bold Blue Doors
The bold color choice, vertical panels, decorative trim, and large windows all help to create a serene, cottage-by-the-lake-inspired look for this home that we love. Moral of the story? Don’t be afraid to choose an unexpected color for your garage doors.
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of 52Reclaimed Wood Chevron Doors
Reclaimed wood is almost always associated with rustic farmhouse designs, but these garage doors by @zeiglerdoors balance rustic and modern. This is accomplished by featuring multiple wood stain colors and a chevron pattern without additional decorative trim.
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of 52Arched Doors With Decorative Trim
Arched garage doors offer a graceful and elegant flair to your home’s exterior. Windows, vertical panels, and decorative trim add the finishing touches to these gorgeous custom garage doors by @designergaragedoors.
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of 52Bold Black
Make a statement in your home’s exterior with bold black garage doors. This home’s black doors and matching black shutters give it a pop of contrast, making the design feel modern but not over-the-top.
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of 52Contrasting Trim and Panel Color
Contrasting trim and panel colors can add historical charm to your garage door, especially if you have carriage-style doors like this historic Italianate mid-Victorian carriage house. @designergaragedoors used Versatex garage doors and paint to achieve this eye-catching look.
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of 52Spanish-Style Garage Door
To match the iconic Spanish-Californian architecture of the area, @zeiglerdoors crafted this custom Spanish-style garage door. It features medium wood vertical planks, decorative clavos, and decorative wrought iron pulls and hardware.
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of 52Large Horizontal Wood Roll-Up
This sectional garage door is designed to accentuate the wood planks and create a chunky, double-wide appearance. We love the reclaimed wood look and varying colors for added visual interest.
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of 52Farmhouse-Style Red Cedar Doors
Another stunning example of carriage-style doors, the crossed decorative wood trim gives these garage doors a definitive farmhouse-style appeal. These custom doors are made from Western red cedar with a high-lift track for added vertical space inside the garage when they are opened.
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of 52Shaker-Style Garage Doors
The modern shaker-style door has exploded in popularity, and garage doors are no exception. Try out this stylish look for your garage doors to instantly boost your curb appeal. You can further dress up your doors with windows, hardware, and more.
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of 52Faux Side-Hinged Doors
These faux side hinged garage doors combine the aesthetics and style of swing-open doors with the functionality of sectional doors. We love the decorative hardware and small four-paned windows to finish off the look.
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of 52Contemporary Door With Side Windows
Another stunning variation of the horizontal panels and slim windows, this contemporary garage door has it all. We love the light wood stain and the decision to keep the windows off to one side.
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of 52Herringbone Wood Doors
Herringbone is a timeless pattern that will add intricacy and elegance to your home’s exterior. These doors feature multiple wood stains to add even more visual interest.
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of 52White Oak With Shutters
Shutters and garage doors make a stylish pairing, and this white oak garage door by @zeiglerdoors proves it. The combination of light wood and shutters offers a coastal, boho feel perfect for this Californian home.
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of 52Wood-Look Sectional Door
Wood is a classic and timeless material that can be expensive and weather over time. That’s why many garage door manufacturers and contractors offer doors made from materials meant to simulate the look of natural wood. This particular door by @designergaragedoors is made from Versatex.
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of 52Frosted Glass With Wood Trim
Let the light in while maintaining the privacy of your garage with frosted glass doors. The wood trim on these sectional doors keeps the finished product from looking too contemporary, pairing perfectly with the home’s more traditional style.
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of 52Cedar Plank Garage Doors
Go for a rustic look with a modern edge and opt for cedar plank garage doors. The full width of the planks gives the doors a modern feel while the natural wood tone pairs perfectly with the shingle siding of the surrounding exterior.
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of 52Louvered Shutters
For beach homes or consistently warm areas, garage doors made from louvered shutters can be an interesting option. Not only are they super stylish, lending well to coastal designs, but louvered shutters allow plenty of natural light and airflow.
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of 52Carriage-Style Roll-Up Doors
Traditional carriage-style garage doors are usually swing-open, but you can also opt for carriage-style roll-up doors for a contemporary take on this classic style. You’ll get the same rustic aesthetic with the modern convenience and practicality of roll-up doors.
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of 52Bold and Eyecatching Red
Red is a popular choice for exterior doors if you want to make an eye-catching statement, and garage doors are no exception. It’s an excellent choice for different design styles, from traditional to rustic and everything in between.
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of 52Full-Width Horizontal Wood Panels
For a super modern look, opt for a garage door without any additional trim on the panels. Full-width wood planks are contemporary and can be customized in various ways. This garage door features a dark wood stain that matches other wood features for a cohesive look.
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of 52Painted Garage Door Mural
Showcase your artistic side with a painted garage door mural. Whether you tackle the project yourself or hire a local artist to do it for you, the result is sure to be eye-catching and make a statement.
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of 52Contemporary Full Glass Door
Opt for a contemporary look with a full-glass garage door. This style pairs well with metal accents, geometric patterns, and other modern design choices. Various types of glass are available, so you can customize how private you want the final design to be.
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of 52Small Windows
Small windows add a charming touch to any set of garage doors. They are unexpected and have a historical feel, particularly when paired with vertical paneling, as in this project by @zeiglerdoors.
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of 52Rustic Wood Planks
Give your home a rustic feel with a wood plank door. Opt for a natural-looking stain to really nail the look.
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of 52Farmhouse-Style Garage Door
Vertical panels and some decorative trim is all it takes to create the perfect farmhouse-style garage door. Keep it plain or add some decorative hardware to spice up the final look a bit.
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of 52Arched Wood Chevron Doors
Combine arches and a chevron wood pattern, and you’ll get these gorgeous wood garage doors from @zeiglerdoors. The result is old-world, charming, and enduringly timeless.
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of 52Black Wood Vertical Panels
This extra-tall garage door features black vertical wood panels that add texture and interest. The look is minimal, with no hardware or other decorative features (like windows) for a sleek and modern feel.
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of 52Double-Wide Glass and Wood
This double-wide glass and wood door features slim horizontal glass windows with wood panes. The resulting look is super contemporary. Plus, you’ll never be short on natural light inside your garage.
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of 52Contrasting Exterior Door Colors
Who says you need to match your front door and garage door? This home exterior by White Sands Design + Build demonstrates how striking contrasting colors can look.
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of 52Simple Yet Modern Wood
If modern is the goal then clean and simple is the way to go. Horizontal wood panels in a soft, weathered stain pair beautifully with the cream home exterior and black hardware and fixtures.
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of 52Unassuming Garage Doors
The triple garage on this modern home is easily missed thanks to the fact that the sleek garage doors are designed to match the surrounding wood features. This allows the large garage space to fit in with the rest of the home without visually overpowering it from the curb.
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of 52Black on Black
Make an eye-catching statement by painting your home’s exterior and garage door black, as demonstrated by The Home Consultant. The result is super edgy and modern—talk about curb appeal.
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of 52Multi-Colored Wood Planks
This sleek and contemporary garage door looks more like an art installation than a traditional garage door. Multi-colored wood planks make up this eye-catching garage door while plenty of exterior lighting helps to make it a focal point, no matter what time of day it is.
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of 52Dark Blue Paint
Dark blue is an excellent option if you want something less intense than black for your garage door. Deep blue tones are more versatile than black since they pair well with numerous design aesthetics, from modern to farmhouse to coastal and everything in between.
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of 52Vertical Panels With Side Windows
Horizontal wood planks aren’t the only way to achieve a contemporary look. This garage door features vertical wood panels and vertical side windows for a fun twist on the popular modern style.
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of 52Matching and Subtle
Do you prefer not to make the garage doors a focal point of your home’s curb appeal? Opt for a windowless design with a color scheme that matches the surrounding walls for a barely-there look that will have people second-guessing whether or not you even have a garage.
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of 52Decorative Hardware
A few pieces of decorative hardware can go a long way in elevating the look and feel of a simple garage door. Take this white sectional door for example. A set of wrought iron handles and faux side hinges instantly make it look like a carriage-style door with minimal effort (and investment).
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of 52Embossed Wood Door
Get artistic with your garage door and opt for an embossed wood design. This look is more subtle and modern than a painted mural but still offers some unique visual interest that is sure to elevate your home’s curb appeal.
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of 52Arched Windows
Windows are one of the many ways you can spruce up your garage doors, and there are lots of options to choose from! Go for arched windows if you want something timeless yet a little unexpected.
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of 52Subtle and Practical
Let other areas of your home’s exterior become the focal point by choosing a simplistic design and color scheme for your garage doors. Classic roll-up or sectional garage doors are a great option, along with a color that is already present in your home’s design so the doors won’t draw too much attention.
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What are the six types of garage doors?
There are six main types of garage doors which include sectional, roll-up, slide to the side, side hinged, tilt-up canopy, and tilt-up retractable.
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What is the most popular style of garage door?
Roll-up and sectional garage doors are the most popular and common type of garage doors installed in residential homes, particularly in North America. They offer versatile design options, convenience, and affordability.
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What style of garage door is most affordable?
Roll-up and sectional garage doors constructed of aluminum are generally the most affordable kinds of garage doors. They can be found in numerous different styles, colors, and sizes to suit your individual taste and home aesthetic.
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