OUR ARCHITECTS' CHOICE FOR GARAGE DOORS
Our architects and designers prefer Clopay® Garage Doors because of their durability, energy efficiency and their gorgeous, wide selection of styles including traditional, modern, and carriage house.
Architect Preferred Clopay® Inspiration & Buying Guide
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Garage Doors with Unique Traditional Appeal
Appreciation for traditional homes runs deep, with aspiring homeowners scrambling over authentic century homes and building new construction inspired by houses of the past. But tastes change over time and we’ve adapted this popular architecture to today’s aesthetic preferences—that’s why you’ll see flowing open layouts and larger windows in homes of all styles now. If you’re looking to update your curb appeal while remaining true to the traditional charm of your home, the garage is the ideal place to focus. Traditional garage doors go far beyond designs established in the days of carriage houses now, so don’t be afraid to branch out—explore fresh takes on traditional style with these unique garage doors!
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Update Your Home with a Modern Garage Door
Whether you’re building new or renovating, it’s a great idea to install a modern garage door if you’d like your home to have updated, transitional curb appeal. The garage is the largest single feature visible on the exterior, so putting your design focus there will give you the most impact with minimal effort. Here are some modern garage door looks to consider to update your façade!
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Stand Out with a Stylish Painted Garage Door
The garage is a major component of your home’s exterior, so don’t skimp when it comes to the garage door! Many people opt for a simple standard white finish that goes with anything, but there’s so much more you can do. Here are some ways you can add distinction to your façade with a beautiful painted garage door.
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Classic Carriage House Garage Door Looks
With their long history that spans continents, it’s no wonder you’ll find carriage house garage doors still used on so many homes. They’re versatile enough to match both simple and elaborate architecture and offer tons of finishing options, so if you’re looking for a beautiful garage door to suit your traditional home, be sure to explore all the possibilities!
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Stylish Garage Doors with Panels
There’s a great wide world of traditional garage door styles! Carriage house designs may seem like the default if you want something more than a basic door, but don’t discount panels. Garage doors with panels offer plenty of classic appeal without harking back to the days of horse-drawn carriages, so they naturally complement homes of all styles and look great regardless of their size or location. Some see simple panel garage doors as the default choice, but with so many design options available, there’s no reason why you can’t make them extraordinary!
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