Since your garage door can encompass a large portion of your home’s exterior, design decisions can have a big impact on your house’s curb appeal. However, with thousands of variations on the market, it isn’t always easy to know what you need. Here are three design factors you should consider when shopping for a new garage door and why. 

Design Considerations for Garage Doors

1. Material

The most common garage door materials include wood, aluminum, steel, and fiberglass. While wood garage doors typically offer classical styling, they do tend to be heavier and can be prone to problems, like wood rot and warping. Aluminum and steel garage doors are strong and durable and can be powder coated and styled to look like wood varieties. Before selecting a garage door material, carefully consider your budget and the styling of your home. 

2. Design 

Raised panel garage doors are popular and easy to take care of since they are typically made from pressed metal panels. However, carriage house garage doors create a high-end, custom look. Modern garage doors may even be made from solid sheets of metal or glass. All these varieties of garage doors can be made with window panels, allowing light to come into your space. Try to match the design of your garage door to the architecture and styling of your home’s exterior so it looks natural. 

3. Hardware

You should also consider adding hardware to your garage door to make it a little more interesting. Decorative straps and handles give your exterior a touch of old-world charm and shouldn’t interfere with functionality. 

When you are ready to update your garage door, let the team at Homenik Door Co. be of service. Since 1955, this team has been committed to offering a wide variety of top products to their customers and backing those installations with 24/7 service. Explore their products online or give their North Ridgeville, OH, office a call at (440) 327-7270.