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Stone and cedar home with three garage doors in different finishes at dusk

Style inspiration

Garage Door Style Gallery

Ideas for choosing a garage door that fits your home. These images illustrate styles and finishes to help you picture the options before a replacement or new installation.

Inspiration, not a portfolio

Six looks to help you picture your next door

The images below are illustrative design examples, created to show how different panel styles, colors and window patterns read on different kinds of houses. Use them as a starting point when you talk through garage door replacement or installation.

Mid century ranch home with a walnut wood look flush garage door and a row of horizontal windows at dusk

Warm wood look on a low ranch

A flush door with a wood grain finish and a slim window band suits long, low rooflines.

White modern farmhouse with a black carriage house garage door, arched windows and strap hardware

Carriage style on a modern farmhouse

Black carriage doors with arched glass give a crisp contrast against white board and batten siding.

Craftsman bungalow with a sage green garage door, square top windows and stone pillars in autumn

Sage green on a craftsman bungalow

A muted green ties a craftsman home to its trees and stone, with simple square window lites.

Contemporary home with a slate gray long panel garage door under a warm cedar soffit at night

Slate long panel with cedar

Long horizontal panels in deep slate pair well with warm wood soffits and recessed lighting.

Traditional brick home with three tan raised panel garage doors with decorative windows in morning sun

Raised panels on a three bay brick home

Classic raised panels in a soft tan keep a wide brick facade calm and balanced.

Bright garage interior with a closed white insulated garage door and an overhead opener with its light on

An insulated door from the inside

The inside view matters too: insulated sections and a tidy opener setup make the garage a usable room.

Match the architecture

Carriage styles suit farmhouse and traditional homes, while flush and long panel designs lean modern.

Use windows deliberately

Window lites add daylight and character. Placing them in the top section keeps privacy intact.

Pick color with the trim

A door that echoes the trim or shutters looks intentional. A dark door can anchor a light facade.

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