Carriage-house Garage Door Styles - Buyer's Guide

Carriage-house styles are fast rising in popularity, blending the practicality and function of the modern overhead door with the old-school charm of the carriage-house design. Full of rustic personality and with various custom design possibilities, these garage doors add a beautiful touch to your home exterior.

Generally speaking, carriage house designs are more expensive than their traditional counterparts. However, the investment is well worth the initial cost, as the eye-catching addition can help net a buyer for your property.

Northwest mid wood grain garage door witj windows and decorative hardware

Traditional Carriage House Designs

Various design styles are available for the four-layered, highly insulated build. All reminiscent of classic carriage houses, these can be single or two-toned and made of wood or steel. Traditional carriage house styles add flair to simple homes and complement turn-of-the-century builds perfectly.

Amarr Carriage Court

Long and Short Bead Board Panel Design

Carriage house styles can also be customized according to your preference for panel styles. Beadboard designs are timeless and look fantastic in a wood grain or smooth colour. These suit farmhouse styles to perfection, as well as heavier brick builds and older properties.

long panel bead board design garage door
midwood grain garage door

Recessed Panel Style

Recessed panels offer additional texture to your garage door, exuding classic style and individuality. They offer a beautiful complement to heavy builds!

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Northwest white single-door shaker panel design

Raised Panel Styles

Much like their recessed counterparts, raised panel styles add texture to your garage door. These designs are eye-catching without being ostentatious or overwhelming. They offer a timeless, classical feel while generally remaining crowd-pleasers. A popular alternative to classic carriage house styles, they can be made to look modern or traditional, depending on personal preference.

raised panel designs

With a wide variety of accessories available, such as handles, hinges, and window inserts, you can make your carriage house-style garage door as traditional or original as you want it to be!

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