Garage Door Styles

A new garage door can change the whole front of a house. Browse the main styles below to see what each looks like, which homes it suits and what to consider before you choose.

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Browse by style

Modern

Clean horizontal lines, slim windows, dark and wood tone finishes.

Flush Panel

Smooth, flat sections for the cleanest possible look.

Full View Glass

Aluminum frames and glass panels that fill the garage with daylight.

Two wood tone carriage style garage doors with windows on a brick Austin home, installed by Tier One

Carriage House

The look of swing out barn doors with modern overhead operation.

Black raised panel double garage door on a brick Pflugerville home, installed by Tier One

Traditional Raised Panel

The classic rectangular panel door. Versatile, durable and good value.

Insulated

Cooler in summer, quieter all year, and much stiffer than a hollow door.

Three wood tone garage doors with windows on a new detached garage, installed by Tier One

Custom

Non-standard sizes, special finishes and one-off designs.

How to narrow it down

Start with the architecture of your home, then think about how you use the garage.

Contemporary or mid-century home: modern, flush panel or full view glass.
Craftsman, farmhouse or older home: carriage house.
Most suburban homes and HOA communities: traditional raised panel.
Garage used as a workshop or gym, or with a room above: make it insulated, whatever the style.
Unusual opening or a specific vision: custom.

For a fuller walkthrough, read how to choose the right garage door, or see what is involved in garage door installation.

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