What makes a door look modern
- Flat or plank style panels with no raised rectangles.
- Asymmetric windows. A vertical stack down one side, or a single horizontal band, in clear, frosted or tinted glass.
- Restrained colour. Black, charcoal, bronze and white are the most requested, along with warm wood tones.
- Minimal hardware. No decorative handles or strap hinges.
Materials and finishes
Most modern doors are insulated steel with a smooth or wood grain surface. Wood look finishes give the warmth of cedar or walnut without the refinishing that real wood needs in Texas sun. For a fully glazed look, see full view glass doors; for the plainest surface, see flush panel doors.
Dark doors on a west facing garage get very hot to the touch in summer. Insulated construction and a finish rated for sun exposure help the door stay flat and hold its colour.
Homes they suit
Modern doors are a natural fit for contemporary and Hill Country modern architecture with metal roofs, stucco and limestone. They also work well on mid-century ranch homes, where the long horizontal lines of the house are echoed in the door.
Installed by Tier One
Real installations by our team in the Austin area.
Full view glass garage door on a stone fronted home
A bronze framed full view glass garage door installed between stacked stone columns on a low roofed home.
White flush garage door with windows and a new opener
A 16x7 insulated white flush panel garage door with a row of windows, replacing an almond raised panel door, with a new LiftMaster opener.
Modern white garage door with side windows
A white flush modern garage door with offset windows, replacing a raised panel door on a dark blue two story home.
Installation
Every new door is measured on site and installed with new tracks, springs and hardware matched to its weight. See garage door installation for the full process, or garage door replacement if you are deciding whether to repair or replace.
Modern door FAQs
Are modern garage doors more expensive?
Not necessarily. A flush steel door in a standard colour is among the more affordable styles. Cost rises with wood look finishes, custom glass and larger sizes.
Can I get privacy with windows in the door?
Yes. Frosted, obscure and tinted glass let light in while hiding the garage interior.
