March 30, 2018

Look No Further for Traditional Garage Door Inspiration

Standard+ ShakerCC, 8'x 7', Desert Sand, Clear windows

When it comes to architectural styles, there are a lot of things to choose from. If you’ve been told to go with a traditional, classic style of garage door, do you know exactly what that means? Or if it is truly what you need? Whether you are renovating, trying to increase the curb appeal of your home, or looking to improve the insulation level and protective properties of your garage door to keep your garage more comfortable, traditional options for your garage door abound. A garage door is more than basic utilitarian object – it is an integral part of your home’s architecture that enhances its beauty and character.

What makes a home traditional, exactly?

To classify a home as traditional or classic, we are often looking at a successful blend of styles that have evolved to follow popular trends. For example, bungalows, single‑story houses, and cottage styles can all be considered traditional. While many of these styles blend even older architectural styles, they give the overall impression of harmony in the design, producing a comfortable haven for family life.

Standard+ Classix MIX, 9'x 8', Ice White

What traditional garage door models does Garaga have?

Although we can’t define traditional architecture through any specific style, we can say that all classic architecture shares historic roots and a timeless design. These classic styles can also be found in our garage doors that share these same features. Here are the Garaga models to coordinate with your traditional home:

Standard+ Prestige XL, 9’ x 7’, Desert Sand, 8 lite Orion windows

Standard+ Prestige XL, 9’ x 7’, Desert Sand, 8 lite Orion windows

Standard+ Shaker CC, 9’ x 7’, Ice White, 8 lite Orion windows

Standard+ Shaker CC, 9’ x 7’, Ice White, 8 lite Orion windows

Standard+ Classic CC, 9’ x 7’, American Walnut, Cachet windows

Standard+ Classic CC, 9’ x 7’, American Walnut, Cachet windows

Standard+ Classic XL, 16’ x 7’, Ice White, 4 vertical lite Orion windows

Standard+ Classic XL, 16’ x 7’, Ice White, 4 vertical lite Orion windows

Add windows to personalize your traditional garage door!

Beyond choosing the model and color that suits your home the best, you can also make your garage door stand out with windows.

Finding a window model to suit your tastes won’t be hard with the wide and varied choices Garaga has. You can make your home appear even more styled and put together by choosing windows that match the overall look of your home’s windows.

Once you’ve discovered what type of window you prefer, you can personalize your garage door by choosing the type of glass. Garaga offers everything from clear glass, printing process glass as well as others such as glue chip, satin or textured with horizontal lines.

Ready to learn more about classic garage door styles?

Then contact us anytime at 1-800-545-3667. We have many styles to see in our showroom if you prefer an up close and personal look, or we can email you a detailed, written quotation offering you several possible choices.

If you have decided to buy a new garage door and would like to coordinate its look with the traditional style of your house, use our Design Centre to see what the overall effect will be, or get some inspiration for possible looks from perusing our image gallery.

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