Garage Door Styles for Your Historic Home

Garage doors are so much more than function. They add to the overall aesthetic of your home’s exterior. And when you have a historic home, you need a garage door that’s as unique as the history of the home itself. Pulling architectural elements from your house and replicating them on garage doors will go a long way toward creating a great balance between garage and house.

Whether you have a vintage home or a new house designed with a vintage feel, you don’t want to end up with a garage with a house attached.

Here are a few things to consider:

Siding and Trim Color
If you have a garage door that’s usable, but it doesn’t match the time period or aesthetic of your home, siding and trim color are an easy way to adjust the flow from the garage to the home. Match the garage with the colors on your home or even consider staining the garage to match your solid wood entry door.

Door and Window Details
Beyond the color, the details are what make a huge difference. Focus on the arches, angles, and panels of the doors and windows on your home, and choose a door that matches. Wooden garage doors will give you a lot of variety when it comes to stain, color, trim, and even giving it a good patina to match the age of your home.

Go Vintage
For most 18th-century Victorian homes, you’ll be looking at a carriage house style garage door. Carriage houses typically feature swing-out wooden doors with a diagonal brace on the bottom half. For houses that are older or have a more rustic feel, the barn-style garage door is the way to go. These are recognized by cross-bucks on the bottom.

If you’re looking to update your current door or you want to scrap your current garage door altogether and go for a truly authentic historic look, you’re in luck because Champion Overhead Door offers a wide variety of high-quality doors to fit any design and budget needs. Get in touch with us today to talk to a professional about your options!