Modern Home Decor and the Garage Door

You've decided to take your home's exterior from the 1900s into the present century. But does the jump from an older aesthetic to the current one qualify as modern? Even though you've technically chosen a twenty-first century exterior, the installation date has little to do with the style.

It's possible to build a brand-new home with a traditional or old world look. Like other forms of art, architecture has different types or styles. Modern architecture often has exposed structural elements, a linear look, and few embellishments or adornments. Neutral colors, natural materials, and reflective surfaces (such as metals) dominate the modern aesthetic.

If these elements seem like a lot, narrow the focus to clean, clear lines. Think sleek, focused, and fresh for your modern home makeover.

Like home exteriors, you'll find more than a few different styles of garage doors. If your existing door matched your formerly traditional or classic style home, it's likely you'll need a new one to create a seamless modern look.

As you work through the home design process, think about the elements of modern style. While exposed structural elements, such as steel beams or concrete reinforcements, may not play into your garage door's design, other aspects of the style certainly can.

Eliminate doors with ornate exteriors. Anything that looks fussy or is heavy with adornments won't fit this aesthetic. Instead, opt for something clean and fresh looking. Even though you want a door with clean lines, you don't have to choose something completely plain.

Modern garage doors with flare include glass paneled doors, architectural looking natural wood doors (preferably a light-colored wood), and those with minimal metal accents. If you prefer the shiny look of modern mirrored surfaces, consider a metallic-coated door or a colored glass option.

While it might seem like a glass or natural wood paneled door would break your home renovation budget, modern doors come in a variety of price points. Before you skip the door replacement out of sticker shock anxiety, discuss the possibilities with a garage door contractor.

Some glass, metal, and specialty doors do fall at the upper end of the pricing spectrum. But that doesn't mean you can't get a sleek, stylish modern design at an affordable price. A less expensive material, such as aluminum, can have the look of a modern door without the price tag of steel or glass.

The key to matching a less modern (and less expensive) door with this style is in the finish. Again, ornate embellishments aren't part of the modern aesthetic. Your modern home exterior needs a door with plain, clean lines. A wood-like finish or simple panels painted with a neutral color (such as ivory, cream, taupe, tan, or beige) can create a modern feel.

Another way to add a touch of the modern style to your new door is through the strategic use of glass; consider a solid door with a row or a few insulated panes.

Are you ready to replace your garage door? Do you need to match your door to an exterior home renovation? Contact Guaranteed Door Service, Inc., for more information. We can help you find a garage door that matches your home’s new design and fits your budget.