You might hear the term carriage house and envision a grand property with all kinds of iconic visions of luxury and elegance. Yet, you can also incorporate many parts of that appealing concept into your home design.
In fact, it was already done in the 1950s, when a lot of designers integrated the appealing, country-style swing garage doors into properties, giving them the traditional carriage house finish. Since the early 2000s, this style has re-emerged and become more and more popular with those who like to add an element of rural and old-fashioned style to even an urban home.
Now, even makers of metal garage doors like Garaga are getting onboard with this trend and with the look of wood, the ease of low maintenance and the look of a classic carriage house style.
Garaga has released 7 different door models in the carriage house style alone to ensure that anyone who wants that charming look can find several options for their home or property. To ensure you understand the options available and learn which might work best for your needs, here are some basic details to consider.
Which home styles work best with carriage house designs?
Don’t mistake the word traditional to mean it cannot also be stylish. Traditional homes, particularly those which are also a blend of classic or historical architectural detailing and style are also ideal for carriage house garages. Properties with accents like dormers, latticework, wide porches and elegant roofing materials and designs are ideally suited to carriage house garages.
What are the garage door styles that garaga offers?
If your property has (or you want it to have) a vintage feel, with lots of decorative accents, there are several options in GARAGA doors with similar features. Here are some of the models available:
Eastman E‑21, 9’ x 7’, Dark Sand door and Ice White overlays, Clear Panoramic windows
Standard+ North Hatley LP, 9’ x 7’, Desert Sand, 8 lite Orion windows
Standard+ Shaker XL, 9’ x 7’, Ice White, Clear windows
Cambridge CM, 16’ x 7’, Ice White door and overlays, 4 lite Orion windows
Windows only boost charm and appeal
Most homes in traditional or country styles blend well with carriage house garage doors. Garaga has a wide choice of various size windows to enhance these door models.
There are many options in the window styles, making it possible to find an array of designs from which to choose. There are also many materials to add even more character. Choose from clear glass, satin or textured glass, printing process, Thermacrystal, and more.
Finish the look with elegant and unique hardware
If you are going for that iconic look, you might even seek to reproduce the effect of hinges and handles in wrought iron found on traditional swing doors. Garaga has elegant hardware that adds a touch of refinement and charm that never goes out of style.
Are you ready to learn more?
If this has inspired you and you want to learn how to get started, just contact us at 1‑800‑696‑1926. Feel free also to visit our showroom or request that we send you a written quotation by email, including several possible choices.
You might also want to use or online Design Centre that will allow you to test out many looks on your home, or simply browse the image gallery to get some ideas about what your new garage door could look like!
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