The Carriage House Garage Door is becoming more popular each year. When you walk down your street and look at all of the doors, you begin to notice that they are all the same. While consistency is nice, often you can enhance the look of your home by making modest changes to your garage door. In this case a small change can make a big difference. Consider that the garage door covers 30% of the front of the typical home and it's usually the first thing a visitor sees when arriving at your house. It is also the first thing you see every day when you arrive home.

The big trends in Carriage House doors are the addition of faux wood paint colors to give the door a better look. While few will confuse this finish with real wood, many people find the look pleasant, especially if it complements other wood features on the home. Look here for some examples of these doors and their finishes.

The basic carriage house door can be defined by a "Bead Board" structure, but many Manufacturers have expanded this concept greatly to include Recessed, Long Panel, and Raised panel options. Look here for some examples.

A carriage house door can be upgraded to include widows, insulation, decorative hardware, Grilles, and enhanced finished. One of the best ideas is to look at photos of doors to find something that you think looks good on your home. Then give us a call (512-335-7441) to help you refine your pick to exactly the right door.