Home Styles

Which garage door looks best on my house?

It’s hard to determine which garage door will complement your home best. Select the style of house you have and we’ll provide some recommendations on what may be the best look for your house. Then try our recommendations on your home in our Garage Door Design Center.

Modern & Contemporary Homes

These homes often have flat rooflines, are asymmetrical and may feature several different materials on the exterior of the home. Other styles that are included in this category are Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern.

Colonial Homes

Colonial-style houses are rectangular and symmetrical with shuttered windows and a brick or siding exterior. This category includes Cape Cod, Dutch Colonial, Georgian, Adams/Federal and Regency styles.

European Homes

Often looking like fairy-tale houses, European styles feature steep roofs, stone work, ornate trim work and turrets or towers. Included in this category are Tudor, French Country, Victorian and Second Empire styles.

Mediterranean & Spanish Homes

These homes are popular in the western region of the U.S. They have tiled roofs, a stucco exterior and usually have arched doorways or windows.

Ranch & Country Homes

Popular in the post-war boom of the 40s and 50s, these houses have a wide-spread footprint and feature big windows and porches. Other styles in this category include Split Level, Beach and Farm houses.

Traditional Homes

Traditional homes are usually a mix of architectural styles with brick, siding or stone exteriors and complex and pointy rooflines.

Craftsman Homes

These homes are made with natural materials (like wood, stone and brick) and have flat rooflines with covered porches. This category also includes Bungalow and Prairie homes.