Your garage door is crucial to your home’s overall look and feel. As one of the most prominent elements of your home’s façade, it’s often the first thing people will notice. That’s why choosing the right garage door style is so important; not only can it significantly enhance your home’s curb appeal, but it can also be a great representation of your personal style and tastes and help increase your resale value when you’re ready to put your house on the market.

From the classic appeal of woodgrain textures to avant-garde, full-view glass panels, today’s garage door designs have something for every aesthetic and architectural style. Building a new home? Need to upgrade an outdated garage door? This article takes a close look at the top garage door styles being chosen by homeowners across Canada.

What to Consider When Choosing a Garage Door

With all the garage door options available on the market, how do you make a decision? To decide, ask yourself the following questions:

• What’s your budget? 
  Garage doors are available at a range of price points depending on the materials, finishes, insulation, and features. Before you make any decisions, establish the budget range with which you’re comfortable. This will help you narrow your options and find the best value for you. 
   
• Is the garage door compatible with your house’s architecture?
  Any door you choose should complement the rest of your home’s exterior. Pay attention to details like trim, siding, and colour palette to create a cohesive look that enhances your home’s character. 
   
• What security features and functionalities do you need? 
  Today’s garage doors are more than just beautiful; they’re also designed with safety and performance in mind. To get the most out of your garage door, look for features like impact-resistant materials, reinforced locks, and smart technology integration with Genie openers.

When you start comparing quotes, don’t forget to include the material. There are many different materials to choose from including aluminum, glass, steel, wood, and vinyl. Each one offers different benefits for your home.

Glass Garage Doors: A Contemporary Trend

Looking to give your garage door some modern flair? Glass doors are a standout choice. Featuring sleek lines, metal framing, and large tempered glass panels, this sleek and open design creates a brilliant, striking visual effect and a modern appearance.

Glass garage doors offer a significant amount of natural light, enhancing visibility and brightness within the garage and reducing reliance on artificial lighting during the day. For added privacy, you can even opt for frosted glass. 

These doors pair well with modern and contemporary homes, but they can also propel a well-maintained art deco building into the 21st century.

Popular glass models available at Creative Door Services include:

• Wayne Dalton 8850 — The model 8850 glass door from Wayne Dalton features an anodized aluminum frame for durability. The glass is available in a range of colours, tints, and configurations, allowing for a one-of-a-kind access solution for your garage. For maximum versatility, you can choose from tempered glass, acrylic, or solid panels.
• Wayne Dalton 8800 — The 8800 model glass doors provide your home with a unique, contemporary style. The aluminum frame is either anodized or finished with a powder coat of paint for optimal customization. Choose from a variety of materials and insulation levels for a glass door that really suits your needs and stands out visually.
• Wayne Dalton 8450 — The 8450 model provides unmatched style, with its futuristic design in which the glass panels appear to float on a frameless structure. You can also choose between opaque black, opaque white, or translucent black panels as well as the mirrored grey and mirrored bronze panels.
• Wayne Dalton 8855 — The model 8855 is a durable and stylish option. It’s a top choice among homeowners thanks to its wind load rating and full-view aluminum design. Homeowners who are after a bold, yet polished look will love this product. 

Woodgrain and Steel: Classic Looks with Timeless Durability

The classics are the classics for a reason. If you’re drawn to more traditional styles or have a more traditional home, steel garage doors with woodgrain finishes can be the elegant, long-lasting solution you’re looking for. With these classic steel garage door models, you get durability and longevity with little maintenance required. 

At Creative Door Services, we have an extensive inventory of garage door products that can meet your requirements. Our featured products include: 

• Wayne Dalton 8300/8300 AG—This product features a robust steel frame sandwiched between polyurethane insulation. These doors can be customized with a digitally printed woodgrain design that mimics the appearance of natural wood while keeping the durability of steel. From ranch and craftsman homes to modern and contemporary constructions, woodgrain can add richness, warmth, and artistry to almost any architectural style.

Learn more about the new wood tones that are available. 

Matte Black: A Futuristic Look

Ultra-modern and trendy, matte-black garage doors are very versatile and have rapidly grown into the go-to choice for homeowners looking to add a statement piece to their homes. They complement a wide range of architectural styles from bungalows from the 1900s to freshly built modern houses, work well with almost any colour scheme, and can greatly enhance curb appeal. 

Matte black garage doors are a popular design choice in many homes throughout Western Canada for their bold, modern look. Although darker finishes can absorb more sunlight, any impact on interior temperature is typically minimal, especially for insulated doors.

If matte black is your preference, you can count on Creative Door Services to deliver! Our extensive inventory of products means we have what you’re looking for, and our technicians have the expertise necessary to install it correctly. 

Find the Ideal Fit & Browse Creative Door Services’ Industry-Leading Selection of Garage Doors

Whether you’re drawn to the sleek look of glass doors, the warmth of woodgrain finishes, or the modern sophistication of matte black doors, Creative Door Services has the selection and expertise to bring your vision to life. As Western Canada’s garage door specialists, our extensive product range is unmatched, just like our technical know-how.

With more than 55 years of experience and industry-recognized certifications, we’re proud to be the trusted partner of homeowners across Canada. From product selection to expert installation and ongoing maintenance, Creative Door Services is your one-stop shop for high-quality garage door solutions.

For help choosing, installing, or servicing your garage door, turn to our experts at one of our eight locations serving Western Canada. You can find us in: Kelowna, British Columbia; Vancouver, British Columbia; Calgary, Alberta; Edmonton, Alberta; Fort McMurray, Alberta; Regina, Saskatchewan; Saskatoon, Saskatchewan; and Winnipeg, Manitoba.