Garage Doors That Look Like Barn Doors
Perhaps you have been driving by homes in your neighborhood and have noticed the interesting phenomenon of garage doors that look like barn doors. These are large doors that appear to have handles that would allow you to swing them open to allow entry, rather than opening in an overhead fashion like most modern garage doors. What are these barn style garage doors, and how can you get one?
Carriage House Garage Doors: The Barn-like Style
These barn-style garage doors are called carriage house doors. They got the name because they resemble the doors of old carriage houses that the wealthy in the 19th century used to store their horses and carriages.
While these doors look old-school and are commonly found attached to Victorian-style and other vintage types of houses, they are actually quite modern. Although they look like the traditional swing-out barn door, you will find they offer overhead operation like a traditional garage door. However, from the outside, they are indistinguishable from those carriage house doors of old and can provide a wonderful, vintage and elegant feel for your home.
How to Find a Carriage House-Style Garage Door
At Continental Door Co., we have a wide variety of Clopay® carriage house-style doors to choose from. You will first have to decide what kind of material you want for your carriage house door. While the natural inclination of many is to look to wood doors for an authentic barn style, you can also opt for steel. We have ways to give your door that vintage look, including an ULTRA-GRAIN® wood finish that gives your door the look and feel of actual wood, as well as composite doors that have faux wood overlays concealing a tough steel core.
Once you know what kind of material you want, it’s time to choose your style. We have a number of styles to choose from with our Clopay doors, including the CANYON RIDGE® Collection, the GALLERY® Collection and the COACHMAN® Collection. Feel free to visit our showroom for some samples and help from our garage door experts in making your decision.
Finally, there is the customization stage. The great thing about these doors is that they are customizable in a variety of ways. You can add decorative hardware, and you can choose the type and shape of windows and glass. If you have chosen a steel door, you have a variety of colors to choose from. Indulge your personal style and give your barn-style door as vintage or as modern a feel as you want.
Check Out a Few of Our Recent Carriage House Garage Door Installation Projects
Carriage House-Style Garage Doors Are Waiting for You at Continental Door Co. Now
If your home is in the northern Idaho or Spokane, Washington, areas, we have a great carriage house-style door waiting for you right now. Let us help you find the perfect carriage house door for your home, and let us install it for you as well. For a free estimate on your new door and installation, contact us online now.
