| The first image of the modern garage door that comes to mind is the frosted-glass-and-aluminum type. It fits into standard garage openings, so it's an easy way to make your home stand out and look more modern without requiring much else be done to the landscaping or driveway. Private Comment
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| To truly bring attention to your modern exterior, mimic the grid of the door with the entry pavement. The combination becomes an architectural feature. Private Comment
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| At night, this exterior upgrade is worth every penny. The effect of the glow within (but the activity obscured) by the frosted glass is dramatic and mysterious. Your facade goes from ho-hum to being the talk of anyone passing by. Private Comment
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| The nighttime glow inside this garage is obscured by frosted glass and a layer of wood slats, creating a nice interplay of hide and reveal. Private Comment
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| Glass and aluminum garage doors not for you? These gorgeous wood garage doors camoflauge with the rest of house's wood facade and feel luxurious. Private Comment
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| Similarly, the horizontal wood application on this garage door gets the royal treatment with a wood trellis overhang. The shade provided by the trellis would allow the driveway to serve double duty as an outdoor social space. Private Comment
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| More wood garage doors, this time the wood is applied vertically to integrate with the home's wood columns. Private Comment
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| Of course, garage doors need not only be used on garages. Here a garage-style door with clear panels shows off a lovely living space. Private Comment
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| In this modular prefab home, a garage door serves as a floor-to-ceiling window that can be raised to create an al fresco dining experience. Private Comment
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| Many people are bringing this industrial chic element straight into their living spaces. Private Comment
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| Not one but two super tall garage doors create a comfortable and airy indoor/outdoor living room.
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Big or small, new construction or remodel, there are multiple ways to dress up your garage doors and make an architectural statement. Do you have an unusual garage door? Share a photo below! More Browse garage door options Wood Slats in Design: Repetition, Scale and Light Translucent Surfaces: A Canvas for Light and Shadow |
