Bigger Doors
The phrase “bigger is better” is just as true in 2016 as it was when the phrase was first coined. Most homeowners prefer to have a larger garage door area to make the space incredibly functional.
Since passersby or potential buyers will notice your garage before most other features of your home, a larger garage door provides the illusion of more space within the structure. Additionally, the expansion gives you a little extra liberty with space, so you can keep more items in your garage or mount storage to the area.
Larger Windows
In addition to increasing door size, homeowners are installing large windows into their garage doors this year. These additional windows increase the natural lighting into the space, and they give the door an appealing, open look (again, making the garage look bigger than it really is).
Adding large windows to the garage door reduces the need for artificial light, so you can work inside your garage without using overhead lights. Windows also let you see outside the space, which helps you feel less confined in the small space.
Space for Multiple Cars
Mutli-car garages were once a thing of the past, but you’ll likely see them rise in popularity in the coming months. Most homes currently boast two-car garages, yet this trend allows for three or more bays within one garage.
This feature is handy for families that own more than two cars, or for those who want to set up their own at-home auto shop. Use one or two bays for the vehicles you drive on a regular basis, turn one bay into a custom repair shop, and place a to-be-renovated car in the last bay. The possibilities are endless.
Faux Wood
Many people believe that wood offers a sense of elegance. In fact, many homeowners upgrade their home’s interior doors to wood for this reason. However, wood doesn’t make a sturdy garage door. If you want to give a garage the same elegant look of wood doors, though, faux wood provides the perfect solution.
Many garage door manufacturers offer both steel and fiberglass garage doors that look like wood. The steel material creates a durable structure, while the wood lends a subtleness that adds to a home’s aesthetic.
Additionally, fiberglass doors have higher R-values, increasing the insulation in your garage-all while reducing your energy usage. Again, the wood appearance softens the look of your garage, making your home more appealing to passersby.
Updated Styles
If faux wood doors and larger entryways don’t appeal to the vision you have for your garage remodel, consider updating the structure’s style instead. Some of the most popular styles you’ll see for garages this year include:
- Carriage design, with two doors that swing outward
- Contemporary, with neutral colors and intersecting borders on the door
- Farmhouse, with real wooden doors and cast iron accents
- French country, with arched, wood doors and smaller windows
- Modern, with granite or marble on the exterior Spanish, with iconic red clay shingles
Talk Caspersen Garage Doors for tips on renovating your garage to match one of the above designs.
Bolder Colors
If you currently can’t afford to remodel your entire garage, painting the door a new color offers a pleasant change. This year, however, homeowners are using bolder paint colors rather than the drab neutrals of years past.
As you select a new paint color for your garage door, contact us. Some paints won’t stick to certain materials, and these experts can tell you which paint brands and colors work best for your specific garage.
Choose a color that uniquely reflects your home’s design or your personal taste. Select something that makes your home stand out from others in your neighborhood. However, if you plan to sell your home in the near future, you may want to consider a color that appeals to a wider range of people. After all, that plum purple may work for your taste, but a buyer may not like the color as much as you do.
Whether you want to boost your home’s value so it will sell faster or simply upgrade the look to match your new tastes, consider the trends listed above. Try out one or more of these tips to find the look that’s right for your preferences-or for the market. And don’t forget to contact us!
We can expand your garage door properly, recommend sturdy materials for a remodel, and even advise you on which paint colors work best with which materials. For more tips on improving and maintaining your garage, visit the rest of our blog.
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