5 Modern Garage Door Features Ideal for Minimalist Designs
Choosing a garage door isn’t like choosing from a select set of options. Garage door companies give homeowners the unique opportunity to truly create a one-of-kind door with custom features and design elements that will stand out in neighborhood and add curb appeal to your overall house design.
While garage doors in the past may have featured sand-out elements and bold details, those are not your only options. Modern steel garage doors can provide security and protection while they still feature a minimalist design to them. If you seek a minimalist design and modern elements, then check out some features to consider for your custom garage door.
1. Matte Colors
If you want a garage door that blends in and doesn’t offer a big pop, then consider a matte finish for the door’s colors. A matte finish looks ultra-modern and adds a nice minimalist design touch to the whole garage door. The matte finish will not create glare or appear ultra-bright on your property.
When you select a matte finish for your garage door, you can apply the finish to almost any color, but for a truly minimalist look, consider darker colors like black or gray. The matte finish pairs well with stamped stone or paver driveways and other matte features on your home.
2. Garage Frame Color Match
Along with a matte finish, you could select colors that match your garage frame. When you select an exact tone, the garage door will blend into the frame to create a seamless look that appears modern and adds a nice touch to the design.
When you shop online, you can find similar colors, but you will want to match the colors in person as well. Computer monitors and devices like phones may not showcase the actual color calibration that the final garage door will look like. An in-person appointment with color samples will help you select the best options to more closely match the outer frame of your garage.
3. Seamless Door Designs
In many garage door designs, you can see the panels and sections where the garage will open and bend. The panels may also include accents and features that add more depth to the design. If you seek a minimalist finish to a garage door, then consider a seamless door design.
Instead of little flourishes or textures, the garage door will feature a flush piece of steel. The steel sits completely flat and when closed, the garage door will look like one solid piece. The design really adds a sleek look that helps add curb appeal and a modern style to the garage.
When you choose darker finishes, the lines are even harder to see and the door will look like a single piece. If you seek out a lighter design, then you will still see the lines between the panels, but can still pull off the minimalist approach.
4. Tinted Frameless Windows
The glass you chose for your garage door can make a big difference on the look as well. Ideally, you want to add frameless glass to the garage door. The frameless glass will sit flush with the door itself and blend evenly into the design. For example, you could have glass run across a whole panel as a single piece and the glass design will blend naturally with the door.
Sometimes referred to as infinity glass, the glass runs edge to edge without any raised parts or extra layers as part of the design. Each new element you decide to add will take away from the minimalist approach and add more depth to the garage, so you should be very purposeful in the window style you select.
Along with the frameless features, you could choose a garage door window with dark tints. Dark reflective tints add a modern look and will help the windows blend into the doors even more. For example, you could choose a window tint that matches the dark colors of a garage door so the windows blend in even more.
5. Handle-Free Design
One of the easiest ways to add minimalism to a garage door is with the elimination of the door handle. Typically featured as a way to open the door manually, chances are you will not need the handle installation. You can rely on a garage-door opener or a handle on the inside to help open the door.
When you opt out of a garage door handle, you will create a sleek and smooth look on the finish garage door installation. Many modern styles will already come without a handle attached, but you can request the option just in case.
Check out our full gallery of minimalist garage door options available at Shank Door. We will help you choose a design that matches your home and creates a look that you will love for years to come.