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Where To Buy/ServiceColonial Style Garage Doors: Perfectly Balanced
From the rocky shores of New England to the sun-drenched coasts of California, Colonial architecture has shaped America's residential landscape for more than 400 years. The classic Colonial has symmetry: a centered front door anchors the façade with an equal number of multi-paned windows on each side. Rising two or three stories tall, these homes typically feature steeply pitched roofs with side gables, and either a central chimney or two balanced ones at each end. Inside, an imposing central staircase welcomes visitors through a formal entry, with common areas arranged on the ground floor and bedrooms above. The earliest colonials were built from local wood in New England, brick in the Mid-Atlantic, and stucco in Spanish territories, and all share a commitment to simple, traditional design with minimal embellishments.
Today's Colonial house garage doors honor this heritage of balanced design, incorporating matching windows, hardware, and proportions that complement the home's historical character. But before you go and buy Colonial garage doors, make sure you understand what you’re looking for in order to select a style that best matches your home’s architecture.
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Canyon Ridge® Elements
A modern update to our traditional carriage house door, Canyon Ridge Elements pairs textured overlays with clean, square edges and durable insulated steel to give you the look of painted wood without the upkeep.
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Crave the look of wood without the upkeep? Our 5-Layer faux wood door is constructed with an insulated steel base door for durability and topped with moisture-resistant composite cladding and overlays molded from natural wood boards.
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A low-maintenance alternative to real wood is the Canyon Ridge 4-Layer faux wood garage door. Similar to its 5-Layer counterpart, it also has an energy-efficient polyurethane-insulated steel core topped with moisture-resistant composite overlays.
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Gallery® Steel
We’ve taken the iconic raised panel steel garage door and given it a vintage feel by adding a grooved panel design, optional windows, and many unique color choices, including our Ultra-Grain® wood-look and Lustra™ matte finishes.
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Bridgeport™ Steel
Travel back to simpler times and symmetry found in traditional stile and rail recessed panel doors —updated in a durable, stylish steel construction. Go retro with a long panel profile or add modern flair to your home with a narrow vertical panel design.
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Coachman®
The perfect blend of beauty and practicality, these doors are crafted of durable steel and insulation topped with a textured composite overlay. Authentic details give the look of a historic “swing-out” door, with the ease of overhead operation.
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Classic™ Steel
Available in a wide range of looks and colors, our Classic Steel garage doors complement every home so there’s no sacrificing style for strength, durability and comfort.
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Classic™ Wood
Enhance the natural character of your home with a handcrafted Classic™ Wood garage door, featuring traditional raised, recessed and flush panel designs. Customize your door with a distinctive design or hand-carved windows.
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Unlike more ornate styles, Colonial style doors celebrate restraint and precision. They have balance and symmetry without a lot of decorative extras. Colonial garage doors typically feature raised panel designs that add depth and texture. The most popular configurations include classic raised panel styles with rectangular patterns that mimic the home's geometric precision.
Material selection plays a key role in achieving authentic Colonial style. Homeowners can choose from the popular options of wood or steel, each offering unique benefits. Wood doors and their natural grain give you traditional authenticity, while modern steel garage doors offer superior durability and lower maintenance requirements. No matter which material you choose, the goal remains consistent: create a door that looks like it was always meant to be part of the home.
Customization options for Colonial style garage doors tend to lean toward historical accuracy. Color palettes typically include classic whites, soft neutrals, and deep, rich tones that complement the home's exterior. Window patterns are often comprised of traditional rectangular or six-panel configurations that mirror the home's existing window treatments. If you choose to add decorative hardware, bronzed hinges or traditional handles can add subtle interest while maintaining the door's overall simplicity.
Modern Colonial style garage doors incorporate advanced insulation technologies, ensuring energy efficiency without compromising the look. Multi-layer construction and high R-value insulation like Clopay’s Intellicore® provide excellent temperature control and noise reduction.
When you invest in a Colonial style garage door you’re making an investment in your home’s overall curb appeal (and its market value) by maintaining a consistent style across the property. Even if your house isn’t technically historical, the versatility of Colonial garage doors allows them to complement various home designs, from traditional to more contemporary interpretations.
Colonial style garage doors showcase clean lines, symmetrical designs, and classic proportions. You can choose materials and colors that complement your home's exterior, whether it's brick, stone, or clapboard siding. Remember that the goal isn't to make the garage the focal point, but rather to have it blend seamlessly with your home's overall aesthetic. This creates a cohesive look that respects the architecture while providing the modern convenience of a garage.
Clopay offers several traditional garage door options that are ideal for a Colonial style home. The Classic™ Steel collection provides a raised panel design with multiple layer options and insulation choices, ensuring both style and performance. These doors feature the clean, symmetrical lines that define Colonial design and are available in a wide range of looks and colors.
The Coachman® collection presents another excellent option, offering classic elegance and the benefits of low-maintenance steel construction. These doors are topped with a textured composite overlay to help give it an authentic look, creating a perfect complement to Colonial home exteriors.
Clopay’s Classic™ Wood door is a natural fit for Colonial architecture with its traditional raised, recessed, and flush panel options that mirror the symmetrical patterns found in Colonial homes. The door's customizable window patterns and proportions can be precisely matched to your home. Available in materials like hemlock, cedar, and redwood, this door preserves its heritage through wood that would have been familiar to Colonial-era craftsmen.
The Gallery® Steel garage door perfectly captures the timeless look of a Colonial. Its raised panels and clean, symmetrical lines give you balanced proportions, while the grooved panel design adds a subtle vintage touch that feels right at home with traditional facades. Available in both short and long panel configurations, the door can be customized with period-appropriate windows and classic color options—including our Ultra-Grain® wood-look finish that mimics the warmth of natural wood, and our sophisticated Lustra™ matte finish.
A truly exceptional garage door doesn't just match a home – it completes it. For Colonial-style homes, this means finding a door with the same commitment to precision, balance, and understated elegance. Contact your local Clopay dealer today to explore the perfect garage door for your Colonial-style home. Or, if you’d like to “try on” some garage doors right now, check out Clopay’s garage door design tool, EZDoor™. Just upload a photo of your house (or choose a stock image) and select a door to customize on your home. Once you find what works best, share it with your local Clopay dealer!
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