Originally characterized by a vintage, carriage-house look, today’s takes on farmhouse-style garage doors can range from rustic chic to sleek, modern glass.

Carriage-house garage doors are the most popular choice for farmhouse architecture. Accented with windows and decorative hardware, these doors have all the charm and character of old-fashioned sliding barn doors with the convenience of modern overhead operation.

Originally built in natural wood, today’s carriage-house doors can also be constructed in steel or a durable wood-grain composite material, which are quite popular because of their low-maintenance durability and energy efficiency.

Though some prefer a steel door in a solid color, others get creative with wood-look door options to add warmth and texture to a painted white exterior.

Steel garage doors with “wood-grain prints” imitate the rich colors and patterns of real wood without the upkeep.

This custom home builder originally wanted stained wood garage doors for her Florida farmhouse but she dreaded the expense of ongoing surface maintenance. Instead, she opted for low-maintenance faux wood garage doors that are UV- and moisture-resistant and won’t rot, warp, or crack. The composite cladding is molded from real wood pieces to reproduce the authentic look and feel of the species it emulates—and it can be stained.

A garage door can account for up to 40% of a home’s façade, so choosing the right one is something of a high-stakes move.

The builder of this Texas modern farmhouse bet on a new addition to Clopay’s Canyon Ridge faux wood door line-up – the Louver design — to bridge the home’s rustic and contemporary details.

Although farmhouse style garages have vintage roots, modern garage doors can be an unexpected and welcome focal point. In this case, the aluminum and glass garage doors are the game-changing element that completely transformed the look and feel of this traditional board-and-batten farmhouse plan.

Aluminum garage doors are available with a variety of tempered-glass options to control natural light without comprising privacy.

The above garage doors are constructed using a 2-1/8-in.-thick commercial-grade aluminum frame and are just as rugged and durable as the ones used in restaurants and car dealerships.

Frames can also be custom powder-coated to match an exterior.

Feeling inspired? See more of these projects and others in the Clopay Lookbook or contact a local Clopay dealer for product information.