Which Wayne Dalton Residential Garage Doors look best on my house?

It’s hard to determine which garage door will complement your home best. Select your house style, and we’ll recommend the best look for your house.

Try painting the garage a lighter or darker shade to accent your home façade. Also, try matching your garage door color to your shutters or front door to complement your home with a refreshing new aesthetic. Whether your house is new or older and whether you want accent colors or updated doors, improving your garage door can boost your curb appeal and home value.

Wayne Dalton Garage Doors that Complement Home Styles

Regarding your garage doors, the colors, materials, and design can go a long way, no matter your improvement. Whether giving your old door new life with a fresh coat of paint or replacing it entirely, any investment in your garage door will increase the curb appeal.

Modern & Contemporary Homes

These homes often have flat rooflines, are asymmetrical, and may feature several materials on the home’s exterior. Other styles included in this category are Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern.

Modern-style homes look best with garage doors that are as modern as the exterior of the homes. The Contemporary panels in our Classic Steel collection offer a modern look with a high R-value for houses where the weather may be more extreme. Contemporary Aluminum garage doors feature a mixture of materials with aluminum frames and glass panels. Our new Luminous Model 8450 is modern and sleek, with frameless glass panels for a mirrored finish.

• Modern Glass Garage Doors
• Carriage House Steel Garage Doors Model 9405
• Flush Wood Garage Doors 40 Series
• Custom Wood Garage Doors

Colonial Homes

Colonial-style houses are rectangular and symmetrical, with shuttered windows and exteriors made of brick or siding. This category includes Cape Cod, Dutch Colonial, Georgian, Adams/Federal, and Regency styles.

The classic Colonial architecture style allows for various garage door options. The recessed and raised panel designs in our Wood, Designer Fiberglass, and Designer Steel collections can complement the house’s symmetry for a more traditional look. Carriage-style doors from our Carriage House Steel collection offer a more old-world style while maintaining the integrity of the architecture.

• Carriage House Steel Garage Doors
• Classic Steel Garage Doors
• Designer Steel Garage Doors
• Fiberglass Garage Doors
• Carriage House Style Wood Doors
• Colonial Style Wood Garage Doors 100 Series
• Custom Wood Garage Doors

European Homes

European styles often resemble fairy-tale houses. They feature steep roofs, stonework, ornate trimwork, and turrets or towers. This category includes Tudor, French Country, Victorian, and Second Empire styles.

European-style houses often feature natural materials such as wood, stone, and brick. Accordingly, garage doors with natural stains and colors complement the home. Wood garage doors are ideal for European homes as they can enhance the home’s old-world charm. Carriage House Steel designs with recessed panels offer an excellent alternative for those who want a lower maintenance garage door.

• Carriage House Steel Garage Doors
• Classic Steel Garage Doors
• Designer Steel Garage Doors
• Fiberglass Garage Doors
• Carriage House Style Wood Doors
• Colonial Style Wood Garage Doors 100 Series
• Custom Wood Garage Doors

Mediterranean & Spanish Homes

These homes are popular in the western region of the U.S. They have tiled roofs, a stucco exterior, and usually have arched doorways or windows.

Spanish-style homes are usually white or tan with brown and red accents, so a contrasting dark-stained or painted garage door can make it the home’s focal point. Recessed panel doors from our Carriage House Steel collection reflect the straight lines of these Spanish-style homes and offer various stain options. A recessed panel design in our Carriage House Wood collection will also complement the lines of the house.

• Carriage House Steel Garage Doors
• Classic Steel Garage Doors
• Designer Steel Garage Doors
• Fiberglass Garage Doors
• Carriage House Style Wood Doors
• Colonial Style Wood Garage Doors 100 Series
• Custom Wood Garage Doors

Ranch & Country Homes

Popular in the post-war boom of the 1940s and 1950s, these houses have a wide footprint and feature oversized windows and porches. Other styles in this category include Split-Levels, Beach Houses, and Farmhouses.

Because ranch and country houses come in many styles, a wide array of garage door designs fits these homes. For more traditional styling, look to our Classic Steel collection. Get a Carriage House Steel garage door if you prefer a more rustic flair.

• Carriage House Steel Garage Doors
• Classic Steel Garage Doors
• Designer Steel Garage Doors
• Fiberglass Garage Doors
• Carriage House Style Wood Doors
• Colonial Style Wood Garage Doors 100 Series
• Custom Wood Garage Doors

Traditional Homes

Traditional homes usually mix architectural styles with brick, siding, or stone exteriors and complex, pointy rooflines.

Since various architectural styles influence traditional-style homes, many garage door designs complement them. If you favor a traditional style, look at our Classic Steel and Designer Steel collections. Our classic Carriage House Steel designs and Carriage House Wood collection offer excellent options for a more rustic style.

• Carriage House Steel Garage Doors
• Classic Steel Garage Doors
• Designer Steel Garage Doors
• Fiberglass Garage Doors
• Carriage House Style Wood Doors
• Colonial Style Wood Garage Doors 100 Series
• Custom Wood Garage Doors

Craftsman Homes

These homes are made with natural wood, stone, and brick and have flat rooflines with covered porches. This category also includes Bungalows and Prairie homes.

Craftsman-style homes look best with garage doors that complement their straight lines. Contemporary panel designs in our Classic Steel collection can complement a Craftsman-style home with siding. Recessed panel designs in our Carriage House Steel collection reflect the boxy nature of a Craftsman-style home. Our Wood Carriage House garage doors are ideal for complementing the natural materials used in these homes.

• Carriage House Steel Garage Doors
• Classic Steel Garage Doors
• Designer Steel Garage Doors
• Fiberglass Garage Doors
• Carriage House Style Wood Doors
• Colonial Style Wood Garage Doors 100 Series
• Custom Wood Garage Doors