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Where To Buy/ServiceGarage Doors for Farmhouse-Style Homes
From wraparound porches to vertical siding, gabled roofs to exposed beams, farmhouse style homes capture timeless Americana that never goes out of fashion. These beloved features create a welcoming atmosphere that combines rustic charm with modern comfort. And there's one (often overlooked) design element that can elevate your farmhouse's curb appeal: the garage door. Whether you’re looking for modern farmhouse garage doors or classic designs, choosing the right style can make all the difference.
Farmhouse style emerged from practical, rural American homes of the 1700s and 1800s, characterized by clean lines, natural materials, and a perfect balance of form and function. Today's modern farmhouse designs embrace these traditional elements while adding contemporary touches like black hardware, large windows, and mixed materials.
There’s really no hard-and-fast rules when choosing garage doors for a farmhouse style home. You can look for designs that feature carriage house details, crossbuck patterns, or board-and-batten styling or go the complete opposite and embrace a modern glass garage door. Natural wood tones, crisp whites, and dark accents all work beautifully with the farmhouse look. Ready to find your perfect farmhouse garage door? Explore Clopay's collection of handcrafted doors designed specifically for farmhouse style homes.
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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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Reserve® Wood Extira®
Enjoy the craftsmanship of an Extira wood door that offers lasting style and performance. Extira is an eco-friendly, paint-grade wood composite that resists moisture, rot and termites. Engineered for outdoor use, it outperforms MDF and many wood species.
Reserve® Wood Custom
Both stunning and substantial, every Reserve® Wood garage door embodies our total commitment to design, detail and craftsmanship with the warmth and character no other material can match.
Reserve® Wood Limited Edition
A natural wood door is the kind of door that gets people talking. Our Limited Edition lives up to its billing, featuring eight of our most popular insulated carriage house door styles handcrafted for exceptional beauty, durability and energy efficiency.
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Reserve® Wood Semi-Custom
Let the lasting beauty of a natural wood door welcome you home. Choose from six recessed panel designs in redwood, hemlock or cedar outfitted with decorative windows and hardware to complement your architectural style and color scheme.
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Your farmhouse style home deserves a garage door that balances authentic character with modern performance. From traditional farm style garage doors to contemporary designs, today's options offer countless ways to customize your look while maintaining the style's signature warmth and charm.
Natural Light: The Beauty of Windows
Avante® garage doors
Windows are more than just a beautiful accent on farmhouse style garage doors – they're a nod to the style's emphasis on natural light and connection to the outdoors. Traditional farmhouse architecture featured windows wherever possible, and so can your garage door. Consider adding a row of windows across the top of your door or make a bold statement with full-view glass panels like those found in Clopay's Avante® series. For a more traditional look, opt for small paned windows that mirror your home's window style. Popular options include clear glass for maximum light, frosted glass for privacy, or tinted glass that adds character while maintaining security.
Color and Finish: Making a Statement
Farmhouse style garage doors shine in both classic and contemporary color schemes. White remains a timeless choice, creating a clean canvas that highlights architectural details like crossbucks or panel designs. For modern farmhouse homes, bold black doors create dramatic contrast against light-colored siding. Gray tones offer a sophisticated middle ground that works beautifully with both traditional and contemporary farmhouse designs. Many homeowners coordinate their garage door color with other exterior elements — try matching your door to your window trim or front door for a cohesive look.
Smart Innovation: Insulation and Energy Efficiency
Modern farmhouse style doesn't mean sacrificing comfort for looks. Clopay's innovative polystyrene and Intellicore® polyurethane insulation systems help maintain consistent temperatures in your garage while reducing energy costs. This is particularly important if your garage shares walls with living spaces or if you use your garage as a workshop or hobby space. Insulated doors also operate more quietly and tend to last longer than non-insulated options. The added insulation also helps dampen outside noise, creating a more peaceful home environment.
When choosing a farmhouse style garage door, you can have the best of both worlds: beauty and functionality. Each Clopay series features an option for advanced Intellicore® polyurethane insulation with thermal break technology that helps seal out wind, rain, and snow. This proprietary technology allows you to select the perfect style for your home while ensuring lasting durability and comfort.
Carriage House Excellence
Canyon Ridge 5-Layer garage door
Clopay's carriage house garage doors bring timeless charm to farmhouse style homes. The Coachman® series features durable steel and insulation topped with textured composite overlay, creating the authentic look of historic "swing-out" carriage house doors. Another option is the Canyon Ridge® series which combines moisture-resistant composite cladding over an insulated steel core, delivering wood-like beauty without the maintenance concerns.
Natural Wood Farmhouse Garage Door
Reserve® Wood Limited Edition garage door
For homeowners wanting authentic wood farmhouse garage door craftsmanship, the Reserve® Wood Limited Edition offers eight authentic carriage house designs all with polystyrene insulated hemlock frames. These doors can be customized with square windows and crossbuck panels to enhance rustic curb appeal. The Reserve® collection stands out for its eco-conscious construction – Clopay uses wood harvested from sustainable and naturally fallen forestry, making it an environmentally responsible choice for your farmhouse style home.
Modern Farmhouses Garage Doors
Bridgeport™ Steel garage door
Clopay expertly bridges traditional farmhouse aesthetics with contemporary design through several innovative collections. The Bridgeport™ Steel series features clean, simple recessed panels with optional rectangular windows that create a subtle carriage house feel. These doors combine traditional symmetry with modern materials, perfect for updated farmhouse designs.
The Gallery® Steel and Avante® series offer fresh takes on farmhouse style. Gallery® Steel doors feature grooved panels that can be enhanced with decorative windows and Ultra-Grain® faux wood grain finishes, creating a perfect balance between modern sophistication and farmhouse charm. The Avante® series, with its contemporary lines and tempered glass panels, works surprisingly well with modern farmhouse designs, especially when paired with traditional exterior elements.
Creating your farmhouse garage door can be a collaborative process with Clopay's extensive customization options and expert dealer network. Clopay offers doors in various sizes, including custom sizing options, ensuring a perfect fit for any opening. When it comes to style and color, the possibilities are impressive – including flush or grooved panel designs, each with unique texture options, and select a list of standard colors, Ultra-Grain wood-look finishes, or explore Color Blast® custom paint options in over 1,500 shades.
Before making your final decision, take advantage of Clopay's EZDoor™ tool, which lets you see how different customized garage doors will look directly on an image of your home. This helps eliminate guesswork and ensures you'll love the final result.
For the best experience, work with one of Clopay's 3,000+ independent dealers. These local experts provide professional guidance on everything from design selection to installation, ensuring your new farmhouse garage door matches your vision and meets the building codes.
Clopay is North America's largest overhead door manufacturer, earning their reputation through exceptional quality and innovation. Their farmhouse collection combines timeless design with modern engineering – from classic carriage house styles to contemporary interpretations, each door is crafted to enhance your home's character while providing lasting durability.
Whether you're drawn to the natural beauty of the Reserve® Wood series, the low-maintenance appeal of Canyon Ridge®, or the modern aesthetics of Bridgeport™ Steel, Clopay's vast dealer network remains unmatched in professionalism and expertise. Connect with a local dealer today to discover how the perfect garage door can elevate your farmhouse style home.
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