Get Inspired With These 50 Beautiful Carriage Door Ideas!
image 1. white doors with four panel windows on each door.
Introduction
For many people, a garage door is the first part of the house they see when they get home from a long day of work or a long trip. A garage can door bring that “wow, finally home” sensation. What if your garage door wasn’t only a dull door?What if your garage door looks beautiful and exactly the way you ever wanted? We decided to share 50 beautiful pictures of previous projects we have done to inspire your next beautiful home or business project for this post.
image 2. classic mid-bar style with no windows and security lock handle.
image 3. classic studio style with six window panels and strap hinges.
Garage door or Carriage Door? What is the difference?
Many people get a little confused by these terms, but there’s no reason to!
A garage door is a door that is used to close the entrance to your garage, regardless of its style or opening mechanism.
A carriage door is a door system that opens and closes by swinging in or out of the doorway.
image 4. unfinished wood with six panel privacy glass.
image 5. classic studio style with four panel clear glass.
image 6. classic vertical plank style with three panel clear glass + matching entry door.
The history of Carriage Doors
Carriage doors have been around for at least 100 years! Incredibly popular during the 19th century, the elite used wooden carriage doors as a simple door system that allowed their carriage and horses to enter and exit their “carriage houses" quickly.
Several decades later, carriage doors are now a beautiful door trend that incorporates history and design. Although modern carriage doors still keep the same classic design and construction techniques from the past, there are now much more sophisticated and customizable.
Nowadays, carriage doors can be constructed with several different wood species, construction techniques and mixed with other materials, such as glass, and steel. Carriage doors can even be automatized with the assistance of automatic garage door openers.
You can add some extra character to you carriage door by adding customized hinges and handles.
image 7. vertical plank style with dark stain finish, two panel clear glass and long, elegant pull handles.
image 8. Commercial Application. Classic British X style with brown paint finish.
image 9. All black! Monotone design with matching entry door.
image 10. Double set of the Classic Z Brace for a vintage, classic farm look.
Common uses
Still widely used for garages, carriage doors have become a very popular solution for different applications and projects. With all of its character and visual appeal, carriage doors made their way to designers’ and architects’ hearts as an attractive and effective solution for homes and businesses, especially in the luxury business.
Carriage doors are so iconic and attractive that they are a go-to solution for hotels, casinos, farms, bakeries, restaurants, museums, art galleries, and many other venues.
Damon Bundshchuh
August 04, 2023
Hello, I am looking for 2 sets of doors for a garage. Each opening is 7×9. The space it somewhat tight so I was imagining a bi-fold with one swing for each opening. Something along the lines of SL08.
Thank you for your time and advice.
Damon