3 Garage Door Features That Complement Victorian-Style Homes

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If you have a beautiful Victorian-style home, you really need to think twice before installing a new garage door. The average garage door will take up one-third of the front surface of your home, so don't count on clashes in styles and designs to go unnoticed. When replacing old garage doors with new ones for a Victorian-styled homes, here are 3 tips to consider. 

Get a Rustic Finish with Wood

Victorian-styled architecture flourished from 1837 to 1901 when Queen Victoria ruled Britain. The architectural style of these homes featured more grandeur than the style of homes today and primarily featured irregular-shaped, steep roofing and textured shingles. Nowadays, this style happens to feel more rustic. To complement the nostalgic style of the past, pick garage doors that are either made from wood or made from fiberglass designed to mimic the appearance and texture of wood. In contrast, metal garage doors tend to have a more contemporary look to them, which may cause the garage door to stand out from the rest of your home. 

The nostalgic element in style can be further emphasized by distressing the paint of the wood. As it can be difficult to manipulate the texture of the wood, you will want to focus more of your efforts on distressing the paint. Take a sandpaper to scratch up areas of the garage door that would naturally age more quickly, like the edges. Make sure you apply a layer of top coat to protect the finished look.

Opt for Raised Panels

Undeniably, one of the most prominent features of Victorian-style architectures lies in texture. Almost every aspect is textured, as smooth surfaces are avoided. As the rest of your home is textured and features irregular shapes that stand out from one another, it would look odd if your garage doors had a smooth surface. Sectional garage doors with smooth surfaces will stand out, and not in a good way.

To add more textures to your new garage door, choose a design with raised panels. Raised panels give off the impression of depth. There are many different designs of raised panels available. For Victorian-style homes, you want to choose a style that is angular. Rectangles and squares will do wonders in complementing your home. 

Include Decorated Windows at the Top

One of the most prominent features of Victorian-style homes is the amount of detail incorporated into each aspect of the home, whether it be the window trims or the roofing shingles. These details make the architecture look more elegant. In particular, Victorian-style homes feature beautiful windows throughout, so it would be a good idea to choose a garage door with some decorated windows at the top to complement this aspect of your home.

You can choose windows with textured glass panes or windows that have different types of engravings or details added to sections of the glass. The windows at the top of the garage door will also allow for natural sunlight to penetrate into your garage. This will make your garage appear a lot more inviting and cozy. It's a great idea for those who would like to transform their garage into a work space for completing home improvement projects.

Conclusion

Victorian-style homes have particularly prominent and interesting features that make them stand out from other types of architecture. If you are looking to replace your old garage door with a new one, it's important to consider choosing a garage door that fits the same style; otherwise, the new garage door will stick out like a sore thumb and clash with the architectural styling of your home, which you definitely don't want! 


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