Garage Door Trends

Spring has almost sprung everyone! You might not need a garage door at the moment, but when you do it is always nice to keep up with the latest trends in the garage door industry. 

We've taken a look at some of the trends in 2013 for all of you to be aware of. Whether it is design, commercial, or even the latest and greatest gadgets! 

Here's something interesting to think about, adding a stylish new garage can also help build the home's curb appeal. Here are tips we found from Amy Campbell from Door Dealer Diaries, "A stylish garage door enhances any home's curb appeal, which can also increase the value of the home. With new technologies and materials, upgrading a garage door doesn't have to be a huge investment, but it is an investment worth making.

Amy also goes on to talk about remodeling tips and tricks, "Remodeling" magazine agrees. The magazine's 2012-2013 Cost vs. Value report, a national home-improvement study conducted by publisher Hanley Wood in partnership with the National Association of Realtors (NAR), ranked an upgrade from an entry-level door to a mid-level door as the second-best ranked project for returning value when spending less than $5,000. The report ranked an upgrade to an upscale garage door the third-highest ranked project under $5,000." 

What we can learn from remodeling trends is that redesign and spending that extra penny might actually help out more in the end if you were to sell your home. 

Eco-friendly garages are another trend we are seeing. "In its annual list of the Top 50 high performance, eco-friendly residential building products, GreenBuilder Magazine recognized Clopay's Canyon Ridge Collection for its unique appearance, material innovation and design versatility, while also pointing out the extreme durability and energy efficiency the door's five layer construction method provides." Do you know of any great Eco-friendly garage products in your area? 

One last garage door design trend we are seeing in 2013 are windows. According to Kitchen Kool, many people are putting real windows in their garage doors, opposed to plastic cutouts. "1. Windows. You can find garage doors now that have windows. We are not just talking about plain windows either; you can find garage doors that incorporate beautifully designed windows that can help to add an extra design appeal to the exterior of your home. Many manufacturers are offering this feature. It would be best if consumers would shop around in order to locate the type and design of windows that would best match their home." 

We are always looking for more trends to update to our followers. For more information contact Overhead Door of the Northland by clicking here.