Period style doors will look lovely on a traditional style of garage that is attached to a traditional property. You will be able to choose from lots of different styles and they will be the perfect complement to your property and to your garden, giving you the look you really want for your garage door. It can be hard to find something suitable when you live in a period property, and even more so if your home is a listed building. You will find plenty of options if you search for ‘period style garage door’ though, so don’t give up hope.

What is a period style garage door? 

The brilliant thing about a period style garage door is the fact that is is, actually, a modern day structure. It will give you the insulation and usability of a modern-day door, but it will still blend in with the older, more traditional aesthetic you have chosen for your home.

You can get doors with a period appearance in all kinds of garage door styles. These are the main style you will find with a deliberately period feel about them:

• Sectional doors. Despite their modern technology, these doors can easily be made to look like a period style door. They can be given a woodgrain finish and can have handle attached to make it look like they will open outwards, when in fact they are going to open upwards. This saves space and makes them a highly functional type of door, without compromising on appearance.
• Round the corner door. This operate by sliding open, with the door then fitting around the wall inside the garage. This create more space, as there does not need to be room for the door anywhere. It will just simply wrap around the inside of the wall and stay out of your way. The doors themselves can be given a traditional woodgrain finish, but they will actually be made of a modern material.
• Side hinged garage door. These will look rather like an entrance door to a home, only a lot bigger. This is the only type of door on this list that cannot be opened with a remote control, because it has to actually be opened like a door. However, it can be made from real timber and you will be able to select door furniture like handles and locks to give it a really traditional look and feel. For the most authentic period style door, a side hinged garage door is going to be your best bet.

When shopping for a garage door in a period style, look online. There is a vast range of doors available that you will be able to choose from. Select one that works for you, in terms of style, finish and functionality. It will be a style of door that matches your home, and only you will really know what will work. If you can’t find exactly what you want, call a garage door company and explain this to them to see if they can help you.