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Home Repair Remodeling Design Dilemma

Front Door and Garage Door Design

3 years ago

We are rebuilding our house from scratch and we are deciding on garage and entrance door. I like Modern style and so far I can't find something with glass designs front door and garage door that I really like. Mostly I have found doors that are very common and every other house has the same design. I would like something with glass/mirror but also stunning and unique :/

thank you

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Maureen

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

Modern encompasses a lot of styles.

Have you looked at inspiration pictures and narrowed down to ones that would suit your home and then start your search for companies. Could your architect or builder provide style suggestions and even suppliers. You are seeing the same because of availability and pricing, so budget will be a factor.

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HU-178658043
3 years ago
For a new unique design perhaps the first step would be to find an architect.
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Tee
Original Author
3 years ago
i wanted this garage doors but now every other house has this design.

I asked our builder and he is not really helping us find a nice design. He just told me to go on Pinterest and find one 😕
jck910
3 years ago
Your builder is not a designer. Does he have a designer on staff? Have you spoken to the architect?
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Lisa Caudill Designs
3 years ago
Find a local Custom Window and Door service to help you.
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kl23
2 years ago
Tee, I still like your choices for door and garage door. But seeing these makes me wonder about my ideas for your columns and the triangle above the garage. I didn't know you already found gloss in the garage door. I wouldn't worry that everyone else likes your idea. It will make the neighborhood more cohesive. You also don't want to stick out like a sore thumb. Can you post pictures of these doors plus maybe some of the other houses on your post about choosing materials over your garage?
Tee
Original Author
2 years ago
We have ordered frosted glass door. I wanted mirror one but i found out at night time if lights are on inside anyone can see through it. I wanted to match main door with the garage and i didnt like the idea of having zero privacy so i went with frosted glass garage and front door. Both will be glass with creamy white stones outside
kl23
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Nice, Tee! I like the frosted glass idea.

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