Welcome to our in-depth guide on the latest styles in garage door design for 2023. In this article, we explore the hottest garage doors Perth trends, from sleek modern minimalism to smart garage doors that integrate seamlessly with your home automation system.
Guardian Doors is at the forefront of these innovative designs, offering a wide range of garage doors to suit any style and taste. Read on to discover the perfect garage door for your home, and don’t forget to check out our full range of products to find the ideal solution for your needs.
Sleek, modern minimalism
In 2023, Australians are gravitating towards clean lines and minimalist designs for their garage doors. Flat panels, flush designs, and slim frames made from materials like aluminium or steel are increasingly popular, offering a sleek and polished look. This trend is perfect for contemporary homes and can be easily matched with the rest of the property’s facade.
- Flat or flush panel designs for a streamlined appearance
- Slim frames to maintain a minimalist aesthetic
- Modern materials like aluminium or steel for durability and low maintenance
- The ability to complement various architectural styles, particularly contemporary homes
Bold, dark colours
Traditional white garage doors are giving way to darker, bolder hues in 2023. Charcoal, black, and deep navy are some of the most popular choices, adding sophistication and making a striking statement. These colours can complement both modern and traditional homes alike, and may even be combined with woodgrain textures for a unique and eye-catching effect.
- Darker colours like charcoal, black, or deep navy for a bold statement
- The ability to suit various architectural styles
- Options for combining dark colours with woodgrain textures for added visual interest
- Enhanced curb appeal and a modern look
Timber-look doors
Timber-look garage doors are gaining popularity in Australia, combining the natural beauty of wood with the durability and low maintenance of modern materials. Advanced printing technology allows these doors to convincingly mimic various wood species, including Australian natives like Jarrah and Spotted Gum. The result is a stunning, authentic appearance that adds warmth and character to your home, without the high maintenance requirements of real timber.
- Realistic woodgrain textures and colours for an authentic look
- Low-maintenance materials like steel or aluminium for increased durability
- A variety of wood species, including Australian natives, to choose from
- The ability to suit both traditional and modern homes
Glass panel accents
Incorporating glass panels into your garage door design is another trend that has gained traction in 2023. These panels allow natural light into your garage, creating a bright and welcoming space. Choose from clear, frosted, or tinted glass to suit your privacy preferences and to add a touch of elegance to your home’s exterior. Glass panel accents can be combined with various door materials and styles, including traditional and contemporary designs.
- Clear, frosted, or tinted glass panels for varying levels of privacy
- The ability to integrate with various door materials and styles
- Enhanced natural lighting in the garage space
- Added elegance and visual interest to your home’s exterior
Smart garage doors
Aussie homeowners are embracing technology, and garage doors are no exception. Smart garage doors can be controlled remotely through smartphone apps or integrated with your home automation system. This provides added convenience, as well as improved security and energy efficiency. With features like scheduling, geofencing, and real-time notifications, you can stay in control and keep your home safe.
- Remote control and monitoring via smartphone apps or home automation systems
- Enhanced security features, such as real-time notifications and automatic locking
- Geofencing capabilities for automatic opening and closing based on your location
- Scheduling options for added convenience and energy efficiency
- Integration with other smart home devices, such as lighting and security systems
Custom designs and personalisation
As homeowners seek to express their individual style, custom designs and personalisation options for garage doors are becoming more popular in 2023. From unique patterns and textures to incorporating artwork or graphics, there are endless possibilities to create a garage door that truly reflects your personality and enhances your home’s exterior.
- Customisable patterns, textures, and colours for a truly unique look
- The option to incorporate artwork, graphics, or even family crests
- A range of materials and styles to suit various architectural designs
- The ability to make a personal statement and enhance your home’s curb appeal
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Range of garage doors offered by Guardian Doors
Guardian Doors offers an extensive range of types of garage doors that can be customised to match the style of your home and tastes. Get a quick overview below or click here to see our full range of garage doors and colours available.
B&D Roll-A-Door®
Lasting strength and dependability.
Key features and advantages
- Robustness and longevity: B&D employs an exclusive ‘brake press’ technology that imprints a strong structural pattern on each roller door. This ensures that the door curtain stays flat and visually appealing throughout its lifetime, unlike inferior alternatives that may exhibit unattractive sagging and ‘bellying’.
- Silent and effortless performance: The incorporation of Nylofelt™ running strips on both sides of the roller door guarantees a virtually noiseless operation all year round, year after year.
- Increased protection for your valuables: Every Roll-A-Door is equipped with a highly resilient locking mechanism, effectively deterring unwanted break-ins.
- Total assurance: Enjoy a 7-year parts and labour warranty from Australia’s most recognised garage door brand.
B&D Panelift®
Dependable, secure, and long-lasting garage door functionality, year after year.
Key features and advantages
- Safety—inside and out: Each Panelift door comes with a distinct Pinchfree™ finger-safe design on both sides of the door, safeguarding your fingers from painful pinching between the hinges.
- Effortless and quiet performance: Custom-designed guides by B&D ensure the door glides smoothly and quietly during operation, making coming and going from your home a pleasant experience.
- Strength and longevity: Every Panelift panel is crafted from durable, reinforced COLORBOND® steel, designed to withstand the harsh Australian weather conditions.
- Proven dependability: A 3-year parts and labour warranty is supported by a nationwide team of garage door specialists in Australia.
- Impressive colour selection: Choose from an extensive range of colours, specifically developed with the Australian landscape and lighting in mind.
Controll-A-Door® (B&D Automatic Openers)
One of our most prestigious garage door designs—remotely operable and monitorable.
Key features and advantages
- Peace of mind: Ever worried about leaving your garage door open? With a B&D Smart Phone Control Kit, you can monitor and control your garage door whether you’re at home or away.
- Remote controls: Every Controll-A-Door® automatic garage door opener comes standard with premium Tri-Tran+™ remote control technology, which offer:
- Advanced security against code grabbing devices that can gain access to your home
- Dependable operation—ensuring your remote control will work when needed
- Minimal interference from other wireless devices, such as baby monitors or doorbells
- Optional and popular accessories:
- Entry keypad which allows garage access without a transmitter. Ideal for children; no need to give them a key or transmitter as they can enter using their PIN number.
- Wireless safety beams for households with young children or pets, safety beams offer added safety and security. If the beam is interrupted while the door is closing, it will automatically stop and reverse. B&D always recommends using safety infrared beams on all automatic garage doors.
- Rechargeable battery backup—if the power supply to the opener is disrupted, the door will remain operational with the rechargeable battery backup.
- Warranty: 5-year warranty as standard.
Aluminium louvre garage doors
Style, functionality, and safety.
Key features and advantages
- Clever design: Designed for optimal airflow (minimum 22%) and diffused natural light, ensuring a comfortable and well-lit space.
- Ideal for coastal areas: Featuring a wind brace post system, providing a maximum C3 wind rating for wind regions C and D in Australia, making them suitable for cyclone-prone areas.
- Finger-proof safety: Includes a finger-proof safety feature, preventing fingers from being trapped during operation.
- Colour options: Available in a wide variety of Dulux® powdercoat and Colorbond colours for customization.
- Customisable design: Offered in various sizes and custom-built options to ensure a perfect fit for your property.
Steel-lined Inspirations
Complete customisability.
Key features and advantages
- Unique finger-safe design: Protects your family against getting their fingers trapped in the folding sections of the door when opening or closing.
- Protection from the elements: Seals out the elements that can penetrate conventional aluminium garage doors
- Limitless design options: Choose from over 100 designs.
- Complete colour flexibility: Seamless match your home’s style with your new garage door.
Sectional garage doors
Stylish, durable, and safe for your home.
Key features and advantages
- Full automation: Effortlessly operated with automatic systems for convenience and ease of use.
- Strong and quiet hinges: Uses specially designed hinges for smooth and trouble-free operation.
- Heavy-duty bottom rail: Each door is fitted with a sturdy heavy-duty bottom rail for increased strength where it’s needed most.
- Long-lasting design: Sectional panel lift door springs are designed to last more than 20,000 cycles, ensuring durability.
- Excellent safety features:
- Finger-proof safety: Prevents serious injuries and blocks out corrosive elements.
- Optional photo-eye: Electronic sensor that reverses the door if obstructions are detected.
- Auto-reverse system: Automatically stops and reverses the door if it touches an object.
- Choose a sectional garage door for a stylish, durable, and safe option that complements your unique Australian home.
This is just a selection of the steel-lined garage doors offered by Guardian Doors. Check out our complete collection here.
Final words
In conclusion, 2023 has ushered in a new era of garage door design, with Australians embracing bold colours, timber-look doors, glass panel accents, smart technology, and customisation options. Guardian Doors is committed to staying ahead of these trends, offering an extensive range of high-quality, stylish, and durable garage doors to suit any home.
Don’t miss out on enhancing your property’s curb appeal and functionality with a cutting-edge garage door from Guardian Doors. Explore our full range of products now, and contact our team of experts for professional advice and assistance in selecting the perfect garage door for your home. Upgrade your home with Guardian Doors today!
