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Matching your garage door and front entrance door is a great way to enhance the appearance on almost any home. It lifts the entire appearance when the colours or styles are co ordinated.
If your garage door is on the same elevation, or very visible alongside your front entrance or side entrance door, then matching the colour, style or material choice is a very good idea for a stunning uplift in your home appearance. In some cases there are garage doors which are exactly the same colour, finish, material and design, albeit that obviously a 1 metre wide front door cannot just be a reduced mini size version of the garage door design, unless very minimalistic designs are used indeed.
Our in house sales staff have years of experience with all the major manufacturers for entrance and garage doors and can advise and show you many different ways to achieve a co ordinated final installation.
You can mix and match materials and door brands for sure to great effect and it all depends on exactly how exact you want the match to be.
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Colour Match
The least effort for great results can simply be matching the exact colour of the garage and front door. If they are the same material this is easier and if they are manufactured by the same company then even better for your chances of an exact match. You can place an electric aluminium roller door in anthracite grey next to a composite front door in anthracite grey and the results can be stunning, even though the designs might be quite different.
Design Matching
Matching the door designs is a lot harder, unless you are looking at only straight horizontal or vertical lines used in the door designs, something which can be scaled up or down in size and still works.
Bear in mind however, a front entrance door will usually have a raised sill at the bottom, which will place the door panel higher off the ground than a garage door without a cill, so those horizontal lines will take some effort and thought to match exactly in line if this is required. They don’t have to be exact, especially if they are not that close to each other or at an angle to each other. The choice is yours..
Design Elements
Picking out minor or major design elements is another great way to match a garage door and front door and then also an electric entrance gate as well.
Stainless steel design elements, or various windows in square, rectangular or round designs can be matched in the 2 door types. Designer type handles also make this very striking final effect when matched properly.
Most design elements are either stainless steel or coloured finishes. A handle is an obvious example with there are also designs in shapes and maybe common hinge designs to be more subtle about the match..
Performance
Many customers now insist on higher performance doors for their home. It isn't surprising with energy costs alway rising, but also there is the knowledge that any high performance door is nearly always higher quality and usually very durable too, for longevity, security and other benefits like acoustic insulation to reduce noise to the inside and out.
We can offer many high performance entrance and garage doors, which are often designed to work together and focus on performance alongside style.
Whether that is insulated double skinned Sectional garage doors matching aluminium or steel entrance doors, or maybe double skinned steel Side Hinged garage doors matching steel or aluminium front doors as well. The designs and colours are endless, as well as unique styling, often with 2 or more colours used on the door design.
We can provide you a unique door for your home, designed to your preference and style and colours.
Installations
We have installed many matching entrance and garage doors over 38 years, each providing excellent looking results. It is ony in the last 10 years or so that materials, paint and manufacturing processes have allowed more exact matching to be achieved. See some great examples below....
Pedestrian Side Doors
We can provide exact material, colour and performance matching pedestrian side doors for your garage when required. Many insulated sectional overhead and side hinged garage doors have a range of matching side doors for any garage where there is a seperate pedestrian access.
This side door is often a weak point for security when a garage door is replaced with greater security than the previous door. Many garages have a pedestrian door in close vicinity to the front door so again a matching or co ordinated colour or design is desirable.
Matching Entrance Gates
The rise in popularity for aluminium electric entrance gates has also meant a rise in many homes co-ordinating driveway electric entrance gates alongside the front entrance and garage doors too.
We have been installing electric gates since 1986 and have seen gate designs and trends come and go, but the simple concept of matching colours, designs and materials for doors and gates and even fencing on the outside of your property isn't unique, but certainly now made a lot easier to accomplish.
Aluminium is a great material for entrance gates if manufactured to a high standard. Sliding or swing gate styles are both equally available. We can also match timber gates and garage doors in Iroko, Accoya, Oak, Sapele, Idigbo and a few other fantastic timber species used for outdoors. Our timber gates are very much made to order so you choose the size, design and finish and we can manufacture to order.
Steel entrance gates in traditional styles are still popular on many properties.
Not Sure Where to Start? Don't worry, with 37 years experience we can guide you and help you select the highest quality, compliant, reliable and secure garage door Call and speak to one of our expert team members today on
01933 229135
Would you appreciate the benefits of high security, thermal insulation and the fantastic appearance that can now be achieved with a high-class range of front entrance doors?
Front entrance doors are also available alongside matching garage doors, and are equipped with high-tech operating systems to fit perfectly with your home as well as your modern lifestyle.
Our Services
The Garage Door Centre is one of the only few UK specialist companies offering a standard and bespoke range of the highest quality entrance and garage doors that are specifically designed to match each other. Not only are we able to offer matching front and garage doors, but also garage side entrance doors and internal doors too, truly completing the harmonious aesthetic.
Whether the style of your property is traditional, conventional or contemporary, The Garage Door Centre is able to provide the perfect combination of doors in materials and finishes that compliment your home. Hormann’s superb door ranges are able to offer co-ordination among their garage, entrance and side doors; the majority of their sectional garage door designs have exact or complimentary entrance doors in either contrasting or matching finishes and colours.
Such harmonisation is something that is naturally flattering for your home, but is especially relevant in accordance with the trends and aesthetics of modern homes. Co-ordination of windows, guttering, doors and other features in colour and style is now more common in the UK and the results can be stunning from some of the homes we have seen.
Manufacturers
There is a great number of Hormann designs to choose from, and each one boasts great strength that surpasses that of plastic and timber doors. Hormann’s aluminium and steel doors offer minimal maintenance requirements and are certain to always look impressive.
Today however, there is far more choice in terms of designs with Ryterna doors. Ryterna allow you to either keep their standard designs, alter them or even design your own doors completely. Whatever the design process opted for, you can then match your front and garage door, allowing for great potential.
Hormann Front Entrance Doors
Hormann have various ranges of entrance doors for your home, all of great quality, deciphering properties and appealing designs.
Refer to the four diagrams below to further understand the mechanisms and thickness of the door leafs between the different ranges.
With a U-Value of 0.47 W/(m2K) (dependant on door size) and 100mm thick, it is clear why the Hormann TherboCarbon is a top of the range product.
Not only does the door have excellent levels of insulation for your home, the 9-bolt locking system, anti-picking system and sheer strength of the door offers a significant amount of security.
The aluminium door is also equipped with a stainless steel interior lever handle and concealed hinges between the door leaf and frame.
The Thermo 46 offers a solid steel door of 46mm thickness and, dependant on the size of the door, has a U-Value up to approximately 1.1 (W/m2K).
The door is equipped with a multi-point locking system as standard to deter and prevent intruders, with options to add RC 2 safety equipment.
The ThermoSafe door by Hormann consists of a 73mm aluminium door leaf, with a U-Value (dependant on door size) of 0.8 (W/m2K) and an 80mm frame with thermal break for great insulation.
The great security that is offered is due to the 5-point locking system that is installed. With over 18 colours and 70 door designs to choose from, the ThermoSafe range is sure to provide you with a door to your taste and requirements.
The Thermo 65 is a high-quality 65mm thick steel entrance door with an 80mm aluminium frame with thermal break. The U-Value (dependant on door size) is up to approximately 0.87 (W/m2K).
The door possesses multi-point locking systems as standard, with the option of additional RC 2 safety measures.
Security
When it comes to security, you can rely on the high quality of Hörmann entrance doors. The H-5-Automatic special security pivoting bolt lock, included as standard, provides your home with quality-tested protection. When locking, 3 steel bolts with 2 additional hooks pivot into the stainless steel lock plates. In addition, a stainless steel bolt on the hinge-side engages with the fascia frame. This way, you can feel perfectly secure with the effective 6-point locking system. The beautifully shaped security rose escutcheon additionally protects the profile cylinder against drilling and twisting off. Available in white and stainless steel.
Graduated higher security Hörmann offers you various security packages offering graduated additional security and comfort.
Secure opening with an integrated steel bar: The S-3 S security package features a steel bar integrated in the lock. This allows you to initially open the door only a crack, preventing strangers from pushing it open all the way. This security package is also available with an automatic lock (S-5 S Automatik) which automatically locks your entrance door when it is pulled shut. The automatic lock is also available without a steel bar (S-5 Automatik).
Automatic locking – comfortable opening:
The S-5 Comfort security packages have an automatic lock that locks the door automatically when pulled shut. When opening via one of the control element options (internal push button, hand transmitter, etc.) an integrated motor releases the lock and the door can be easily opened Of course you can continue to unlock your entrance door with its key.
Push button opening
With S-5 Comfort, your entrance door can be opened at the push of a button from the inside, e.g. via the house intercom. This is especially suited for multi-party residences.
Fingerprint scanner
S-5 Comfort Scan opens your door with a finger scanner. You and your family no longer need keys. You can also open your Hörmann garage door with this technology.
Complete freedom and peace of mind - never forget your keys or code again.
Ryterna
Ryterna also offer the option of styling and coordinating front entrance and garage doors. Ryterna place emphasis on their ability to create modern and unique patterns and designs, even allowing you to create your own designs to appear on the doors.
This means that, in addition to their fantastic standard designs, you are able to alter these or create your own. This can include features such as windows, house numbers and any patterns you design yourself.
Ryterna's front doors are comprised of three ranges, offering three variations of thickness depending on insulation requirements. Their high quality yet diverse qualities make Ryterna front doors a competitive option on the market.
Not Sure Where to Start? Don't worry, with 37 years experience we can guide you and help you select the highest quality, compliant, reliable and secure garage door Call and speak to one of our expert team members today on
01933 229135
