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What are Garage Door Trends for 2023?

In 2023, homeowners can expect to see a number of exciting garage door trends that will continue to push the boundaries of what is possible with this vital part of their home. 

Trend 1: B&D Garage Doors

B&D is a leading manufacturer of garage doors and has been at the forefront of innovation in the industry for many years. Their products are known for their high quality, durability, and versatility, making them a popular choice for homeowners who want to make a statement with their garage doors. b&d garage doors are available in various styles and materials, including steel, aluminium, and timber, so homeowners can easily find the perfect door to suit their home’s design and aesthetic.

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Trend 2: The Wooden Look

This is a trend we are all here for… however, we understand the maintenance that usually comes with timber which can differ people from choosing this material! Luckily for you, our excellent suppliers at B&D Garage Doors have made achieving this vision super easy. Knotwood is one of our favourite materials for many reasons… its eco-friendly, timeless, safe, durable, and best of all, it looks like the real deal natural wood. Made from aluminium, knotwood is the perfect option for those seeking convenience, being rust-resistant and durable. Joints, screws, rivets, and fixings are also concealed within the design profile, meaning you can achieve a sleek, modern and sophisticated look. Now, who wouldn’t want that? Knotwood also comes in a wide range of powder coating colours; whether you want to achieve that light coastal oak look or a dark modern ashy style, we basically have it all!

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Trend 3: Smart Roller Door

Have you ever left the house in a rush to work and thought, “oh no, did I shut the garage door?”… this year it may be time to invest in a smart garage door! Having a smart roller door means that at the touch of your fingertips, you can securely open and close your garage door anytime and anywhere. Using the app, you can access the camera view of your garage and receive real-time notifications on your smartphone when the door has been left open or obstructed, thus creating greater security and less stress for you and your family. The B&D Garage Door app also allows you to authorise specific users to operate the garage door and remove any you don’t! This means that when your teenagers come stumbling home late from a night on the town and lock themselves out, you can easily open the garage door from your bed or not… 

For more information on this epic technological advancement, check out B&D’s ‘Smart Garage Door Openers’ page!

Image Credit: B&D Garage Doors

Trend 4: Farmhouse Vibes

This home design style is characterised by its rustic, country-inspired aesthetic. Garage doors that feature the farmhouse vibe are typically made from wood or other materials like our favourite knotwood and are designed to evoke the look and feel of a traditional barn or stable door. This style of door is perfect for homes that are located in rural areas or that have a country-style aesthetic. With a wide range of colours and materials, we can easily help you achieve this look and make it one that will fit your new or existing home! 

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Trend 5: Panelift Icon Garage Doors

B&D’s Panelift garage door model is one of the best in the game, and their upgraded Panelift Icon door really can’t get much better! This innovative product is designed to give homeowners a sleek and modern look while offering a range of features that make it easy to use and maintain. The Panelift Icon garage door features a unique design that allows it to fold up into a compact space when not in use, freeing up valuable space in the garage. With many amazing features such as its quiet operation, 5-year warranty guarantee, pinch-free hinges and stainless-steel cables, our customers can’t get enough!

Image Credit: B&D Garage Doors

Trend 6: Sustainability

One of the biggest trends in 2023 is sustainability. With more homeowners becoming environmentally conscious, it’s no surprise that there is a growing demand for eco-friendly garage doors. These doors are made from sustainable, recyclable, and renewable materials. Brands like B&D Garage Doors offer a range of environmentally friendly options, such as steel and composite doors that are energy-efficient, durable, and low-maintenance.

2023 is shaping up to be an exciting year for garage doors, with various new trends and designs emerging to meet homeowners’ changing needs and tastes. Whether you are looking for a smart garage door, a traditional wooden door look, or a farmhouse vibe, there is sure to be a garage door that meets your needs and style preferences. With so many options available, creating a garage door that perfectly complements your home and enhances its overall look and feel has never been easier.

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How To Choose The Right Garage Door For Your Home

What people can see from the street is essentially the public face of your home. Whilst we all have varying opinions on the balance of aesthetics and functionality, most people do place some value on the curb-side appeal of their home.

Your garage door can account for up to 60% of your home’s front exterior, so, it’s an important consideration when making choices about the look and feel of your home. There are many options available to you when choosing the right garage door, so we’ve provided some pointers to help you make the most suitable choice for your needs.

Design Aesthetic

Your overall home aesthetic might be light and airy, natural or farmhouse chic, dark and moody or perhaps mid-century in vibe. A white-fronted home won’t necessarily cry out for a black door, but then again maybe that’s your vision. Whatever your preference, there are many options that you can choose between to put your stamp on your home.

Profile Design

Profile design refers to the design that is on the door itself. The panelled components of your door are something that you can customise with considerations about width, texture and pattern.

Panelift Icon, Grange Profile Design with Plain Windows in the colour Ironstone
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Security

This one’s a no-brainer, and whether you have security concerns in your neighbourhood or not, garage doors with auto-lock security are beneficial to your home. As the largest entry point to your home, a garage door plays an important part in the overall security of your home. With an auto-lock option, you can forget about the need to secure your garage each time you leave the building. The system works by sending a heavy-duty bolt through the guard rail each time it closes, without the need for a key.

Sustainability

Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword. It’s a way of life that most people are aware of in some capacity and it’s a great new addition to many industries’ way of thinking. The B&D Designer Door range offers an environmentally friendly option with a Prodema Prodex. This material provides an elegant, natural wood option and has the added benefit of being highly durable and resistant to natural elements. It’s made from raw forest material which is managed in a socially and environmentally responsible way. You also get bonus points in green building certification schemes such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology).

Visibility

If you’re building a new home and your architectural vision is based on subtlety and minimalism, you can join forces with a growing number of people choosing to have their garage doors ‘hidden’ within the front facade of their home. It’s an elegant and stylish way to go and there are multiple ways that they can be incorporated.

Flushmount Sectional Door

Whatever your choices, your garage door is designed to last, so it’s a point worth considering carefully for the long-term curb-side appeal and function of your home.

When you’ve decided on a garage door, get in touch with C&M Garage Doors and we’ll help you make the right choice with the very best of what’s available.

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The C&M Garage Door Mobile Showroom

Introducing B&D To You…our mobile showroom

You’ve taken time off to look after the kids and it’s an ideal time tick off some things on your to-do list. One those is to finally organise a new garage door but taking your three tired kids to a showroom and consultation is the last thing you want to do. Good news! You don’t have to. The C&M mobile showroom called B&D To You can visit you in the comfort of your home to discuss your options and help you choose a garage door that is right for your needs. It’s a complementary service with no obligations, however, if you’re feeling ready to talk cost, our consultant, Mitchell, can provide an instant quote for you, right then and there.

We get it. Life is busy and items on your to-do list get left behind. That’s we decided to simplify the process of choosing a garage door for your home. The Northern Rivers stretches far and wide, and we understand that a visit to our showroom in Ballina is not feasible for some people. And so, we introduced B&D To You, our mobile showroom. Packed into a van, B&D To You makes design consultations simple, convenient and easy for our clients. With a showroom on wheels, we’re able to service the entire of the Northern Rivers and the Tweed – from Grafton to Kingscliff and everywhere in between.

There is a mini Panelift garage door in the van.

What’s inside our mobile showroom?

Our mobile showroom contains everything you need to choose the right garage door for your home. From colour samples, profile designs, brochures and catalogues, it has everything. The van is even fitted out with a mini B&D Panelift garage door (our most popular door) that works, so you can see it in action.

One thing to know is that the B&D To You van is only stocked with B&D Garage Door products. We’re the only B&D Garage Door Accredited dealer on the North Coast of NSW, so 95% of our installations are B&D Garage doors. However, we do install Damar garage doors from time to time. If you are after one of those, visit us in our showroom in the Ballina Industrial Estate where we have colour and design samples.

The benefits of our mobile showroom

To put it simply, our mobile showroom makes choosing a garage door easy, convenient and straightforward for you. You can explore the range through a touch-test experience and see samples of every colour choice in the comfort of your driveway. Our expert design consultants can assess your home and provide recommendations if you wish. With extensive knowledge of the B&D range, the consultants are also there to support you making your decision on a garage door.

The mobile showroom has samples of every colour and profile design to make your choice easier.

We now service the Tweed in our mobile showroom

With the addition of our mobile showroom, we are now able to provide our services to homeowners in the Tweed. Previously, visiting our showroom in Ballina from the Tweed wasn’t always possible. However, now that we can drive our showroom around, we’ve extended our service area to include the Tweed. Whether you live in Pottsville, Cabarita, Casuarina, Tweed Heads or Murwillumbah, our mobile showroom can visit you at home.

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