Security and attractiveness: you might not think of the two as going together. However, it is perfectly possible to find doors for garages and homes that cover both areas – you just need to be careful and shop in the right places and do your research thoroughly.

A good place to start is to think about the kind of door you might like. Should it be simple and easy to open manually, as an up-and-over door? Or would you prefer an electric opening door that rolls up, like a roller shutter garage door? Roller shutter and sectional doors tend to look more minimalist and modern, so they work well with a contemporary aesthetic. That’s not to say they won’t work well with a traditional home as well – just have a vision of the kind of look you are trying to create. By approaching the task in this order, you will get the functionality you need and the looks you want.