Several garage door styles can be put into the category of contemporary garage door styles. "Contemporary style" simply refers to what is popular now. It's fair to say that almost any garage door can be called contemporary, excluding the traditional-looking, simple raised-panel garage doors.

Contemporary garage doors often use a combination of materials. Some popular combinations, as noted on garagewownow.com, include: aluminum and glass; wood and steel; wood and copper; and wood and zinc. Decorative and distinct hardware can be used to make a garage door more contemporary in appearance. Check out Wild West Hardware for some unique garage door hardware.

If your home architecture is modern, a contemporary garage door would look best. From customized iron garage doors to solid-wood styles, there are seemingly endless garage door possibilities. Here are a few contemporary garage door design elements for you to think about:

• Consider bold or vibrant colors
• Metallic finishes are a popular and beautiful choice
• Colored glass windows
• Opaque glass windows
• Accessorize it! Don't overlook this important aspect of garage door design. The hardware, windows and hinges can all be customized to your desire.

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