Your garage door is one of the largest visual elements of your home's facade—often accounting for 30-40% of what visitors see from the street. Yet most garages are fitted with the samegeneric roll-up doors that do nothing for curb appeal.
Carriage garage doors change thatequation entirely. These swing-out doors combine the grandeur of 19th-century carriage houses with modern engineering, creating an entrance that transforms your home's exterior from forgettable to unforgettable.
Unlike "carriage-style " roll-up doors that merely mimic the look with decorative overlays, true carriage garage doors swing outward on hinges—just like the original carriagehouse doors that protected horse-drawn carriages over a century ago. The resultis authentic character that faux wood panels simply can't replicate.
At RealCraft, we've beenhandcrafting carriage doors since 2003. Every door in our collection is built from 100% solid wood using traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery. This guide showcases 100+ of our carriage garage doors to inspire your project, from traditional craftsman styles to sleek modern designs.
Your garage door is one of the largest visual elements of your home's facade—often accounting for 30-40% of what visitors see from the street. Yet most garages are fitted with the samegeneric roll-up doors that do nothing for curb appeal.
Carriage garage doors change thatequation entirely. These swing-out doors combine the grandeur of 19th-century carriage houses with modern engineering, creating an entrance that transforms your home's exterior from forgettable to unforgettable.
Unlike "carriage-style " roll-up doors that merely mimic the look with decorative overlays, true carriage garage doors swing outward on hinges—just like the original carriagehouse doors that protected horse-drawn carriages over a century ago. The resultis authentic character that faux wood panels simply can't replicate.
At RealCraft, we've beenhandcrafting carriage doors since 2003. Every door in our collection is built from 100% solid wood using traditional mortise-and-tenon joinery. This guide showcases 100+ of our carriage garage doors to inspire your project, from traditional craftsman styles to sleek modern designs.
Carriage garage doors (also called carriage house doors, coach doors, or swing-out garage doors) are hinged doors that swing outward rather than rolling up on tracks. They originated in the 19th century to protect horse-drawn carriages. Unlike roll-up "carriage style" doors that only imitate the look, true carriage doors operate with authentic swing-out functionality and are typically built from solid wood. Modern carriage doors can be fully automated with swing-out openers like the Franklin Autoswing.
Carriage garage doors (also called carriage house doors, coach doors, or swing-out garage doors) are hinged doors that swing outward rather than rolling up on tracks. They originated in the 19th century to protect horse-drawn carriages. Unlike roll-up "carriage style" doors that only imitate the look, true carriage doors operate with authentic swing-out functionality and are typically built from solid wood. Modern carriage doors can be fully automated with swing-out openers like the Franklin Autoswing.
While most garage doors rely on screws and glue that fail over time, RealCraft carriage doors use mortise and tenon joinery—the same technique found in centuries-old furniture. This interlocking joint creates a mechanical bond that strengthens as wood expands and contracts with the seasons.
While most garage doors rely on screws and glue that fail over time, RealCraft carriage doors use mortise and tenon joinery—the same technique found in centuries-old furniture. This interlocking joint creates a mechanical bond that strengthens as wood expands and contracts with the seasons.
From the warm honey tones of White Oak to the deep chocolate richness of Black Walnut, every wood species tells a different story. Our collection includes domestic classics and exotic imports—each selected for beauty, durability, and suitability for exterior applications.
From the warm honey tones of White Oak to the deep chocolate richness of Black Walnut, every wood species tells a different story. Our collection includes domestic classics and exotic imports—each selected for beauty, durability, and suitability for exterior applications.
The Franklin Autoswing Opener is specifically designed for swing-out carriage doors. This quiet, overhead-mounted system transforms your doors into a remote-controlled entryway—no ceiling tracks required.
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The Franklin Autoswing Opener is specifically designed for swing-out carriage doors. This quiet, overhead-mounted system transforms your doors into a remote-controlled entryway—no ceiling tracks required.
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