It’s already March 2017, so we believe it’s the last moment for us to share with you the latest garage door trends that brought our attention.
While 2017 saw Australia take on a more modern look, 2017 the style-gurus say, is shaping up to be very different. Polished metals and exposed industrial frames are out – with natural elements and soft colours taking their place.
In this month’s article we’re going to discuss the industry experts’ style predictions, as well as our own 2017 garage door style choices. So read on, you may be surprised by what’s coming back into fashion.
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Sustainability and eco-friendly materials
Global warming and other environmental concerns are making the headlines of news outlets Australia wide. It’s not surprising then that many Australian consumers are looking to lessen their carbon footprint.
“Sustainability is at the heart of anything that is being manufactured today. Recycling, repurposing, reinventing and reusing are all things that consumers are beginning to consider when they make purchases today.” – Michela Abrams, Dwell Home Design president
With this in mind, we predict that wooden garage doors will become an even more popular choice. These days many wooden garage doors are constructed from red cedar, which is one of the most sustainable of building materials. Production of red cedar also requires less energy, and that in turn reduces greenhouse gases.
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White is new black
Unassuming, warm tones were a hit in 2016. The year saw many Australians use greek blues and olive greens to refresh the look of their homes.
2017 is set to simplify things further with whites making a comeback. Paint manufacturer Benjamin Moore even went so far as naming ‘simply white’ as the 2017 home design colour of the year.
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Art deco style and custom design
Art deco is one of those looks that seems to be constantly coming in and out of fashion. Despite this, US real estate and home improvement website Zillow is calling art deco the look of 2017.
We can read in one of their articles:
“Art deco will make a bold new comeback in 2016. Look for the style’s trademark geometric patterns and honeycomb shapes to weave their way into everything from wallpaper to artwork, adding elegance and dimension to any space.”
So what does this mean for garage doors?
More custom made doors and unique designs!
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Gadgets and automatic devices
It’s no secret, Australia loves its gadgets. From choosing what to watch in the evening, to ordering a pizza, new technology has made thousands of everyday tasks faster, easier and more convenient.
This demand for simple, practical devices doesn’t stop at iPhones and Android devices either.
More than ever Australian homeowners are choosing to install automatic garage door systems.
Like all good tech, automatic garage door opener make the task at hand (opening and closing your garage door) faster and easier.
So it’s very likely that 2017 will see more Australians installing automatic openers for their new or existing homes.
