The future of garage renovations

Modern, sleek wood garage doors are an enduring trend. "On the exterior, garage doors are becoming an architectural statement," Cash says. "We’re seeing interest in minimalist door styles, upgraded materials, and smart technology that pairs with the overall design [of the home]." Inside a garage, homeowners are gravitating toward cleaner lines, integrated lighting, and cabinetry that feels more in line with the house’s interior design. "We expect to see strong demand for flexible storage systems that adapt to changing needs," Cash says.

Still, the garage door is the largest visual element facing the street, so homeowners are going to continue investing in doors that elevate their home’s overall curb appeal. For many, houses are also their greatest financial investment, and so, boosting a house’s perceived monetary worth will always take precedence. This is especially true looking ahead to 2026, as housing market analysts have already predicted a 50 percent price drop in the real estate market as it shifts into a more "buyer-friendly" one.

And the future of garage aesthetics might soon change even further. As homeowners attempt to keep up with the proverbial Joneses, embracing the use of smarter technology—greater security systems, new EV charging stations, energy-efficient insulation systems, and solar panels becoming standard practice in the garage—they’re further enabling a once neglected area of the home to become not only functional but valuable, too.