There are countless options of garage doors available to buy with different styles, materials, and colors. It can be daunting trying to choose one. Here is a buyer's guide for garage doors to help you make your decision. Garage Door Styles Panels: This is the most timeless and common type of garage door. There are different kinds of paneled garage doors. There are smooth panels that gives only a small amount of texture, short panels which are small rectangular panels, and long panels which are longer rectangular panels.