How To Open Up Your Entertainment Area in 2022

Summer is on its way! And that means it’s time to start thinking about all those summer parties you want to have. Nothing says summer like lounging around the pool with friends and family. But what if you don’t really have enough space to entertain? What if your outdoor area feels secluded from the house, making it awkward for everyone to go where they want? If that’s the case, then it might be time to invest in an outdoor living countertop door.

Don’t let the name throw you! Garage doors don’t have to be just for cars. These types of overhead doors function like roll up kitchen windows or bar countertop doors. Having one of these overhead doors installed at your house will create a whole new way to entertain, or simply be for you to enjoy.

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Benefits of Outdoor Living Garage Doors

There are a number of reasons why these overhead doors are great for your home. If you install one, it will:

  • Add to the beauty of your home
  • Liven up your patio space and enrich your entertainment area
  • Make your entertainment parties more exciting
  • Provide easier access between the kitchen and outdoors
  • Provide good insulation
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Whatever your reasoning is for installing one of these countertop doors, it will be well worth it!

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Different Types of Garage Doors to Open Up Outdoor Space

There are a number of styles and options to choose from when installing an outdoor living garage door. What you choose will largely depend on where you want the overhead door to go, how much room you have, and the styles you like.

Full-View Glass Countertop Door

This style works really well if you have a basement kitchen with tall roofs. Countertop doors are a very popular type of roll up kitchen window. This overhead door is an excellent way to connect your kitchen to an outside area. It can create a bar area outside where people can converse with those in the kitchen. Instead of those areas being separate, they’re now seamlessly combined. Plus, your outdoor space will look very stylish.

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Bifold Windows

Instead of rolling, this window folds open. These horizontal folding windows are perfect for when you don’t have a lot of ceiling space, but still want to open up your area. This is a great option for outdoor renovations and will allow everyone to interact across the area. This stylish window will be a huge hit!

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Gas Strut Windows

Another option to open up your outdoor living area is a type of window known as gas strut windows. Gas strut windows opens up and outward to give you additional space and a stylish design. This type of window creates a fun and unique look that also provides a lot of different functionality. These type of windows are easy to use, easy to maintain, and will help make your gatherings even more fun!

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Garage Door Screens

Another great option for livening up your entertainment area is to include a garage door screen. These screens have a ton of benefits, including:

  • Maintaining your privacy
  • Providing shade and cooling
  • Keeping pests out of your garage
  • Reducing heat glare from your driveway
  • Conserving energy to save money
  • Protecting outdoor furniture from sun fading
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As you can see, there are a lot of reasons to consider getting a garage door screen. Contact us today to get yours!

Get Started on Opening Up Your Outdoor Space

No matter what option you choose, your bar table area and outdoor living space will look amazing! Your guests will be able to interact and have a lot more room. Your outdoor space will be interesting and very stylish. Call Aaron Overhead Doors today to schedule an appointment and get a quote. You’ll soon be on your way to having an exciting entertainment area with your new countertop door!

Shane Riza
14:58 12 Sep 25
Excellent responsiveness. There was a question on where to put the window panel and Matt was committed to getting it right even if it meant redoing some work. Great work and very efficient. Will definitely use this company again.
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13:58 10 Sep 25
Aaron’s tech Joe arrived on time and completed the installation in a timely manner. He’s very professional and personable. I’ll definitely call Aaron w/ any future garage door issues.
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16:17 02 Sep 25
Joe was great, super helpful and very informative.

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17:15 28 Aug 25
The entire company was fantastic- from Bree calling me back on Memorial day to Joe arriving Tuesday morning to address my issue. The entire door system was reviewed nd evaluated thoroughly.
Joe patiently explained what I had, needed to be done and what my options in general were for repair. Once the estimate was ready, Joe again patiently explained the repair options and discussed in detail any specific line items I either didn't understand or was looking for clarification on.
The estimates were fair and reasonable for the work involved and once I made my choice the work was begun and finished well within the time frame Don gave me for the repair. I am extremely pleased with everything- top to bottom and will continue to highly recommend Aaron Overhead Doors to anyone looking for garage door repairs/ replacement.
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19:01 25 Aug 25
I highly recommend Aaron Overhead Doors for any garage door needs. Joe Simon is professional, knowledgeable, and truly values his customers. Ally, who manages the service calls, is also extremely friendly and helpful.

When my garage door motor stopped working after just two years, Joe and the team took care of everything from start to finish with LiftMaster. They were completely honest, immediately let me know the unit was still under warranty, and kept me informed every step of the way while arranging the replacement. The entire process was seamless and stress-free thanks to their expertise and integrity.
Mike Thomason
18:00 25 Aug 25
Highly recommend Aaron Overhead Doors of Buford. They installed a garage door about 4 years ago. Called just for service and safety check - no issues. Largest item in the house, so wanted to be sure. Joe was very pleasant and helpful with answering all questions. The safety check and regular maintenance was completed quickly.
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13:48 20 Aug 25
Our sales person was wonderful - he really went the extra mile to find out what we needed and wanted. And the installation team was great - they were attentive and made doubly sure that everything was safely installed and that we were happy with the final results. It's been five months since the garage doors were installed, and we love them. We will certainly use Aaron Overhead Doors if we need garage door services in the future, and we are happy to refer them to others who need new doors or garage door service.
Jon Christopher
22:14 13 Aug 25
Matt was very attentive when I ask questions and he is very knowledgeable about the garage doors .
He made me feel comfortable

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