September 16, 2014

Choose the Best Color for Your Garage Door

Tips for picking the best garage door color

The exterior of your home is just as important as the interior when it comes to aesthetics, and a huge part of tying the outside together comes from the color you choose for your garage door. It needs to work well with the color of the garage and the rest of your home. While you need to pay attention to other things, such as your landscaping to take advantage of the curb appeal, the color of the garage door really can be a big factor.

Consider the size of the garage door for a moment. It is one of the largest features on the property, and that means it will garner a substantial amount of attention. If it is old, weathered, and run down, it will give people a certain opinion of your property. Simply being the wrong color can do the same thing. The color of your door can affect the way people feel about your property, and there’s a chance that it could even affect the value of your home.

What to consider when choosing a garage door color?

When you are choosing a color for the door, think about the current color of your home. You do not have to go boring with the garage door and paint it the exact same color. In fact, you might find that it’s fun, and that it can look great, when you use the garage door to add some interesting color. If you have a white home, then adding some color to the door can look great. If you have a home with a darker or neutral color, then a white door might look fantastic.

Another nice option could be to consider matching the color with the trim on your home and the color of your front door. This helps to unify the look of the overall property, which can have a nice effect. While the color might not seem like a big deal to many people, it really can make a huge difference in how people view the property.

What color is right for you?

The color you choose will depend on a number of different factors. First, you have to consider the material, the surrounding colors of the home, as well as the colors of other structures on the property, and even the landscaping. Ideally, everything will work together. Some of the most popular colors include white, brown, black, gray, green, and blue. However, these are just some of the suggestions from which you can choose. You really do have a rainbow available.

What about not using a traditional color at all? With some of the garage doors today, you can opt for wood finishes instead, and this may look perfect with your home. You can also find some that feature an aluminum material and that may not need any other coloration. The color that you will ultimately choose all depends on your home as well as what will work the best to tie the overall look together.

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