Garage doors are a large piece of your home. They provide convenience and safety while also impacting your home’s curb appeal. For this reason, when you’re updating your garage door, you should take the time to pick the right color.
Ignoring this simple step could make you unhappy with your selection and require an update sooner than necessary. What should you consider when choosing the look of your garage? Keep reading to learn how to match your garage doors to your home.
Choosing a Color Scheme
Most homeowners choose a three-color scheme: primary color, trim color, and accent color. You can match your garage door color to your home’s primary color or the trim, but it’s best to use the hue that creates the most balanced look.
Consider the Exterior
Consider the exterior of your home. Do you have tiles or stone pathways? You can’t often change the color of these items, so it’s best to try to complement them with your garage door color. Take note of whether they are cool tones, like blue and gray, or warm tones, like beige and other browns.
Position of Your Home
What direction does your home face? Is it away from the road and surrounded by trees? You might want to consider a lighter, brighter shade for your garage door. Dark shades might cause your home to blend in and get lost in the shadows.
Darker tones will work fine for your garage if your home is closer to the street or in a treeless area. However, white will make your home look larger and appear closer to the curb.
Garage Door Material
The material your garage door is made from can impact your color selection, too. Wooden garage doors may match your home better when you apply a stain instead of paint.
Using a transparent stain lets the natural wood texture show through but doesn’t provide the same protection as paint. This means that you may have to perform more maintenance because the stain will need to be reapplied every two to three years.
DBar Garage Doors Can Help
If you’re still not sure how to match your garage doors to your home, there’s no need to worry. DBar Garage Doors can help you decide which color will best enhance your home’s characteristics and add curb appeal. Contact us today to learn more about our services.
