How To Choose The Right Garage Door Colour To Complement Your Home

• A quality garage door will enhance your home’s exterior, so choosing the right garage door colour is essential.
  
• Consider factors like architectural style, maintenance requirements and your personal taste when choosing a colour.
  
• By investing in matching front and garage doors , you can boost kerb appeal and increase your property’s value.

Are you looking to boost the kerb appeal of your property? While some people may focus on bigger projects – like landscaping their front garden or laying a new driveway – one small but often overlooked way to improve the appearance of your home is with a garage door replacement.

Given the size of your garage door, it has a huge impact on the overall look and feel of your home’s exterior, so choosing the right colour is a big decision that needs careful thought.

But how do you choose the right garage door colour to complement your home? The team here at JB Garage Doors is here to talk you through the factors you should consider.

Architectural style

One of the biggest things you’ll need to consider when choosing a new garage door is the architectural style of your home. For period properties, richer colours – such as deep reds, navy blues and dark greens – tend to add a more timeless look and complement traditional building materials like brick and stone. By contrast, neutral colours and pastel tones may look out of place.

If your home has a sleek, modern exterior, then more minimalist shades – like anthracite, black and white – are the way to go as they ensure a cleaner, sharper look.

Location

The location of your home can play a big role in choosing a garage door colour. If you live near the coast, you might be drawn to more vibrant shades, like sea-blue or sunshine yellow. Or if you live in a more rural area, you may prefer more earthy tones, like browns or moss greens, that are more in keeping with your surroundings. By taking into account the look and feel of your local area, you can ensure your home doesn’t stand out for all the wrong reasons.

Maintenance

While whites and neutral tones may look elegant, dirt, dents and other imperfections will appear much more prominent, so you’ll have to devote more time and effort to maintaining your garage door. By contrast, darker shades can be much more forgiving and tend to hide wear and tear much more effectively, making them a better option for those who prefer a low-maintenance option.

Personal preference

You’ll see your garage door every day when pulling up to your property, so it’s important to choose a colour that suits your taste. Think about your personal preferences; would you prefer a bold shade that makes a statement and adds a pop of colour? Or do you want your exterior to blend in with your neighbours?

Existing colour palette

It’s important to consider the existing colours around your home, such as the front door, window frames, roofing and brickwork; you don’t want to choose a shade that clashes wildly with the rest of your exterior. Here at JB Garage Doors, we supply and install matching front and garage doors if you’d like a matching, cohesive look.

Benefits of matching front and garage doors

• It’s practical: There will be no uneven wear or difference in quality, plus, matching front and garage doors will require a similar level of maintenance.
• It creates a uniform appearance: Your property’s exterior will look cohesive and more thoughtfully designed.
• It improves kerb appeal: Matching front and garage doors will ensure your home stands out for all the right reasons. This makes your exterior more attractive to neighbours, visitors and passersby.
• It may boost property value: If you’re looking to sell your home in the near future, matching front and garage doors may make your property more attractive to potential buyers.

Here at JB Garage Doors, we supply, install and maintain a range of garage doors in a selection of colours, including anthracite, black, green, red, blue and more, with matching front doors also available. With more than 50 years of experience to our name, we’re the go-to garage door company in Maidstone, Ashford, Canterbury and beyond – contact us to schedule a consultation.