Choosing the right garage door color can significantly boost curb appeal. Options range from timeless whites and taupes to rich wood tones and bold matte black. The key is balance—match the door to your home’s body or trim, but avoid clashing with statement features like front doors.
- Garage doors impact curb appeal due to their large visibility.
- Matching color: doors can align with the house body or trim, not both.
- Use durable exterior paints or stains depending on material.
- Timeless colors: white, taupe, leafy greens.
- Wood tones: rich or light stains for classic or modern looks.
- High contrast: matte black for bold, modern appeal.
- Professional help ensures best results for color selection.
Curb appeal can be determined by countless home features. The scale of your house or the slant of your roofline are two possible factors. So too are the architectural style and building material used.
But often for those with a keen eye, it’s the little details and finishes that contribute to a home’s curb appeal. Each is a signal of either mindful, considered taste or slapdash material selection. And each, when properly selected and aligned, can add immense curb appeal to your home.
It stands to reason, too, since a garage door is a rather large portion of the face of our homes, so to speak. With so much square footage facing the street, a good first impression by way of a smartly designed garage door is imperative.
If you are looking to compliment your home with tasteful finishes, your garage door is a great place to start. In this guide, we will talk through some of the top garage door colors to consider for your next renovation project.
A Few Questions About Garage Door Colors
Before we dive into the colors, let’s first answer some common questions about painting a garage door.
Should garage door color match house or trim?
Our customers often as us do you paint garage door same color as house? And the answer is that either is fine, depending on the home itself. Garage doors can be matched to either body or trim, but not both (unless you’re going for a monochrome look).
The style of the home can affect the decision. Classic-styled homes are a good candidate for a match between garage door and trim. Modern homes often look stunning with a high contrast garage door.
For homes that feature a statement front door, it’s usually best to not match to the front door color. A match to the home’s body or trim, however, are fine.
What paint to use on a garage door?
Because your garage door is exposed to the elements, we recommend a paint that is designed for high impact use. A satin or semi-gloss exterior acrylic latex paint will be both functional and beautiful.
Of course, if your garage door is made of solid wood, you will need to consider a wood stain instead.
Garage Door Colors to Consider for Your Home
Timeless Colors
It may not surprise you to learn that white is about as classic and timeless as it gets with garage door colors. Clean facades and minimalist vibes are made possible with white, but so too are cozier, almost farmhouse aesthetics. Truly, white never goes out of style.
But white is hardly the only timeless color to consider when deciding what color to paint a garage door. Taupe is another popular, classic choice, largely due to its subtle nature. This sophisticated color pairs beautifully with siding in neutrals, stone, stucco, or other earthy materials. As a bonus, it is brilliant at hiding dirt, scuffs, and fingerprints in a way white simply can’t.
Greens are another popular choice for garage door colors, but take note. Designers tend to stick to the leafier and more verdant shades of green for true sophistication. More yellow greens can give a home a sallow, sickly vibe that is inadvisable. So if you’re looking for a classic green to pair with your home, consider sages, forests, hunters, or even emeralds.
Wood Tones
Your garage door doesn’t need to feature a flat color to stay on trend, though. Deep, rich stains and wood graining are popular for some homeowners wishing to imbue a bit of woodiness to their garage door. And the results can be stunning.
For a wood toned garage door, consider pairing rich toned wood grains with stone, cedar shingled, or brick homes. For more modern homes, consider lighter wood garage doors such as pine or birch.
High Contrast
If you’re looking for a sleek, sophisticated, and eye-catching garage door, we have two words for you: matte black.
While a fairly unconventional choice, the results speak for themselves. Homes, when aesthetically appropriate, stun with matte black touches. Where most homes go for earthy vibes, a matte black-detailed home is a statement. And garage doors painted with matte black help put a period at the end of that statement.
However, this bold color may not be right for every home. If your home carries an antique charm, period touches, or more earthy materials, this bold choice might not be a match.
Get Help with How to Choose a Garage Door Color
If you are still unsure of what color to paint a garage door, Hilton Head Garage Doors is here to serve you. Our friendly team has helped countless homeowners in the Lowcountry find the perfect garage door to suit their home. And we would love to work with you too.
Learn more about our garage door installation services here.
