For many homeowners, the garage door takes up a significant portion of the front of the house. The style and color you choose when installing a new one will have a big impact on your home’s curb appeal. Consider these factors when choosing a color to help your home look its best.

How to Pick a Garage Door Color

1. Balance

Creating visual balance means including the same amount of visually interesting elements in each area of the design. For example, if your front door and porch are on one side of the house and the garage door is on the other, and your porch has lots of interesting decorations, consider choosing a bold color for the garage door to make it stand out too.

If the front door is in the center, then you should choose a more neutral color for the garage to avoid putting added emphasis on the garage-side of the house.

2. The Existing Color Scheme

Unless you’re planning to repaint your whole home, the garage door needs to fit with the colors of your siding and trim. To be safe, you can choose the same color as the wall around the door, so it’ll blend in.

You can also choose a new color that fits in with the existing scheme—for example, a dark blue or green door is a beautiful accent for a brick facade, and red fits well with a navy-and-white scheme.

3. Color Theory

Different colors evoke different feelings. Warm colors like red, yellow, and orange look exciting and energetic. Cool colors like blue and green are soothing. Earthy and wood tones are comfortable and classic. Neutral colors like white, gray, and beige are quiet and unobtrusive. Think about the feeling you want to evoke with your house when choosing a color scheme.

When you’re ready to install a new garage door, contact MP Garage Doors in Dothan, AL. Since 1986, this family-owned garage door company has served the Tri-State area, offering doors and openers from leading manufacturers. They stand by the quality of their products and offer a workmanship warranty in addition to the manufacturer’s warranty. They service most brands and models on the market. Call (334) 793-2089 to schedule service, or see examples of their work online.