Your garage door can account for as much as 40% of your home’s exterior, so finding one that matches your home’s style is essential. Luckily, you can boost curb appeal and increase home value with these simple tips for creating a cohesive aesthetic.
Contrast With Glass
If your home’s style is more modern or falls into the farmhouse category, consider adding sleek, contemporary glass doors. Consider ones with frames to match your home’s exterior accents, the roof, or your other window frames.
Glass panels might also suit a modern minimalist aesthetic because they blur the lines between interior and exterior spaces. Frosted glass will maintain privacy while adding a bit of light to an otherwise shadowy area.
Consider Lines and Materials
Does your home feature vertical columns or long, horizontal lines? Have your garage door follow suit by choosing one with clean lines, rectangular windows, or thick frames. In many cases, the horizontal or vertical planks in wood or faux wood doors will lend themselves well to your home’s style.
Of course, if your house is mostly wood already, you might want to choose a different material for the garage doors. For instance, if you own a log cabin, darker aluminum or even fiberglass might add some visual interest to your home’s light wooden exterior.
Match the Shutters and Trim
When all else fails, choose a garage door that matches your shutters and trim. This simple yet effective trick will ensure a cohesive exterior style. If these elements are too bold and bright, you can always go with a lighter shade.
On the other hand, if you want to go bold and your shutters and trim are white, you might want to restrain yourself. White is the most popular color for garage doors and exudes clean, classic vibes. Plus, selling a home with a white garage door will likely be easier than selling one with a bright pink or orange one.
Choosing Function Over Style
Ultimately, your garage door’s functionality matters more than its style. After all, installing new doors is a big investment, so you want them to last a long time.
Therefore, it’s important to consider everything from the weather to your current lifestyle when choosing a garage door. These details will help you narrow down your options and pick the best style for you and your home.
Author bio: Rose Morrison is the managing editor of Renovated, where she offers advice on home renovation, maintenance, and organization.
