Plus, when to take a more complementary approach with your exterior color scheme.
Front doors get all the glory.
But the garage door?
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Thats a different story.
The options are endless, and thats not even taking into consideration the matching versus complementing color ideologies.
From there, she says to be mindful of sun exposure.
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Darker paint colors also tend to fade more quickly, requiring more frequent repaints to keep them looking fresh.
When Should You Match Your Front Door and Garage Door?
So when should you match your front door to your garage door?
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According to Rogers, its a matter of personal preference.
When Should You Avoid Matching Your Front Door and Garage Door?
In this case, I would keep the garage door either the body or trim color, she says.
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But, perhaps most importantly, keeping the impact color minimal can help with upkeep too.
What About Monochrome?
There are occasions when you might want your garage to fade into the background.
In that case, Wadden suggestspainting the garage doorthe same color as the siding.
For this aesthetic, Wadden suggests going with deeply saturated colors likeUrbane BronzeandTricorn Blackfor a bold, modern look.
But first, hit pause.
Wadden agrees, saying white can miss the opportunity for a bit of drama.
Dont forget that most people will not see your home as close up as you do, she says.
Its harder to differentiate subtle color changes from farther away.
