Should Garage Doors Match Trim

We ve been talking a lot about exterior paint colors but let s talk about interior colors for a second.

Should garage doors match trim.

Considering most garage doors are not exactly what we would consider a unique feature of your home. Though the front door is what comes to mind first there are also the garage doors and side doors backyard doors french patio doors and even storm doors. What s the best course of action. Your front door should attract more attention than your garage door so you don t want your garage door to distract from your front door.

You should do what is most aesthetically pleasing to you. Most homeowners prefer either matching all or choosing a front door that s vibrant and let the other doors match the trim on the windows. The answer to should your garage door match your front door is no. When in doubt your best bet is to stick with neutrals.

Primarily do your baseboards need to match your door trim color. Because the baseboard flows into the door trim most homeowners choose to paint the door trim and the baseboards the same color. Most of our clients agree that garage doors should be painted siding color while the trim around the doors are painted to match the trim on the rest of the house. You re better off trying to match your garage door color with the shutters or the trim.

Go too trendy or out there the idea of a bright blue or hot pink garage door might excite you.