Updating your garage door is one of the most impactful upgrades when it comes to making a difference to your home’s exterior. Your garage door should compliment your front door for a cohesive design that will maximize your curb appeal. These exterior features are often the most prominent and noticeable so it is important that they are harmonized to create an appealing look. Whether you are looking to replace your garage door, front door, or both, you should ensure there are elements that tie them together. Here we will go over some tips to help you get the greatest garage door and front door match to up your curb appeal!

Style of Your Home

When choosing a new garage door, the architectural style of the home should first be considered. The garage door should reflect the same style and aesthetics as your front door and your home. Is the architectural style of your home modern, traditional or rustic? For example, a more traditional style home may look great with a wood or faux-wood finished garage door that compliments an elegantly styled front door, while a sleek and modern style garage and front door could look very out of place. 

Materials

The materials used for your garage and front doors will have a large impact on their appearance. It is necessary to select materials for both doors that will nicely tie them together either by matching them or by using contrast to make them visually appealing. Here are some examples of how you can harmonize your garage door and front door using materials. If you have a modern style glass front door with a metal frame, you can select a garage door that incorporates glass panels or a metal finish. For a front door that is made of hardwood, choosing a garage door made of wood or that has a wood-like finish can make them synchronize. If your concerned over the maintenance of a wooden garage door, there are many composite options available to give you that visual appeal of wood without the upkeep. 

Complimentary Colours

The colours of your garage door and front door are certainly one of the most important factors to be considered. Choosing colours that do not compliment one another can look very off-putting. Some homeowners may prefer to have the colours of their garage door and front door to match to create a unified look, however, they do not necessarily need to be an exact match to look appealing. For example, if you have a front door with a warm wood tone then a garage door with a similar tone or wood-like finish will be a good choice to harmonize them. 

On the other hand, a good example of complimentary colours that are contrasting would be if you have a boldly coloured front door, you can select a garage door that is a neutral to make it stand out. 

A good general rule for colour choices is to either select a colour in the same colour family, match the undertones or pick a contrasting colour. 

Architectural Features

Architectural features are another factor to be taken into consideration when matching your garage door to your front door. Incorporating elements into the doors from your home’s roof, trim, decorative elements and windows, can help tie them together and make them cohesive. Matching these or choosing a style that is complimentary or that is clean and simple will prevent clashing. Another way of tying your front and garage doors together is to incorporate decorative hardware such as handles and hinges in a similar style for a unified look.

Highlight both Doors with Lighting

Using lighting to highlight both the front door and the garage door with decorative lighting fixtures can create summitry and draw attention to the doors. How the doors interact with the overall environment can also increase curb appeal. Adding sconces on either side of both doors will give a balanced look and accentuate your doors design.

By taking into account your home’s architectural style, features, colours, materials and design details, you can select a garage and front door that compliment the overall appearance of your home while creating a unified, harmonious look. Matching your garage door and front door is one of the best ways that you can create a cohesive exterior and increase your home’s curb appeal.