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. Go too trendy or out there the idea of a bright blue or hot pink garage door might excite you. Primarily do your baseboards need to match your door trim color. What s the best course of action.

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. 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. When in doubt your best bet is to stick with neutrals. Therefore when choosing whether to paint your interior doors to match the trim contrast with the trim or stand out in a vibrant color that is different from every other color in the room the decision is yours.

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. The majority of homes we paint garage doors are painted body 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. While your garage door color doesn t have to match the color of your home perfectly the two colors should coordinate in some way.

The answer to should your garage door match your front door is no.