5 Garage Doors That Open in Full Color

We recently wrote a blog post that talked about some pretty unique ways people used design and color on their garage doors. While the international and urban flair of those colors and designs is always fun to explore, we know the styles and characteristics of Siouxland homes (and their owners) tend to lean to the more traditional (and HOA-friendly) curb appeal.

That being said, picking a non-traditional garage door color isn't a bad thing. In fact, when you see these gorgeous examples we've found, we think you'll agree it can be a very good thing.

Purposely subtle.

If you are afraid to leave the comfort of stark white, but don't want your new garage doors to be plain, take a nod from this home. Just a few shades darker than the siding, these peaceful doors present a calm departure from the rest of the building, yet look like they were absolutely meant to be the color they are. And look how those lights make an even better impression.

Eclectic Garage And Shed by Rockford Interior Designers & Decorators Green Apple Design

Boldly go.

And sometimes, bold questions get bold answers. But when they work, they work. Deeply hued colors will need a lot of windows to break them up, and they tend to work better with darker home colors as they can quickly overpower a pastel or white home.

Craftsman Garage And Shed by Redwood City Photographers Hoi Ning Wong

Bring out the house.

If your home only as small bits of color, like in the gables of this cottage, let your garage door be the full expression of it. In this example, the eye really craves a big splash of that seafoam green, especially since it's broken up under the eaves. The garage door pulls the whole house together in one fell swoop.

Overhead Door Sioux City Green Garage Door

Rustic Exterior by Bainbridge Island Architects & Building Designers Domain Design Architects

There is nothing black and white about gray.

Gray is a workhorse neutral. It can go anywhere, do anything, and make almost everything else look and feel better. The homeowners of this Minneapolis home chose gray to warm up their otherwise cool exterior with a warm gray that pulls out the stone and amplifies the brown and white accents in the facade.

Traditional Exterior by Minneapolis Kitchen & Bath Remodelers Sicora Design/Build

Black makes a strong statement.

It won't be a good match on every house, but it can be stunning on the right one, particularly those with warm-toned brick. Black is both bold and classy, and it can be trimmed in a variety of colors to play up its dark features or make it blend more into the rest of the house.