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How to Choose the Right Garage Door Colour for Your Home

Choosing the right garage door colour can make a big difference to the overall look and feel of your home. It's an important decision that homeowners should make carefully, considering factors such as the home's architecture, the surrounding landscape, existing colour schemes and personal preferences. When the garage door can take up as much as 60% of a home’s facade, it’s important that it makes the right impression.



In this article, we'll provide information and advice on how to choose the right garage door colour for your home.

3 Key Factors to Consider When Choosing a Garage Door Colour

1. Home's architecture and design

The colour and style of your garage door should complement your home’s overall design, including the façade, gutters, and fascias. Explore our range of designs and colours to find a perfect match.



2. Surrounding landscape and environment

Consider the natural landscape surrounding your home, including trees, grass, and plants. This could also include items on the front of your home such as patio furniture,



3. Existing colour scheme

Choose a garage door colour that complements your current paint, gutters, and fascias. Many homeowners also need to coordinate colours with other Colorbond steel elements. As a proud Colorbond partner, B&D offers doors that perfectly match or offset your existing scheme.

Popular Garage Door Colours and Finishes

You can choose from classic colours like white, black, and gray, or opt for more vibrant hues like maroon, blue, or green. Additionally, garage doors can be finished in various textures, such as wood grain, matte, or glossy.



The finish you select can impact the overall look of your property and add curb appeal. With so many options available, you can easily find a garage door that complements the style and aesthetic of your home.

Colorbond Colours

A garage door made from Colorbond steel will stand the test of time, because Colorbond steel is specifically designed for the harsh and varied Australian climate. It's unique five layer making it durable and corrosion resistant. Whether you're on the Australian coastline or the harsh central outback, Colorbond steel garage doors from B&D are strong, tough and reliable.

B&D Timber Coat Colours

B&D's Timber Coat range introduces a new level of sophistication to roller doors by offering the look of natural timber with the durability of steel. This innovative range features subtle woodgrain effects and tones that add a touch of elegance to any property. With four exclusive finishes to choose from - Japan Cherry, Macadamia Nutwood, Hickory Nutwood, and Golden Oak - you can easily enhance the street appeal of your roller door.

Knotwood Finishes

Knotwood garage doors provide an exquisite wood-like finish that can add texture and warmth to any home's exterior. With the durability and low-maintenance benefits of steel, you can enjoy the natural beauty and warm texture of timber without the need for constant upkeep. You can easily match your garage door to your outdoor furniture or exterior fittings, thanks to the versatility of Knotwood. NOTE: Exclusively available on Seville, Turino & Madrid designs.

Matte and Gloss Finishes

Colorbond steel Matt finishes offer a refined and sophisticated design profile with trendy neutral tones that can elevate the look of your property. This premium finish is made possible by Bluescope's innovative paint technology, which creates stunning Colorbond steel Matt finishes while maintaining the strength and durability of the steel. With this high-quality finish, you can enjoy a softer and more luxurious look for your garage door without sacrificing quality or durability.

Sample Colours and Finishes

Before choosing a garage door colour, ask your garage door provider to show you samples of colours and finishes. This will help you visualise how the colour will look against your home. You can also build your dream door with B&D's garage door visualiser. Experience your new B&D garage door in 3D augmented reality. See exactly what your new door will look like on the exterior of your home. Easy to use, the door visualiser operates on all compatible smartphones.

B&D also offer our special consultation service, B&D To You. It's exactly what it sounds like — a mobile showroom that comes right to your driveway. You’ll get to have a play with large-scale samples, which really take the guesswork out of choosing your new garage door and opener, all from the comfort of your driveway.

Choosing the right garage door colour for your home can be a difficult decision. However, by considering the factors we've discussed, you'll be able to choose a colour that complements your home's architecture and design, the surrounding landscape, existing colour schemes, and your personal preferences. Remember to ask for sample colours and finishes, and to think about how the colour will look in different lighting conditions. By doing this, you'll be sure to choose a garage door colour that you'll be happy with for years to come.

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