Selecting a garage door for your house isn't just about finding an automatic option, though that is important. Many garages are oriented to the front of the house, making the garage door a prime feature in your home's facade. This is especially true for multi-car garages. Choose a garage door that adds curb appeal to your home while maintaining the desired features.

Color

The color of your garage door is one of the first features visitors notice. The color you select depends on the size of the door and the desired ambiance for your home's facade. For instance, if you want cohesion for your three-car garage door, select a color that's analogous to your home's color. If your home is blue, then, choose a warm or cool blue garage door.

If your door is going to be small, you have more options for color. You can select one based on a color scheme such as complementary or triadic. Conversely, choosing a color based on its merits alone is another idea. For instance, a red door is distinguishing feature. A deep purple or blue garage door speaks to modern sophistication.

Architecture

Your home has its own character determined by its age, style and location. Your garage door needs to add to that character. For example, if your home's facade highlights its windows and columns, select garage doors emulating those features. If your home is traditional, opt for curved frames or inlaid fanlights. Conversely, get creative with a barn style door in a ranch home. Just make sure your garage door fits cohesively with your home's overall design.

Glass

Many garage doors feature panes of glass. While not an integral feature of a garage door, windows do break up the line of the installation. For example, if you have a two-car or three-car garage, that's a lot of visual space in your home's facade. A series of windows in the wide swath of door paneling adds interest to the area.

Construction

Naturally, your selection of a garage door does need to go beyond pure aesthetics. Better Homes and Gardens suggests looking for steel garage doors constructed sandwich style. In such doors, insulation is sandwiched between steel panels. The steel makes the door more secure, while the insulation creates energy efficiency.

The doors on your garage are a prime feature of your home. They can fit cohesively with the rest of the architecture or become a distinguishing feature in your neighborhood. Select garage doors with the color and style that will add curb appeal to your house.

For more information, contact Aurora Overhead Door Inc. or a similar company.