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What color garage and front door?

7 years ago

(Since the photos, we have added black gutters.) Originally, i planned dark walnut front door and matching garage doors; however we don't want the maintenance of real wood garage doors (or added expense). We are having a hard time finding a steel/fiberglass wood mimic door that really reflects a dark walnut (most are too light or reddish) We have already ordered a knotty alder front door (not in photo), thinking that we were staining it. Any suggestions on what to do? My design lady mentioned grey on both front and garage doors?



This is the color door/garage I was originally thinking:




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  • 7 years ago
    Clopay has a new slate grey garage door color. That could look great with the black and white theme of your home.

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