New Garage Door and Improving Curb Appeal

[Jordan Low]

All -  I was wondering if you could give me some advice on what style garage door I should go with.  The garage door as seen in the picture was hit and I am planning on getting a new one from Lowes.

There are so many types and I am pretty bad with style.  I really just want to get the most return on investment possible.  Should I just go with one with no windows?  Carriage style?  One of those more modern wooden ones?

What else can I do to improve the curb appeal of the house?  I want to paint it and have a more sleek paint scheme.  But like I said I am bad with style.  Are there any good color schemes you guys live and die by?  Maybe even add some shutters?  Any ideas are welcome.

Thanks!

Jordan

[Nicole Pettis]

@Jordan Low

For the garage door, I don't think it really matters. I would just stay with white. Windows are always nice, but not necessary.

Then for curb appeal, I would get rid of those big green shrubs on the right. They are an eye sore and are hiding that magnificent Japanese maple. I would also suggest getting rid of a few of the smaller bushes around the sidewalk.

Paint Scheme: 

I like the idea of Tony Taupe:

Or Copely Gray - Benjamin Moore. 

And I would definitely add shutters to make it feel more homey and give it a little character.

I would get samples of the paint colors and put them on the house before you make a final decision, you don't want to pay for all that paint and labor to not like the paint color. Also you might come across some other ones in the same families that you like better. 

Hope this helps!