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FOR YEARS, Anthracite has been the undisputed favourite when it comes to roller garage door colour. But is the era of the‘ safe’ grey coming to an end?
Not quite. Anthracite remains the UK’ s most popular choice, but the latest sales data from SWS UK suggests that homeowners are becoming increasingly confident when it comes to colour – with a more diverse mix of shades emerging across the market.
Black is Back – and Bigger than Ever
Black has been gaining serious momentum and is increasingly becoming the colour of choice for premium, contemporary properties.
That’ s perhaps no surprise when you look at wider trends in home design. Black-framed windows, aluminium glazing, front doors and architectural detailing have become increasingly popular, particularly on modern properties.
A black roller garage door can complement these features perfectly, creating a strong, coordinated look across the front of the home. For homeowners looking to make a more confident design statement, black is fast becoming a compelling alternative to Anthracite.
Light Grey Makes its Move
At the other end of the spectrum, Light Grey is also making its mark.
Offering a softer alternative to Anthracite, Light Grey works particularly well with contemporary render, pale brickwork and aluminium windows. It provides the clean, modern aesthetic
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homeowners are looking for, without the stronger contrast of darker shades.
Its rapid growth suggests that Light Grey is moving beyond being a niche choice and becoming an increasingly mainstream option.
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Heritage Colours Remain Strong
Not all the growth is in contemporary colours. Chartwell Green continues to perform strongly, demonstrating that there is still a healthy appetite for more traditional and characterful finishes.
Particularly suited to cottages, country homes and period properties, Chartwell Green has established itself as a premium heritage choice rather than simply a passing trend.
For installers working on properties where sympathetic styling is important, it remains a colour worth considering.
White’ s Alright
While darker colours have undoubtedly transformed the look of modern homes, White remains remarkably resilient.
Its versatility, affordability and timeless appearance mean it
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continues to be a popular choice for everything from traditional homes and replacement doors to commercial applications. For installers and distributors, it remains one of the safest colours to keep readily available.
From Painted Woodgrain to Premium
Finishes
Perhaps one of the clearest messages from the latest sales trends is that homeowners are becoming more discerning about woodgrain finishes.
Traditional painted woodgrain and brown finishes are gradually declining, while there is greater interest in either contemporary solid colours or more authentic-looking woodgrain foils.
This is where choice really matters. The SeceuroGlide range from SWS UK offers one of the widest selections of roller garage door colours available in the UK, including an extensive choice of premium RENOLIT finishes.
Importantly, this level of personalisation isn’ t restricted to larger doors. Even the SeceuroGlide Compact can be specified in premium RENOLIT finishes, giving homeowners more opportunity to achieve the look they want, whatever the size of their garage.
A More Colourful Future
The message from the latest sales data isn’ t that Anthracite is disappearing – far from it. Rather, homeowners are becoming more adventurous.
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Black is establishing itself as a premium contemporary choice, Light Grey is moving rapidly into the mainstream and Chartwell Green continues to prove its credentials as a heritage favourite. Meanwhile, traditional browns and painted woodgrain finishes are gradually making way for more contemporary colours and authentic premium finishes.
For installers, understanding these trends can be just as important as understanding the technical specification of the door. Colour can be the difference between a garage door that simply fills an opening and one that genuinely complements the property.
And with more choice comes more opportunity to help homeowners find the perfect finish.
The SeceuroGlide Door Designer
For homeowners who want to see exactly how different colours could look on their property, the SeceuroGlide Door Designer is the perfect starting point. The interactive tool makes it easy to explore different door styles and colours and visualise the finished result before making a decision.
Visit seceuroglide. co. uk / designer to try it for yourself. www. sws. co. uk
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