Wow everyone, it's 6am and I opened my emails to see all your comments. (I'm in NZ). Great way to start my day. Thanks so much!

haha believe it or not, my garage door is still covered up in alucobond cover, so i haven't actually seen the colour yet and i don't want to peel it off just yet incase it gets damaged...Will wait til all the tradies have finished. Here is a photo of a section of my garden jocelyn lawry designs & colour - Not bland anymore??? :))

We are building now, black window frames and all the walls doors and skirts are Whisper white, just different textures. The painter said he has done the same in his house, looks great. Not sure of your style of house and if your plan was to have feature doors, if not definitely not black. Maybe a good idea to look at a few display homes so your more comfortable with your choice.

which garage door colour do you prefer, monument or surfmist? we have monument on rendered hood on left side of house and surfmist for roof colour.