Bifolding doors are a perfect way to encourage natural light into the home and add value to a property. Choosing the colour for your bifold door may seem like a minor decision. However, your choice of colour will have a huge impact on your living space and the overall aesthetic of your home. A recent study by Origin discovered that 65% of Brits who work for home don‘t take the time to go outside during a working day. It is therefore vital to choose a colour for your bifold door that complements your home and style.
A host of factors can influence your choice, such as your interior style and whether you want your bifold doors to match or contrast the rest of your doors and windows. This guide will help you to narrow down the right bifold door frame colour for your home.
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Learn more about Origin’s Bifold Door colours.
Learn more about what powder coating is and the benefits of the system for your bifold doors.
Find out more about the most popular colours chosen by homeowners for Origin Aluminium Bifold Doors.
Read this section for an explanation of what RAL colours are and how they work.
Find out more about Origin’s bespoke bifold door colour options.
Discover more about the matching accessories you can choose for your bi-fold doors to match the colour you choose.
Bifold door colours available from Origin
Origin Aluminium Bifold Doors are available in a wide range of colours, including popular black, white and modern greys. Other benefits of Origin Bifold Doors include:
- Can be manufactured in over 150 different RAL colours, with most being available with a matt, satin or gloss finish
- Come with a dual colour option, which allows you to match your bi-fold door frames with both your interior décor and your home’s exterior.
The doors can be manufactured in over 150 different RAL colours, meaning you can find the perfect style to suit your home. We also offer a dual colour option, so you have the opportunity to match your bifold doors with your home’s interior and exterior décor should you wish to. Read our guide to choosing a bifold door here for more information.
On the OB-72, it also includes two authentic wood-grain colours so you can achieve a natural wood finish whilst benefiting from the qualities of aluminium frames. We’ve also created some bespoke colour schemes to help you find the perfect fit for your home.
Find out more about the bifold door colours we offer here.
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Colour swatches and samples to help you decide
To give you a better idea of how the colour of the doors will complement your home, Origin offer small profile samples of our popular colours via our trade partners. When you visit one of our trade partners, you’ll be able to view profiles of many of our colours on showroom boards, but if there’s a particular colour you want to see, we can order in specific swatches.
Find out more about aluminium bifold doors here.
What are powder coated aluminium bifold doors?
In order to give the Origin Bifold Door a flawless finish, our aluminium is coated with the highest-grade powder available. Applied using an electrostatic process after a special pre-treatment, it is then cured at 200°C to form a robust coating that is tougher than conventional paint, whilst maintaining a completely smooth finish.
The powder coat finish is extremely hardwearing, making the frame resistant to scratches and unlikely to fade.
This level of quality ensures optimum longevity and is just one reason why many of our doors come with a 20-year guarantee depending on location.
Read more about the advantages of powder-coated doors.
What are the most popular options for bifold doors?
We offer a choice of over 150 RAL colours, but many of our customers prefer to stick to the more familiar choices of:
- White
- Grey
- Black
The popularity of these shades is due to their ability to complement dominant colours around the home. They offer a timeless appeal that will remain despite redecoration and changing trends. Our popular bifold doors are available in as little as 24‑hours on our “Your Lead Time, Not Ours” delivery promise.
As bifold doors are popular in kitchen and dining areas, many homeowners look to complement existing colour schemes in these rooms. Read our guide to kitchen bifold doors here.
Read our frequently asked questions on bifolding door powder coating here.
Grey aluminium bi-fold doors
Slate grey finish (7015M) at family home in West London. Keep reading about this project.
Alongside white and black, grey is one of the most popular colours of bifold doors. Its neutral tone matches all kinds of brickwork and exterior finishes whilst complementing most interior décor styles. The industrial look of grey has become hugely popular in modern homes and will stand the test of time when it comes to changing trends.
Our Anthracite Grey option is one of the most popular in our grey range due to:
- The modern touch it provides to any room
- Its ability to hide any dirt and dust that may gather on the frame over time – this is one of the biggest advantages of grey doors and so is a huge benefit if your doors are in high traffic areas of your home.
- How easily it can be combined with a wide variety of other colours and materials – it provides a great background for any room.
Are you looking for a grey, durable bifold door?
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Unlike any other door, our aluminium bi-folds provide a completely uninterrupted view when open, and offer the flexibility to enjoy your indoor and outdoor space as one. In addition to Anthracite Grey, we also offer our doors in 150 RAL colours.
Shop our aluminium bifold door range.
If you’re not sure about which colour to choose, a dual colour option provides the chance to have a light colour inside to match your home décor but opt for a darker colour outside or whatever your preference is. Read our ultimate guide to bifold doors to find out more.
Black aluminium bifold doors
Jet black bifolds in rural Buckinghamshire. Keep reading about this project.
Black is another classic choice of colour for doors. Like grey, it fits in with most colour schemes, so you won’t have to adapt your interior décor to fit it around your bifold doors. Alternatively, you could pick a very dark grey or deep navy if a jet-black finish is too strong.
Black is a timeless option, and the aesthetic of using black in the home and combining this with textured wooden floors and furniture is on the rise. You can create this aesthetic for your home with our aluminium bifold doors.
Benefits of black bifold doors:
- Create a dramatic effect when paired with contrasting colours such as white
- Blend in no matter the paint or floor colour, producing a great finish for any room
- Hide dirt and dust for longer than other colours, making it ideal for high traffic areas with children and dogs running through.
Are you looking for a lighter colour for your bifold door? Read more about our RAL bifold door colours here.
White aluminium bi-fold doors
White bi-fold doors for a new open-plan kitchen. Keep reading about this project.
Another neutral tone, white, is a hugely popular colour, especially in houses that have been decorated to match uPVC windows or doors which are commonly white. White doors can add a lightness to a room that grey or black doors cannot.
Despite shades of grey and black coming to the forefront in more recent home décor trends, white has remained one of the most popular colour choices for bi-fold doors. We are seeing more social media interior design influencers showing off their minimalistic, modern homes, and this interior design trend seems to be a continuous theme going into 2023.
What are the key benefits of white bifold doors?
- Create a sense of space—white is traditionally used in living spaces due to its ability to create an illusion of space. Bifold doors are designed to create a lighter, brighter space, and choosing a white door frame will amplify this effect. Find out how you can utilise natural light using internal doors here.
- Easy maintenance—as with all aluminium doors and windows, white bifold doors are easy to maintain and just require an occasional wipe with a damp cloth. More maintenance will be required in different areas.
- Blends in with most styles of home décor.
The 150 RAL range
RAL colours explained
RAL is a colour matching system that was founded in Europe. The purpose behind this system is to expound and standardise colours for coatings, paint and plastics. The RAL colour-matching system is overseen by the RAL Deutsches Institut für Gütesicherung und Kennzeichnung.
What does RAL stand for?
RAL stands for 'Reichs-Ausschuß für Lieferbedingungen und Gütesicherung' and is German for ‘National Commission for Delivery Terms and Quality Assurance’. The first RAL colours charts (RAL Classic) was compiled by the RAL organisation back in 1927 and included 40 colours.
Our bifold door bespoke colour palettes
To help with your colour choice, we’ve created 9 unique palettes, each featuring 10 shades on a particular theme. Choose a colour that complements our décor or go for a bold contrast — the choice is yours.
From Urban Chic via Beach Hut to Gentleman’s Club, there will be a colour that truly suits your individual style.
Here are just a few examples of our bespoke colour range:
Heritage
Gentleman’s Club
Tuscany
Pop Art
Naturalist
Beach Hut
The Hamptons
Urban Chic
Retro
Matching handle options for bifold doors
For a seamless look and feel to your bifold doors, we also have a range of handle options including:
- Colour-matched handles to match or contrast the colour of your bifold doors
- Stainless steel handles for a more industrial feel and to create contrast
- Whichever handle you choose, you can be assured of a contemporary metal door handle which offers the same faultless service as the doors themselves.
Read our guide to bifold door accessories here.
You can browse our range of bifold doors online and, if you need more information about any of our products, then contact your local installer here.
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