Want to give your home’s curb appeal something special? Your garage door is an opportunity just waiting for you to take advantage of it. It takes up a lot of real estate on your home’s facade, so it’s a great place to infuse some charm and character to elevate the entire look of your curb appeal.
There are a lot of ways to improve your garage door. If your budget is low, simply painting it can have a big effect that doesn’t cost a lot. You can also add extra details to it, such as DIY hardware or vines, or you can replace the door altogether with something like a carriage door if you have a little more room in your budget.
Here are 10 eye-catching garage doors to give you some ideas and inspiration for your own home.
Garage Door Inspiration
White carriage doors blend into the beautiful facade of this home while adding some character. The vines are a nice touch, too, to bring some life to the curb appeal.
Source: Better Homes & Gardens
The panels and curved windows bring some extra character to this otherwise simple garage.
Source: This Old House
These garage doors mimic the look of actual barn doors for a very charming look.
Source: Christina’s Adventures
Some black hardware adds detail to this carriage door that ties it in with the Juliet balcony.
Source: Southern Living
How chic is this rounded garage door?
Source: Elements of Style
A polished, bare wood door brings warmth and character to the white building while keeping with a modern appeal.
Source: Lonny
Rustic, knotty wood garage doors bring a farmhouse flair to this beautiful home.
Source: Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles
Don’t be afraid to paint your garage door a color, like this beautiful deep green that complements the home.
Source: Southern Living
Though the garage door mostly blends in with the facade, the detailing on the panels gives it some character.
Source: New England Home
This home looks like a tropical paradise with the gorgeous, vibrant wood tone on the garage doors, which add some dimension to the look.
Source: Southern Living
Could your garage door use an upgrade?
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Creamy neutrals paired with white looks incredibly elegant when you mix rich textures like velvet, faux fur and metallics into the decor.
To create a lot of visual depth, mix deep tones, mid tones, and white together. Wood tones are also considered neutrals, so mixing them into your decor will add a lot of visual interest and great texture.
A faux fur throw at the end of the bed is an easy way to add some instant luxury to a bedroom.
This champagne color walks a bit of a fine line between neutral and rosy pink, but the subtle touch of it looks stunning in this bedroom.
An area rug is a great way to bring in pattern and texture into a neutral bedroom without using any color.
Even a teen bedroom can be beautiful and neutral as seen in this ultra chic space.
A small pop of color can look great in a neutral bedroom, even when it’s staged for the market. This orange brings a lively touch that is still gender neutral and not too overpowering.
All white is a daring but sophisticated palette for a neutral bedroom. When done right, the results can be stunning.
Subtle accents, like the textured bedspread, tufted headboard, and wood end tables help bring character to this neutral bedroom.
A soft blue is a great choice to accent a staged bedroom, since it is gender neutral and is the most relaxing color in the rainbow.
MAILBOX ─ Make sure the mailbox is clean, in good shape, and the numbers on the side are clear. If it has seen better days, refurbish it with a coat of paint or replace it altogether.
DRIVEWAY ─ Fill in any cracks in the driveway and pressure-wash off the stains it has accumulated over time.
LAWN ─ If your grass is patchy or brown, bring it back to life with fertilizer or re-sod if necessary.
LANDSCAPING ─ Clean out any weeds and dead plants and trim the bushes. If anything is hanging too far into the path or blocking any windows, consider removing them altogether. Also trim off any dead branches on palm trees.
PATHWAY ─ Like the driveway, patch up any cracks and pressure-wash it. If you don’t already have lights following the path, consider installing some. You can get solar ones very inexpensively and they look great at night.
HOUSE NUMBERS ─ Your house numbers should be very visible from the street and in good shape. Consider polishing, repainting, or replacing them altogether if they’ve seen better days or are simply outdated.
PORCH ─ Look for any needed repairs on the porch, such as in the flooring, pillars, roof, or facade. Clean out cob webs and bug residue. This is another area that may need pressure-washing to be spruced up.
FRONT DOOR ─ Check to see if there is any weather damage or wear and tear on the door(s). Could it do with a new coat of paint? Maybe a new knob? Perhaps the trim just needs some refreshing.
LIGHTING ─ Exterior lights can get worn out from dirt, bugs, and weather. If your house is older, it may be an outdated fixture, too. Consider cleaning it up or replacing it with something new.
DECOR ─ I recommend keeping things simple in terms of decor, such as a welcome mat, a potted plant or two, and a few pieces of furniture if you have a porch. These elements can make it feel a lot more inviting without crowding the space.
