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
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Simple wrought iron furniture complements the beautiful Tuscan exterior of this home, letting you appreciate the architecture while you enjoy some time outside.
Built-in benches make the most of this small but charming courtyard and the lovely fountain in the center.
How cozy is this outdoor living area? Not an inch of space is wasted, fitting in both a sitting area and dining area.
I love the little nook in this courtyard that separates the conversation areas while still offering plenty of space for entertaining.
Light blue cushions pop against all the gorgeous green vines growing around this courtyard.
A fireplace is always a wonderful addition to a courtyard to give it a focal point and join multiple conversation areas together.
The beautiful symmetry of this courtyard is maintained by the wonderful use of radial design in the center, joining the sitting area with the fountain opposite it.
This courtyard looks like a private oasis where nature has grown right into the architecture.
For a long, narrow courtyard, these two sofas worked perfectly to balance it out.
How lovely is this courtyard garden? You can see the sea right through the windows.
A white and gray palette allows your gaze to be drawn right to the incredible view outside, accented with some colorful foliage.
Mirrored doors reflect the greenery outside, creating the feeling of being outdoors in this spa-like bathroom.
This bathroom is like a sunroom, surrounded by windows to let the light pour in.
Who wouldn’t feel relaxed in this stunning bathroom surrounded by a peaceful coastal view?
This shower allows you to feel like you are bathing right in nature while still experiencing its luxurious upgrades.
Who says your mirrors and vanity need to be up against a wall? This bathroom puts as little divide between you and the beautiful outdoors as possible.
After a peaceful bath by the fireplace, you can step right outside into the clean, fresh air.
The green from nature is a beautiful accent against the white in this bathroom.
A private terrace creates a cozy, cottage feel in this super charming bathroom.
Nothing says clean and open quite like a crisp, white bathroom and a stunning view.
This beautiful sunken seating area looks like it is floating in the pool.
A small but cozy sunken seating area features a modern firepit and fits right into the landscape.
The sunken nature of this seating area creates more privacy in this urban garden.
The charcoal seating and accent wall create a dynamic contrast with the green hedges.
You can climb right into this sunken seating area after a dip in the infinity pool.
There is something so cozy about stepping down into this firepit area after enjoying dinner on the patio.
The curvature and landscaping made this sunken seating area look so natural.
The back part of this sunken seating area serves as the outdoor kitchen and bar area for serving, making the most of the space.
The sunken set-up is perfect for a modern and minimalist space.
You can even do a budget-friendly sunken seating area with stacked stone, hedges, gravel and your choice of movable seating.
Beautiful iron work gives this Juliet balcony an extra flair and brings more character to the small bathroom.
The wrought iron of the railing below balances nicely with the Juliet balcony above.
For a more minimalist look, a streamlined railing that matches the trim will keep things clean and tight aesthetically.
For a small home, a Juliet balcony will give your space some breathing room and provide some character to the exterior.
Though this bathroom is small, all the simplicity of design, the window, and the Juliet balcony make it feel very open and breezy.
Juliet balconies give the third story a chance to enjoy the coastal view without competing with the larger balcony on the second level.
The small Juliet balcony above the wrap-around front porch gives this home’s exterior more depth and interest.
These two Juliet balconies help make the space over the garage look less like just the garage and more like part of the home.
This minor architectural feature brings so much more character to the exterior of this home.
This small living space is made to feel so much more open and grand thanks to the French doors being able to open wide out onto the Juliet balconies and to the city beyond.