Hello World! Welcome Friends! On average, a garage door covers 30% of a home’s exterior – it pays to focus on maintaining and upgrading it. It doesn’t matter if you’re looking to sell your home or still living there; it’s nice to pull up to your home and see all of it, especially that 30%. Read on to find out more.
Repaint or Refinish
Repainting or refinishing your garage door might be all you need to do. Once in a while, the paint tends to fade or chip, making the house look old. And we’d say that any homeowner will admit that their garage door is one of the most neglected parts of their home.
You don’t need to hire anymore to do this for you – find the correct type of paint for outdoor fixtures and apply two or three layers as required. There’s no special technique.
Repair Dents and Fix Damage
A dented or damaged garage door significantly lowers a home’s curb appeal – it’s nothing a garage door repairman can’t fix. If your garage door has any dents or damage, we’d say repairing them should be a top priority. You don’t only want your home to look good; you want it to be safe.
Decorative Hardware
Don’t sleep on decorative hardware – it makes such a difference to the curb appeal of the garage door. New handles, hinges, or even a strap decoration, can make a plain garage door slightly more appealing. People might not notice it until closer to the door, but you will notice a difference. We’d say it gives a sense of richness to the door, enhancing its curb appeal.
Windows to Brighten the Design
Windows on a garage door look so good and they brighten up the interior naturally – but we’d definitely recommend reflective glass or frosted glass. You don’t want anyone peering in and seeing what’s inside, it’ll set you up for a security risk. You can opt for sandblasted or tinted windows that look really nice.
Modern, Stylish Lighting
Outdoor lighting highlights the beauty of your garage door. Install stylish sconces or overhead lighting above the garage door to showcase its design and increase nighttime visibility. Energy-efficient LED lights can create a sleek look.
Upgrade to a Carriage or Contemporary Style Door
Sometimes, we will admit, an old, rustic garage door adds character to a home, but it doesn’t always look good. Sometimes, it simply looks old and outdated.
Specifically designed carriage garage doors are beautiful and elegant – you can find lovely examples online.
Modern doors that integrate glass or steel create a sophisticated and clean look.
Landscaping Around the Garage
It’s not all about the garage door – what’s around it can draw attention to the door itself. You can easily frame your garage with potted plants, hanging plants or even climbing plants and trees to add some landscaping design. Using green elements enhances the structure’s coolness and warms up the essence of the house too, adding to the general curb appeal.
The more effort you put into your garage door, the better the rest of your home will look. And we wouldn’t say they’re complex or expensive changes, but we would say they enhance your home’s curb appeal!
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