If you never considered a garage door as a statement piece, think again! The garage door is the focal point of these Pinterest entries.
Some of these ideas require expensive remodeling, while some are DIY jobs. Whatever you choose, you will never see that yawning gap at the front of your home in the same way. It is an invitation for creativity!
Architectural Detail
These garage doors are an integral part of these homes’ style.
- The swinging doors give this garage a western feel, like walking into a stable. They look very pretty against the wooden siding of the home.
- Don’t forget the garage light! A traditional carriage‑style garage is accented by lovely lanterns hanging from garage corbels. These are the perfect accessory to complete this look.
- This is a unique wooden garage door from San Francisco. It looks like an enormous, but attractive, dish‑drying rack!
- An arbor across the top of the garage door makes a dramatic entry to the home.
Garages Converted to Rooms
- Bi‑fold doors across the front of the garage give a converted room an elegant appearance. They can be opened and are very cool in the summer. This project would probably require professional installation, but it is a lovely addition to the look of the home.
- What about a screen that fits across the opening of the garage? So cool, literally! The screen lifts up and down like a garage door and has a door in the middle for easy access. The product is called Lifestyle Screens. Perfect for a garage party!
- If you converted your garage with French doors, you can cover these with sliding barn doors. It keeps the glass from getting broken and looks nice in cold weather.
Sprucing Up
Your garage door is functional, but you can still make it look great with just a little elbow grease.
- Gel stain on a white garage door really does make a dramatic difference. This cute tutorial shows pictures before and after. It is always fun to see the project on a homeowner’s own house.
- Have a metal garage door and want to give it the appearance of wood grain? This tutorial shows how the homeowner transformed her garage door. It gives you all the DIY information you need.
- This tutorial explains how to make the plain garage door look like a carriage‑style door. This idea is so fashionable on upscale homes right now.
Dream List
If you want to put a garage door on your dream list, here are a few you might consider.
- This is an award winning, gable masterpiece of a garage. The rock on the house is complimented by the wooden doors.
- This elaborate pergola also looks great against the stone of the home.
- Glass doors at the front of the garage give a modern twist to a traditional home.
Looking to Make Your Garage Door Pinterest‑Worthy?
Now that your creative juices are flowing and you’ve found plenty of inspiration, it’s time to consider how you can upgrade the look of your own garage door.
You can begin by building your garage door online, courtesy of the Garaga Design Centre via Baker Door Company. Or, you can check out our variety of quality residential doors, and upgrade your garage door to a beautiful, functional model!
You can begin by building your garage door online, courtesy of the Garaga Design Centre via Baker Door Company. Or, you can check out our variety of quality residential doors, and upgrade your garage door to a beautiful, functional model!
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