One of the easiest ways to transform the look of your house and increase curb appeal is by upgrading the garage door. But you don’t need to replace the whole thing just to update its look: check out these incredible DIY ways to upgrade your garage doors that will refresh and add style to your house.
Garage Door Makeover With Gel Stain
Want to make your dated garage door look brand new? This easy and simple way will quickly transform its look. And the best part: you can totally do it yourself! This gorgeous look above can be obtained with just one coat of gel stain in a walnut color and a simple paint brush. Since the gel stain dries super quick, it’s better to work on one section at a time and while the garage isn’t getting direct sunlight. Get more details at Domestically Speaking!
Colorful Update
Who says you have to stick with neutral colors? Bring fun and style to your house by touching up your garage doors with a bit of color. You can go for a bold choice like a deep red or royal blue or go for pastels like baby blue or mint green. Any color you choose will be sure to make your house pop and catch the attention of anyone passing by.
Trellis Over Garage Door
If you think your garage door looks fine but lacks something, you should consider adding a pergola, trellis, or arbor to it. It will instantly change the look of it while adding elegance and style to your home. Check out this DIY by Blue Roof Cabin!
Joyful Garage Door
Want to make your garage door overflow with style and personality? Paint the panels of the door with different colors. You can touch up all of them or choose just a few like on the picture above, bringing a modern and youthful look to your house.
Faux Wood Look
Transform your metal garage door into a gorgeous wood-looking door without the wood price! In this easy DIY by Remodelaholic, you will learn how to use cotton rags to achieve the look with orange and dark chocolate paint. It’s easy, simple and amazingly creative!
Faux Carriage Garage Door
For an easy and completely inexpensive curb appeal upgrade, you can adopt the latest trend of carriage style garage doors for your own normal door. Add the faux effect by simply using a little paint to create “windows” and adding the hardware. Isn’t it an incredible idea? Check out A Pinterest Addict for more details!
Add Windows
Did you know you can add windows to your wood garage door? With a little effort, you can replace some panels with glass to transform the look and bring more natural light into the garage. Perfect for those who struggle with a dark space! Check out the detailed tutorial here!
Add Trim and Molding
If your garage door feels a little boring and lacking in personality, adding trim or molding is an amazing detail-driven boost that will improve your curb appeal and create visual interest.
What do you think of these upgrades? Which idea are you using to upgrade your garage door? Let us know in the comments below, we love to hear your opinion!
