Consider this: The driveway leading to your garage door is a blank canvas, waiting for your imagination to run free! Have you ever thought about accessorizing your garage door? Whether your door is new or has been around, the right accessories can make your garage door can pop and improve your home’s curb appeal. Complete your garage door upgrade by adding the right accessories from hardware to new light fixtures.
Add Decorative Hardware
Have you noticed the trend among new garage doors is to add decorative hardware? These handles don’t necessarily serve a practical or utilitarian purpose but rather offer a bold visual interest to your garage door. Decorative hardware consists of:
- Latches
- Hinges
- Handles
- Rings
- And more
You can choose hardware that matches your home’s style and bring everything together! It’s a quick and simple addition that can be completed in a day with the right tools.
Curbscape
You have heard of landscaping, yet have you heard of its cousin curbscape? Curbscaping is the edging or border for your landscaping. This is usually some type of concrete edging that can line your driveway or create flower beds on either side of your garage door. This small touch is a stepping stone to accessorizing more around your garage door.
Add Some Greenery
Your garage door doesn’t have to become a concrete jungle. If you added some curbing around your garage door and created flowerbeds, you can add new bushes and flowers to these spots to compliment your home’s overall design and breathe some life into it.
When you choose your plants:
- Be aware of the size of the spot available
- Determine if the space allows for plants to grow
- Know what type of plants you need to flourish – full sun, partial shade, or full shade
- Learn how to properly take care of them
If you do not have flowerbeds near your garage door, you can still add some greenery to your overall landscaping by adding wall-mounted planters on either side of your garage door or go all out by lining your driveway with your favorite bushes.
Upgrade The Lights
From sconces to lanterns, you can get creative with how to light up your garage door. Garage door lighting serves as a way to light up your home, from day to night. The right fixture can complement your home’s style, boost curb appeal, and help us navigate in the dark when we get home late. Here are some fixtures you can choose from to match your home:
- Traditional – Wall-mounted lanterns
- Modern – Flush or semi-flush sconces
- Rustic – Barn lights
So, have fun when you choose the lighting for your garage door!
Innovate Your Driveway
To really bring your garage door upgrade to completion, you need to provide your home with a “red carpet” so you can make your entrance every time you come home. The driveway leading to your garage door should be just as exquisite as the rest of your home’s exterior whether that means stamped concrete, bricks, asphalt, or adding a unique driveway coating. All these options will elevate your driveway and boost your home’s overall curb appeal from the classic, plain Jane concrete slabs.
Each of these projects ranges in price and labor time, so choose the ones that make the most sense for your home and complete your garage door.
