3 Ways to Refresh Your Home’s Curb Appeal with a New Garage Door

When it comes to discussions about curb appeal, front doors get a lot of attention, and they should. A home’s entry makes a big impression. But, depending on placement, a garage door is actually a much more prominent feature. Garage doors can take up to 30 percent or more of a home’s exterior façade. You may have become blind to the dents and faded paint marring your garage doors, but you can bet others haven’t.

The Power of the Right Garage Door

A garage door probably isn’t the first thing you think of when considering how to improve curb appeal, but the right doors can do amazing things for your home. Of course, every garage door needs to function properly with repairs made in a timely manner. But function is only part of the equation. A garage door can also do miracles for the way your home looks.

Add Visual Interest

Garage doors are usually an afterthought, typically painted in bland colors meant to make them disappear instead of stand out. Why settle for bland when you could embrace the opportunity to make your garage door a stunning feature. If your garage door is still in good shape there’s no need to replace it. Stylish hardware or new panels can make a huge difference. Using a bold hue of paint or a deep, rich stain that contrasts with the house’s main color takes a garage door from ho-hum to pow!

Create Balance

Not every home was built with outstanding architectural detail. Some were originally built without an eye for balance or, in some cases, additions to the home upset the visual balance that was there. A garage door that complements a home’s front entry door can enhance the overall visual impact. Also, the variety of colors, shapes, sizes and materials available in garage doors today can be used to restore a look of balance to the architecture.

Honor the Era

When it comes to curb appeal, there’s nothing more visually jarring than a beautifully restored period home with an old, outdated garage door that doesn’t fit the style. Going the extra step to find a garage door that makes sense with your home’s architecture can make a world of difference.

Garage Door Makeovers Made Easy

At D Bar Garage Doors, we stock many items that can refresh your garage door. Contact us today for more information about how we can help increase the curb appeal and function of your garage door.