How to Find the Perfect Garage Door Accents

If you've grown tired of your garage door, don't let it drag down the rest of the home.

You can spruce up your garage with some beautiful accents. It is cheaper than buying a brand new garage door and it'll tide you over until the day that you decide to invest in a new one. Let's take a look at a few garage door accent options.

Garage Door Handle Choices

While many homeowners do not have garage doors that are operated by hand, a handle will still add a nice stylistic element to the garage. It offers more of a rustic feel than a plain old flat garage door.

You can pick from all sorts of garage door handle styles, shapes and sizes to meet your aesthetic desires. There is the classic straight and narrow garage door handle, or you can pick from something more stylish like the fleur‑de‑lis symbol.

While you might not think that a handle makes a big difference, once you start looking at all of the available handle options, you will realize just how important it is to the look of your garage door.

Garage Door Hinge Options

Many homeowners don't know that decorative garage door hinges exist. They usually go on the sides of the door in between the left to right panels. They're a nice subtle touch that can add some flair to a garage that is far too plain.

Sometimes, you can pick up hinges as a part of a set with garage door handles. Always try to match the color and style of your hinges with your handles for the ultimate garage door aesthetic.

Incorporate Color

Sometimes a new hue or a fresh design on the front of your garage door can make a world of a difference. You can choose from any color under the sun or have a particular design painted onto your door.

If you choose the right color and style, it will capture the attention of onlookers right away. So think long and hard before committing to a color for your garage door. You should even go so far as meeting with a color consultant who can help you choose the perfect exterior color.

However, take care to not select a loud, off‑the‑wall color for your garage. If you call attention to your garage, it will visually dominate your home's aesthetic.

Garage Door Windows

While most people think of windows as belonging in bedrooms and kitchens, they can also be installed in your garage. You can pick from an array of styles, colors, shapes and price levels.

If you would like, you can even change the trim and glass type to fit the rest of the garage's style or each particular season of the year. If you use your garage for more than just a place to park your car, consider insulating the windows to lower your monthly energy bill.

Start Fresh with a New Garage Door

You may find yourself at a creative standstill and decide that you need a completely new garage door to get the look you want. When that’s the case, we can help.

Door Systems Metro Boston provides the most trusted garage door brand in the industry, Garaga, and can help you find the door that best suits your needs. Either browse through our variety of residential doors, or build your own dream door with our online design tool.