Ideas for Great Curb Appeal

Lively flowers and a fresh coat of paint can turn your home into an eye-catching gem.

Find a Charming Garage Door

Leave generic garage doors behind! Instead, play with color and hardware for an entry that is functional and full of charm.

Carriage House Wood Garage Door
Photo: John O’Hagan

Carriage House Charm

From the custom-built cedar trellis to the stonework, refined details dominate this garage’s exterior. The attention to detail extends to the standard overhead garage doors, which are accessorized with elegant arches and decorative hardware. Iron pull handles and strap hinges create the illusion of inviting double entry doors giving the garage the overall feel of a carriage house.

Source Guide: 
Garage doors:
from Doors by Mike; doorsbymike.com. Similar styles available from Wayne-Dalton; wayne-dalton.com.
Garage door hardware: from Schlage; schlage.com. For a similar look, try the Spear Hinge Straps and Lift Handles from Wayne-Dalton; wayne-dalton.com.
Exterior paint (siding): Anonymous (SW-7046); sherwin-williams.com.
Trim and garage door paint: Wool Skein (SW-6148); sherwin-williams.com.
Stonework: Chardonnay Blend by Alluriam Stone (20% rubble, 20% fieldstone, 60% stacked); alluriamstone.com.
Roof: Slate Grey by Englert, Inc.; englertinc.com.


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