Some may view their garage door as simply a functional, secure entranceway, but for many homeowners, their garage door says something about them and their property, and having a good looking one, can even boost curb appeal and add value to a home.
Here are a few of the latest garage door trends that could add value and curb appeal to your property:
Size may be everything:
With everything seemingly getting bigger these days, from homes and vehicles to families, larger garage doors are proving ever more popular. Growing families will need bigger vehicles to transport their tribes from a to b, and naturally, a larger garage door will be required to ensure the vehicles can get in and out with plenty of room to spare.
More energy efficiency:
The newest garage doors on the market are way more energy efficient than the older styles and help to keep energy costs down by maintaining a consistent temperature inside the garage. Newer doors are also better at resisting weather conditions, such as extreme heat or intensely cold temperatures. Curb appeal may well be boosted by the simple fact that you’ve upgraded your garage doors.
Transformations:
More and more families are opting to reinvent their garage spaces, making them extensions of their homes, while their vehicles are parked outside or in other covered structures. Some transformations include gyms, playrooms for kids and even man caves! With the extra space this adds to a property, it can add value when you look to sell it, and of course, gives your family more room.
If planning on converting your garage space, once you’ve decided what you will use it for, you can then choose garage doors that reflect its purpose. Choosing doors that are aesthetically pleasing could, of course, give you added curb appeal, too.
Garage landscaping:
The trendy term for garage landscaping is ‘curbscaping’, with folks choosing to enhance their garages by planting things creatively, using effective lighting or by modifying their driveways. Driveways can emphasize your garage in many ways, but if you’re drawing the eye to your garage, then you’ll need to make sure its doors are attractive and functional.
Strap hinges and door pulls:
Adding interest to the visual appeal of garage doors is something that has really taken hold with US homeowners, and strap hinges and door pulls can help to give a garage a vintage look, such as if it were a traditional carriage house with swinging doors.
Modernizing garage doors:
There will always be those who go down the traditional route when choosing their garage doors, but minimalist and contemporary designs are growing in popularity, and some doors even include windows and use different types of metals. These will naturally appeal to the more modern buyer looking for a creative and contemporary home and garage space.
Does colour and material count?
The colour of your garage doors can have a huge visual impact, and two-tone doors are currently popular, along with bright, bold colours that make a real statement and can enhance the entire property. Using materials such as copper on garage doors is also proving popular and can make a home stand out from its neighbours.
If you’re looking to boost the curb appeal of your property and want to upgrade your garage doors, consult with a professional company who can show you a range of styles and talk to you about maximising energy efficiency and security.
