A garage door can change the entire look of the front of the house. Carriage doors are trending because they add an updated look at a fraction of the cost of redoing the entire front of the house. Adding windows, trim detail and two tones to the door adds dimension and character.
You may have a fire hydrant out front, or a utility box or even a mailbox, but that doesn't mean you can't still have curb appeal. Dress it up, like this owner did with window boxes. A surprise and a creative detail show off your good design.
Two skinny pillars and no window above door looked dull on the outside and let no light into the home. A "birdseed" type stone stair way was crumbling and an eyesore.
A new portico allows for an arched window to let light in. New pavers and stone replace the old "birdseed" look. A pergola adds dimension and a front porch sitting area. It also helps to give a whole new look to a split level.
An outdated garage door and large space between the upper and lower windows make the house seem out of proportion.
A new carriage garage door with cedar shake siding, gives a whole new look to the exterior. Added stone on 1/4 of the bottom and a trim piece at the roof line, draw your eye away from the split. That along with a pergola and window boxes give the house a whole new personality.
This section has transformations that are large and small. Sometimes an entire renovation helps with curb appeal and sometimes it is simply a wreath on the door.
These are ideas to get you started, on any project, big or small.