Give An Outdated Garage Door A Simple DIY Makeover With Faux Hardware

Garage doors aren't typically the most stylish part of your home. Most of the time, people give them a fresh coat of paint and do some rust prevention to keep them looking nice and clean. As a result, they can easily look outdated, tired, and a little bit boring. Replacing them with more modern garage doors is quite the undertaking, and does not come cheap. But what if there was an easy way to add some elegance and style to the doors you already have? The great news is that there is a really easy way to do this and it doesn't even require any tools or paint. You can give an outdated garage door a simple DIY makeover with faux hardware for a barn aesthetic. 

The best part is that there is no drilling required to do this makeover. You won't even need a single nail or any glue to make your regular metal garage door look like a vintage barn door. This faux hardware is completely magnetic, so it will attach on its own to metal. Simply place the faux hardware on the door, reposition it as much as needed, and remove it whenever you choose. It's effortless and damage-free!

For this makeover, order some simple Household Essentials Garage Handles and Hinge Magnets for less than $20. This pack comes with four faux hinges and two faux handles. To achieve a specific look, choose from different styles available from that same store, like these Premium Carriage House Handles that have a more vintage look. To go even further, pair them up with some Magnetic Faux Garage Door Windows.

To make your garage door look like an authentic barn door, place two hinges on each side of the door, facing each other. This symmetrical placement is a great way to mimic real barn doors. For it to look more realistic, place the handles next to each other, vertically, at the center of the door. This will mimic the look of two carriage-style doors that meet at the center, like in a real barn.

Keep in mind that these are magnetic pieces of décor, so they only work with metal garage doors. If you're opting for a wooden door (which does look more like a barn door), then you'll need a different approach. Luckily, there are some other faux hinges and handles that are designed to be nailed into wooden doors. For example, these Richelieu Decorative Forged Iron False Hinges will add a beautiful rustic touch to your wood door. And, if you love the style of rustic wood, why not paint your metal garage doors to give them that look? 

When it comes to the best paint choices for faux wood garage doors, you should consider a wood paint kit. These Giani Wood Look Paint Kits offer different types of wood finishes for around $70. Pair this paint with some magnetic hardware pieces, and fool anyone into thinking you have a vintage-looking wood garage. This entire DIY makeover will cost under $100 for the hardware and the paint.