Ugly door

12 years ago

How can I make this door to the garage more attractive? The pull-out pantry between the ref and wall, and the oven door prohibit photos, etc on the wall. I'd like a damask-type stencil or wall decor on 2/3 of the door but don't know how to go over the trim. Any suggestions out there?

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Rina

12 years ago

If you like the idea of stencilling, there's no reason that you can't carry a stencil across that wall and simply ignore the door frame. Don't take the pattern I used below seriously, it was just easy to draw. Then I stole a stencil from Etsy and messed with the shape a bit for the second pic below -- just in case you're feeling really ambitious. You'd have to find one that is the right shape, of course. :-)

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Cat Rowe
12 years ago
Paint the door the same colour as the walls, and make it go away!
Cat Rowe
12 years ago
Another idea is to paint it with chalkboard paint.
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pcride
12 years ago
Replace the door slab with a different style. Any door shop will take your old door, cut it to fit. Then you just install. Shouldn't cost more than $100
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Lampert Dias Architects, Inc.
12 years ago
I really like Cat Rowe's suggestion about chalkboard paint..........but another option is to replace the door with a new white panel door which is more attractive then what you currently have and to also paint the wall a darker color..........Since it is a door to the garage, code will require it to be fire rated, but you can find that at any home store like Lowe's or Home Depot........
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nsw416
12 years ago
An easy, inexpensive solution is to add narrow molding to the existing door. Photos are of two I've done using foam molding glued to the door. The foam molding has held up well and can be cut with just a kitchen knife.
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auntiebuzzybee
12 years ago
Paint it a gunmetal gray gloss.
Mike Slater
12 years ago
There have been several good suggestions. If none of them appeal to you, an offbeat idea would be to wallpaper the door with a design you like. It's an old-fashioned approach that should be used more, but it can be very modern, transitional, or something different depending on the pattern you pick. It's also relatively inexpensive.
auntiebuzzybee
12 years ago
Oh, Rina..that's terrific. Love the one on the right. The viney branches get all busy all over the door in perfect visual confusion/illusion. Cool. So easy for you! : )
shortped
12 years ago
There is a pin on Pinterest that I love with this. Raised panel door in beautiful blue color and dark lever type of door handle. Gorgeous!
User
12 years ago
@shortped, I was thinking of the same door! See link below, where the garage door is painted a pretty color, and a pretty wreath is hung on it.

http://designspiration.net/image/887429884858/
Jane Hyatt
12 years ago
From experience, I agree with Lampert arch. If you own the house, install a wood paneled door. You will save money in the long run.
sunnydrew
12 years ago
Be sure you use an insulated door going to the garage
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Pat Siebrecht
Original Author
12 years ago
Rina - I like the decal idea, thanks for the visual using MY door! Keep the ideas coming.....
Keitha
12 years ago
Paint the door an interesting color and have fun with it. Make it a focal point instead of an eyesore!
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houseatthelake
12 years ago
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I framed my doors out with molding and painted same as door. I also painted a blackboard on my pantry door and added molding. I agree in painting it and making it stand out. Like the red door. Maybe you could paint it red with a framed out blackboard? I like my blackboard for writing shopping lists on.
lefty47
12 years ago
HI -- You don't have to have the door trim/molding . If you re-moved it and the just filled and finished around the frame with some drywall compound , then paint . Now you could put a wallpaper of choice on the wall and right over the door also . The door will almost disappear !
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Darzy
12 years ago
last modified: 12 years ago
Rina...love the idea and even the funky pattern one!
Rina
12 years ago
Good morning all from here. So glad to get a lot of likes on the decal door, and especially that Pat likes it. Thanks. True it's a whole lot easier to do on screen ...

There are a lot of wonderful ideas on this thread. I'd want to do them all.
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km kane
12 years ago
You need a more attractive door and nicer trim. Go to any door website. Try www.simpsondoor.com for starters. Search interior doors without glass. If you get an unpainted one, you could match your kitchen cabinets. If you opt for paint grade, you could have some fun with color.
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User
12 years ago
Liked Rinas stencils. Very clever.
Curt D'Onofrio
12 years ago
I like nsw416 idea above
Pat Siebrecht
Original Author
12 years ago
I like the idea of removing the trim so I don't have any obstacles to deal with using a decal; I never thought of that. Thanks, lefty47.
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JudyG Designs
12 years ago
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You can have fun with decals. Fill the entire wall.
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HomeStory Doors of Orange County
12 years ago
The white panel door and darker color wall previosly suggested would look very nice.