A couple of weeks ago I promised pictures of the garage doors and shutters we were working on. I am currently working on getting pictures, so until I do I thought I would show you a few we have done in the past.
This is one of our most popular and requested finishes on shutters and garages. It gives the home a modern yet rustic look. It’s that little attention to detail that goes a long way!
One reason faux finishing your shutters and garage doors is a great idea is the money you save. A real wooden garage door can be a bit on the pricey side. Not to mention you would have to seal it every six months or so. With a metal garage door, there is almost no need to even worry about taking care of it, other than occasionally rinsing the dirt off it.
Or, be bold and go with some BOLD COLOR! What a great way for your home to stand out from all the rest and represent your personal style.
What do you think? Like the color, or is it better to go more natural?
{ 29 comments… read them below or add one }
Donna Lynn Smith 05.13.08 at 12:20 am
I thought for sure those were wood! Beautiful work!
Thanks so much for the email today and the comment on my MD post!
I really prayed for you this morning on my walk, it is my prayer time and I love the time to lift my friends and family up to God!
Hope you had a lovely day with your family yesterday, I had a great time with my boys, they didn’t even argue once…wow, it was amazing! :)
XXOO,
Donna Lynn
Alkemie 05.13.08 at 1:32 am
Melissa, thank you so much for coming by. Off the Wall does amazing work! Your products are absolute beauties!!
Karen
Diana 05.13.08 at 10:19 am
Neat…I kind of like the natural look.
artist in NC 05.13.08 at 2:52 pm
Great job Melissa!!!!!!!! I love the wood look and know how hard it is to do. LOL You are a real pro.
Melissa Lewis 05.13.08 at 9:19 pm
Donna, Thank you so very much for the prayer. It still amazes me how powerful prayer is, so I really, really appreciate all the prayers we can get:)
Artist, yeah this becomes a little monotonous, but the end result makes it all worth it.
Neutral Dwelling 05.13.08 at 9:21 pm
The doors and shutters look beautiful! Great job!
CC 05.13.08 at 9:37 pm
OH MY GOSH!!!! I think this may be my most favorite yet!!! These garage doors are AWESOME!!!!! I want them!!! WOW….it really does make this house “pop” don’t they!?!?! BRAVO ladies!
Design for Mankind 05.13.08 at 11:31 pm
WOW! i love the color! :)
Trina 05.13.08 at 11:45 pm
Can you come to Chicago? Wow!!! Love love love! And the funny thing is I have an old wooden garage door that just broke last week. We really need a new one but I don’t like any of the choices. So for now I just opted to fix it but it just a matter of time till we have to replace it. I will obviously have to switch to medal but I like the look of my wood door. Ok.. sorry to give you all the details :)
PS- I love the color esp. with the white it is so pretty!
Trina xx
Virginia 05.14.08 at 5:48 am
Melissa - LOVE this idea! What a way to help our poor garage doors. I like natural colors…and those shutters! Y’all are SO talented! Way to go…
patricia 05.14.08 at 8:09 am
Wow, coming home to those would make me never want to leave. It has a feeling of Tuscany! Old world and simply stunning!
Melissa Lewis 05.14.08 at 8:31 am
FYI - Jaime and I would love to come to Houston and/or Chicago ANYTIME! I’ve never been to either.
Patricia, it does feel old world doesn’t it. You should see the insides of these homes:)
stacy 05.14.08 at 11:37 am
The second photo with the shutters is by far the best!
Design for Mankind 05.14.08 at 11:43 am
RYC: I loved Abba’s Child! :) It’s a good read.
melissa @ the inspired room 05.14.08 at 3:08 pm
I sure wish we lived closer, I’d keep you busy girl! You do great work and it is fun to see the transformations you can do with paint and TALENT!
xoxo
mrs. french 05.14.08 at 5:00 pm
Obviously the happiest garages around.
Rhoda 05.14.08 at 5:23 pm
Looks great, Melissa. I love all of those doors. I’ve done a faux wood door at my old house & it turned out pretty good, but never done anything as big as a garage door. I think I like the lighter colored one the best. And I think those sorts of doors only look good on the bigger European style homes.
Hooked on Houses 05.14.08 at 9:16 pm
I never would’ve thought to do this! What a great idea to make a metal garage door look like wood. You are so talented! -Julia
Melissa Lewis 05.14.08 at 10:01 pm
Rhoda, I would have to agree. You definitely must consider the rest of the exterior of your home before painting a garage door in this style.
Trina 05.15.08 at 8:33 pm
Just a side note.. browsing around your gorgeous frames… I love Isaiah 12:2 Heirloom frame - it’s going on my wish list!!!!!!
Trina xxx
Emily 05.16.08 at 9:48 am
Wow, what an amazing project. The finish in the picture looks real and beautiful. I think that I am for the traditional darker wood color. Just a quick question or two, what do you do to preserve the finish from harsh weather? Do the doors need to be re-finished every few years? I am impressed. Fabulous work. ;)
this is glamorous 05.16.08 at 2:49 pm
Melissa, these doors and shutters look great–really lovely work. Have a fantastic weekend.
Nesting Instincts 05.18.08 at 9:28 am
Hi Melissa - I just discovered your blog. It is so fun! I love interacting with and promoting creative people like yourself. I’m adding you to my blogroll!
kari & kijsa 05.18.08 at 1:25 pm
Lovely job! Love the doors! Another beautiful day here! hope yours is wonderful!!
blessings,
kari & kijsa
Mind Your Manors 05.19.08 at 11:16 am
LOVE THE COLOR!!! You are amazing and I can truly see your passion and heart in everything you do!
Melissa Lewis 05.19.08 at 8:26 pm
Emily, actually because these doors are metal, the upkeep is very minimal. We have a sealer in our glaze already, so it should hold up rather well. Of course, anything outside will be a little weathered with time.
Melissa Lewis 05.19.08 at 8:31 pm
Mind Your Manors, thank you so much for the lovely comment, and welcome to our blog!
Down Pillow 05.19.08 at 10:53 pm
OMG I love that faux finish - the house is awesome as well. I always loved that exterior style - but what about the interior?
Jen 05.27.08 at 10:17 pm
Wow!! Those are fabulous…and I adore the brown, natural color on the first set of doors and shutters. I’d totally hire you (if I only had a house…or a garage!) LOL!!