Adding Lights to Your Garage Door

Adding lights to your garage door can tie your home’s look together, especially if you want to achieve a sleek, modern style. The right outdoor lights can also make your home look incredibly impressive and well-kept during the day and night. Not to mention, having lights around your home can make you and your guests feel safer during a late-night barbecue or dinner. 

When choosing lights, you need to consider how they will complement the architectural style of your house and garage door. The perfect lighting accessories can boost your home’s curb appeal but remember not to overdo it. Going over the top with incredibly bright lights can annoy your neighbors and make your home look obnoxious. 

In this blog post, we’ll show you how to add or modify your lighting near your home’s garage door to boost your home’s curb appeal.

Choosing lights to surround the garage door

Before selecting lights to surround your garage door, you need to visualize what kind of lights suit your garage and how many you’ll need. 

This is crucial since a homeowner with an 18 foot wide garage door will have to choose specific lighting and go about the process differently than someone with an eight-foot garage door. Additionally, you need to think about how many garage doors you have – some homes have a single-door garage and a smaller home while others have a double garage door and a larger home. You need to be mindful of how much space you have around your garage doors and what kind of lighting best suits your home. You’ll also have to consider what kind of lighting is compatible with your roofline. You don’t want to end up purchasing lighting that won’t work with your home.

Narrowing down your light fixture options

To narrow down your lighting options, you need to consider the style of your home. The right lights can enhance your home’s curb appeal and catch the eye of any potential buyer. If you have a contemporary or modern home, you could opt for sleek lighting. And if you have a country or traditional carriage-style home, you could opt for rustic, old-fashioned lights to tie in with your home’s style. This way, your home will look great in the evening and during the day. If your home has multiple garage doors, you can place a light above or beside each garage door. But ensure you choose lighting that works well together or opt for the same light for each garage door. 

If your home is situated near driveway lights or street lamps, you may not need as much lighting. 

Now it’s time to select the suitable light bulbs for your light fixtures. If you’re big on being environmentally friendly, LED lights are an excellent choice for you. LED lights are perfect for outdoor use, withstand poor weather conditions, and last for many years which also saves you money in the long run. 

Most outdoor fixes are rated 100 watts, but you’ll need to check your fixture to make sure. Additionally, you should check what bulbs your fixture recommends. You don’t want to waste money purchasing the wrong light bulbs. 

Once you’ve found the perfect light bulbs, all you need to do is install your new fixtures and put the light bulbs in place. 

Installing and repairing garage doors and openers 

If you’re looking to install a brand new garage door or repair a component of your current garage door, look no further than Tri-Lakes Garage Doors.

We specialize in new garage door installation, custom garage doors, and repair and maintenance for homes and businesses. Our team of experts have the experience and skills required to diagnose any problem with the electrical components of the entire garage door opener system.

So whether you’re looking to upgrade your home’s look, build a new garage door, or boost your home’s resale value, our team of experts can help you get the job done.

If you want to upgrade your garage door, visit the Tri-Lakes Garage Doors website today.

We can help you bring your vision to life and help you with a beautiful custom garage door!