This $60 Door Makeover Completely Changed the Entryway

"I decided to make a change, as it's the first space you see as you enter the house. It felt so cold and wasn't in-keeping with the house. I drew a template on paper to make sure all the measurements were right. Once I was happy with it, I drew it out onto the door. I cut the molding and stuck this onto the door using wood glue."

"Molding adds architectural detail and makes entering the house so much more inviting. Consider color drenching, as it creates a more cohesive look. Painting the ceiling the same color makes the space feel bigger. It blurs the lines where the ceiling and the wall meet, creating an illusion of a larger space."

Interior doors significantly impact room aesthetics despite not being focal points. Simple upgrades like hardware replacement, molding addition, pediments, and fresh paint dramatically improve spaces. One homeowner transformed her garage door for approximately $60 by adding architectural molding and repainting. She researched designs, created paper templates for precise measurements, and applied molding with wood glue. The new tan paint replaced sterile white, making the hallway warmer and more inviting. Color drenching—painting walls, ceiling, and trim uniformly—creates cohesive spaces and makes rooms feel larger by blurring ceiling-wall lines.

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