We all know that Halloween is a spooky time of year, so why not decorate your garage door for some added fear factor? Halloween decorations can be as simple as paper or cloth and tape. We have seven great Halloween decoration ideas gathered here to help you increase the fear factor of your curb appeal!
But first, Safety. Always make sure the power to your garage door is OFF while decorating. The door accidentally moving up or down could cause injury. Ensure that decorations do NOT interfere with the function of the garage door or its safety features and make sure that any items added to the garage, specifically sticky items, will not damage the finish and void your warranty. Now, a list of some creative and fun ideas for Halloween garage doors!
Huge Spider Web
This one is for any size door! Streamers and construction paper can be used as material to create the look of a giant spider web all across the front of your garage door. Add a cute or spooky spider coming out from the corner for an effortless scary look!
Witch and Landscape
Simple black craft foam cutouts can be turned into the most wonderfully scary landscape. This is an economical DIY project that can be as artistic and detailed as you want. Add a witch at a cauldron or a spooky house as a background, and your garage door has become a canvas for your Halloween creativity!
Monster Mouth
What can be more attention-grabbing than a mouth the size of your garage door? An easy way to accomplish this is to paint scary sharp teeth on a tarp and attach it to the front of your garage door.
Online vinyl kits attach using special clips and the top of your door and tension clips on the bottom. Remember Safety first, and make sure your decorations (especially DIY) do not interfere with the operation or safety of your garage door system.
Jack-o-Lantern
Like carving a pumpkin face, this one can be scary or funny. It is an excellent way to share a smile. Material can be felt, cloth or black rolled foam from a craft store. All that’s needed are eyes, nose, mouth, and a little bit of DIY creativity!
Fun with Faces
Whether it’s Frankenstein’s face or a favorite monster, simple lines can make for the most creative expressions. With craft store material cut into strips and removable tape, you can play around with all sorts of expressions.
Don’t forget a little bit of black fringe up top for Frankenstein’s hair!
Bats and Cats
Cutouts of bats flying and black cats are an easy way to create a spooky look for Halloween. Craft paper and double sided-tape are simple ways to create a scene, though craft store foam will hold up to the elements better. Put the black cats up on a fence looking away at the bats, and the scene will have much more depth!
Back-lit Silhouettes
The perfect background can be your garage door for awe-inspiring back-lit scenes, not actually on your door! Yep, no worries about tape residue or adhesive, but most definitely, this type of decoration means manually putting it to the side when you want to move your vehicle in and out of the garage.
A little bit of plywood, black paint, screws, and some tools, and you have a silhouette you can put in front of your door. Use any color backlighting behind them for an incredible look!
Have a Great Time!
Don’t let your garage door go by the wayside during the holidays. Halloween curbside appeal (and a lot of fun) is simple to achieve with these ideas.
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