An arbor over the garage doors would look nice.

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You could remove the siding on the gable and replace it with vertical boards. I also love the suggestion above. Little monetary output for big design element.

^^ yes to the arbor

Yes, an arbor would look great and decorate what is now a big, flat, plain garage wall.

I agree an arbor will be the best.

Will comment on the garage door itself. If you can replace it with on that has lites (windows) I would recommend doing that. A door without lites especially in the style you have presents an absolutely flat and very plain fascade that has no life to it. Windows in a garage door adds depth to it like nothing else can. Good luck!

Thanks for the suggestion - is there concern of theft though with the ability of someone to peek in? is privacy tinting a thing while still allowing for depth? We have a window on the side as well as a door with a window in the garage so there is great lighting when I am working in there and i open the blinds.

Get a door with lites on the top row. Yes you can put tint on, but at night with no lights on who could see in? This, with the arbor will be lovely.

Thanks! Definately looking to get lights installed and get new ones for the wrap around porch. We bought the house in December and have had to pace ourselves with the to-do list.

If your garage door is new, locate the manufacturer. They can often just replace the top row of panels with those that have windows, instead of replacing the entire door.

Be sure the new lights are 1/3 of the front door's height.