Elevate Your Curb Appeal with Old World Charm

Your garage door may be one of the largest and most visible surfaces on your home’s exterior—but that doesn’t mean it has to look like an afterthought. With the right garage door accent hardware, you can completely transform a plain door into a statement piece that reflects the architectural style of your home.

Whether you're going for rustic farmhouse, Spanish revival, carriage house, or castle-inspired charm, handcrafted hardware details like faux hinge straps, iron pulls, clavos, and even door knockers can make all the difference.

Here’s your guide to getting it right.

1. Faux Hinge Straps – The Foundation of the Look

The first and most noticeable upgrade? Faux hinge straps. These decorative iron pieces mimic the look of old-world working strap hinges without requiring structural modification.

Perfect for modern overhead garage doors, our hand-forged straps come in a variety of styles—straight, spear, bean, arrowhead, and more—to match the character of your home.

Pro Tip: Place two to four straps on each side of your garage door panels to create a classic carriage-house feel.

2. Decorative Door Pulls – Add Function & Style

Even if your garage door is automatic, decorative iron door pulls add an authentic, handcrafted detail to the overall design.

Our pulls are forged in timeless shapes and finished in weather-resistant patinas—from oil-rubbed bronze to traditional black—for a custom look that’s both rugged and refined.

🛠 Pro Tip: Install a matching pair in the center of the door or flanking either side of a faux seam for symmetry.

3. Clavos – Nail Head Accents That Tie It All Together

Want to take your garage from builder-basic to artisan-crafted? Add a border or pattern of decorative clavos—traditional nail heads used historically on wood doors for strength and style.

Our clavos come in round, pyramid, floral, and rustic shapes with various finishes and textures to match your straps and pulls. They're easy to install and make a big visual impact.

🛠 Pro Tip: Space clavos evenly along the edges of your door or use them to simulate traditional plank construction.

4. Iron Door Knockers – For a Bold Finishing Touch

Yes, even a garage door knocker can work—especially if your garage faces the street or doubles as a workshop, studio, or guest house. A rugged iron ring pull or lion head knocker adds a layer of old-world charm that’s both bold and unexpected.

Pro Tip: Choose a style that matches the tone of your home’s main entry door for a cohesive design theme.

Built for the Outdoors, Forged to Last

All of our garage door hardware is forged from quality iron and finished with weather-resistant coatings that stand up to the elements. Whether you're dealing with desert heat, mountain snow, or salty coastal air, our pieces are made to endure and age beautifully.

Give Your Garage the Character It Deserves

With the right accents, your garage door can become a signature part of your home’s design—not just a functional feature. Whether you’re upgrading curb appeal for resale or creating the ranch, villa, or farmhouse of your dreams, garage door hardware is the detail that ties it all together.

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