How to Decorate Your Garage Door for Canada’s 150th

From planning backyard BBQs to choreographing firework displays, preparations for Canada's 150th birthday are well underway. Kick off your celebration at home with these garage door decorating ideas.

Light Up the Night

With strategically placed outdoor lighting, you'll make your neighbours see red – in a good way! Use uplighting to create a patriotic display by projecting red and white lights onto your garage door or replace your exterior light bulbs with red-coloured bulbs that can be purchased at most home improvement stores.

Flag Down Your Friends

Turn your standard white garage door into a larger than life Canadian flag using red, disposable plastic tablecloths. Fasten a tablecloth vertically on either side of your garage door using double-stick tape, then cut out a large maple leaf to attach to the white centre.

Large rolls of red craft paper can also be used; however, plastic tablecloths are more flexible and are water-repellent so you won't have to worry about colour leaching onto your door.

Map it Out

Turn the front of your garage door into a map of Canada using red Bristol board and double-sided tape. Carefully trace and cut out each province, then use double-sided tape to arrange them on your garage door. To keep things dry, laminate the cutouts before attaching them.

Recruit the Kids

Create a one-of-a-kind maple leaf banner with the help of your crafty kids. Have your kids carefully brush washable red paint onto the palms of their hands, then press them against white construction paper — the impression will look like a maple leaf! Cut out their handprints, string them through clear fishing line, and hang your DIY banner over your garage door.

Keep your garage door looking its best all year round with the help of the experts at Creative Door Services. Contact us today or visit your local Creative Door Services branch to get started.