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If you're anything like my parents, and I suspect many other families with garages, the garage is the last spot that gets any attention.  Or one of the last spots I should say.  There is always something higher on the to-do list than sprucing up the garage door entry.  At least that's what my Mom tells me.

Anywho, I'm here to tell you it doesn't have to be overlooked.  With a little elbow grease it can turn into a space you want drop your boots and run from, to a space that is an extension of your entryway/foyer.

Here's the plan:

Most of the garage doors I've seen aren't anything special, basic molding and a factory finish color. Yawn.  Take the door to the next level with some crown molding, paint it black and add a brass kick plate.  If your family is like my family you are always kicking the door open the kick plate is a good idea to save the black paint.

A boot tray is made special with some river rocks, thank you Martha for that idea. 

A hardworking rug would be the icing on the cake.  Doesn't have to be a fancy antique Persian, but wouldn't that be so cool if it was?

Don't forget the hooks.  No one wants to drag in a wet jacket into the house, with a few hooks it can dry outside.  Also a good place for the dogs leash, reusable grocery bags, umbrellas, just about anything that can hang. 

These are just the basics, there are many other things that a garage entry could use too.  

Tell me, what are you garage entry must haves?