door do-over




I hate to admit it. But I am forced to. Well, I was. I had an ugly front door. Ok, maybe it wasn't so terrible. I'm sure someone out there in blogland likes this door. In fact, someone somewhere is scrimping and saving to get this very door for their lovely home. This door is just not me. And it's not our house.

Not to be completely negative. There are some good things. I like the paneling on the bottom and all the glass in the door and the pretty transom. It lets in lots of light. And...wait, that's it. My not-so-favorite parts include the color and the fun "Texas Star" in the center of the glass. And the terrible lack of landscaping. Another post. Moving on. And the house numbers that basically blend in and become completely invisible when people are looking for your house.

Time to take charge. Paint the front door. Paint it black! Paint the whole house! Paint the whole house black! {Sometimes, doesn't a project turn out so well that you want to do it everywhere? Yeah. Don't worry, I didn't paint the whole house black.}



Ok, actually, someone else painted it. In fact, I had the whole house painted. But look, it's already much better in black! Now...what to do about that star?

I find that if I hang a wreat
Now to take on that address issue. I had thought about putting some shiny new numbers somewhere near the front door. Or a sign that read, "This is it, Stupid" for people who get confused when I tell them we live on the corner. How hard is that people? Anyway. Numbers. I thought about it. And then I stumbled upon My Sweet Savannah's blog and saw her fancy numbers and knew that was the way to go. I called up my friend and Uppercase Living consultant and ordered up some numbers. fall wreath and it's f
ienUppercase Living consultant and ordered up some numbers.

Yep. You can definitely see that from the street. And it matches the trim. And I feel fancy when I drive up and see my pretty new house with my pretty new door and my pretty new numbers. I do think we need a shiny new handle and knob and maybe a kick plate. But all the knobs and handles in our whole house are that rubbed bronze. Would it look weird if the front (and then both back doors) all of a sudden didn't match? I need opinions here.

I'll reveal the whole new look of our house soon. I'm starting on the landscaping this week!

I'm linking up to DIY Day at ASPTL even though I only did part of this myself. But hey, I had the ideas. And I called the painter. And I even picked out the colors. And I did the numbers and wreath all by myself. Partial credit, right? drive up and see my pretty new house with my pretty new door and my pretty new numbers. I do think we need a shiny new handle and knob and maybe a kick plate. But all the knobs and handles in our whole house are that rubbed bronze. Would it look weird if the front (and then both back doors) all of a sudden didn't match? I need opinions here.

I'll reveal the whole new look of our house soon. I'm starting on the landscaping this week!(Finally! After only three and a half years of waiting.)

I'm linking up to DIY Day at ASPTL even though I only did part of this myself. But hey, I had the ideas. And I called the painter. And I even picked out the colors. And I did the numbers and wreath all by myself. Partial credit, right?


15 comments:

  1. I LOVE it! I am partial to black myself and the numbers stand out and look amazing! Great job!

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  2. wow that front door just sparkles, it is just wonderful black and the wreath and the numbers on the door, it all is very chic, love love it, what a great job...I am a new follower of yours, I will return...come for a visit

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  3. Oh my god! It looks fabulous! I love the numbers, they really pop against the black door. Phenomenal!
    I have that finish problem with our doors. The exterior doors have worn brass and the interior doors are all brushed nickle. I say ignore it, who's really going to notice?

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  4. Oh Yes!!! THat Black looks goreous--what an improvement and the numbers are DARLING!!

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  5. Lovely! Love the numbers too. My husband just painted our front door black--I love it!

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  6. I love your new black front door. It looks great with your white numbers. You could always spray paint your door handle and hinges if you wanted to try out a new instead of buying all new hardware. Just a thought! :)

    Oh and I love your wreath. It is really pretty!!

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  7. The front door is now very welcoming and the person who comes to visit will know that a very talented person lives behind.

    WEll done.

    If you get a minute -- would love for you to stop by and say hi. (lol if you come this week you might want to bring some tissue)

    TTFN~~ Claudia ♥ ♥

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  8. Wow, I absolutely love the black door against the neutral-painted bricks. Looks beautiful!

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  9. LOVE it! I'm totally painting my door black...can't wait!

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  10. Looks great! I wonder if you could use a product like rub n buff to change the color of the handle only on the outside?

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  11. WOW! What a huge difference, a good one, too. It looks so welcoming...love the white numbers.

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  12. Yeah, that door really classes up the neighborhood. Now if only a certain neighbor would remove her unsightly dent-and-rust covered mailbox and replace it with something cute!

    Jenny

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  13. @cheapchichome. It looks great! The front window even looks better. I think I have the ugliest doors around, at some point I'll have to let the world know!

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  14. Wow, what a difference! I love the painted brick so much too! Ya know, I know you don't like the texas star, but after the door went black, it kinda got cute. :)

    Love it! Lucky you!

    Donna

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