Here are a few pretties....
Credit: The Yellow Cape Cod
Credit: Honey We're Home
There are lots more to ooh and aah at. The first one shows a door with glass in it, like my front door. The other two show different shades of black.
After oohing and ahhing for too long, I finally made up my mind (about 4-6 months ago...I move slowly with these things) after looking through the Pottery Barn catalog. It was filled with black framed windows. I loved the contrast of lighter walls and the black windows. I do not have much black in my house at all but decided to give it a try.
I used a can of Benjamin Moore paint called Black Iron. I had a coupon for 2 free quart sizes and got 2 different blacks, and liked Black Iron the best.
What do you think? I think I love it, but am not sure. I can't decide if I should tone down the shiny brassy dead bolt.....
Have you painted any doors black yet?
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Great post....I've been debating on painting the doors black. I think they're more impactful.
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Thanks Christine. Maybe this helps you decide!! I had painted a black stripe on the door for 2 weeks to check the color before I finally painted the whole door. I really love it, but am still getting used to it. At night when I walk by I keep thinking the door is open :-)
DeleteWhat a difference - I love it ! Somehow the black paint makes the doors look so much better - I finally painted 3 of my interior doors black - the inside of the front door, the back door leading to the garage, and the door to the basement, which is in my kitchen. I absolutely love them all - I feel like they look so much more sophisticated !
ReplyDeletePatricia, I had a feeling this would be a domino effect! I may end up painting more doors, like you did. Thanks for the comment!
DeleteYou are brave and it does give impact! It makes the door an art piece....
ReplyDeleteI am loving different colors on doors and trim...this is making me think ...again...
Nancy
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Nancy, I would have painted it months ago if I was bravER!!! It took me forever, but I am glad that I did paint it. I keep telling myself, that I can paint over it if I decide I hate it. Right now, I'm loving it.
DeleteIt looks fantastic and helps the etching in your glass pop beautifully! I painted our front door (which is similar to yours) black as well and love it ... still wonder why I didn't do it sooner!
ReplyDeleteThank you Becca. I'm now wondering why I did not do it sooner too :)
Deletethat makes a great impact! glad you finally did it!
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DeleteI'm so glad you took the plunge! I've used black throughout my home and don't regret it one bit! A bit of sophistication and warmth is what it lends, right? Your door turned out beautifully! Any other places you might trying painting black? Oh.. and in the second photo I adore those bold black striped drapes! I wonder where one could find those?
ReplyDeleteKadee I am thinking about what other doors I can paint.....
DeleteThe black striped curtains I believe are painted. Click on the link below the photo and it will take you to the blog The Yellow Cape Cod. I believe she did a tutorial on it.....but not sure... I really like them too!
Kristina ~ I like your door! (I will show my hubby ~ he wants to keep white trim around the glass, but yours looks better painted black!!!) So glad I stopped by! Following along... :-) Julia
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