Black Door

This idea is old.....it had been percolating in my head for several years but I finally decided to just do it. I have seen so many inspirational photos on the internet of black interior doors and love the look of them, but did not think it would look right in my home. I think the shade of black, and the sheen, have a lot to do with the finished product.

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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