Then I tried to distract your attention with some jazzy chandeliers and plants?
We installed the door we found in our basement last month, and I actually have had the door painted for a LONG time, but I kept putting off sharing it because I have not yet sealed it completely. I still have to do 2 more coats of semi-gloss verathane, but I thought I would show you now before I forget!
We haven't gotten the new, non frosted glass, windows yet, and keep in mind that we plan on having the whole exterior painted grey (one reader suggested getting rid of the stucco but that just isn't going to happen on our budget LOL), but I am MUCH happier with the front door now. And to think we transformed it for only $17 in paint!
ps- yes, I still need to get candles for the chandys... I'm just too lazy to make a special trip for some.
PPS- Don't forget to get your latest paint projects ready for Fresh Coat Friday!!
45 comments:
Wow, what a transformation! The black looks sooooooo much better!
I have to admit, at first I didn't like the idea of replacing the wooden door(as I am a big hater of steel doors lol). But, now that it's all done, I just love it! It makes such a statement.
Sooooo much better! :) It looks fantastic!
Oh my, what a transformation! The entire front door area looks wonderful. Most of all, I love the fact that the door project cost you less than $20...what a deal! I can’t believe you made that big of an impact for so cheap. I LOVE IT! :)
How pretty! Love the black.. and all the accents!
Absolutely love it!
Love the black!!! I think it would also look nice to add some trim/framing underneath the windows - to mimic the paneled door.
excellent and looks lovely! Love the urns too...I am looking for some as well for my 'swirly trees'!
Cant wait for friday!
xoxo
I think it looks amazing so far! The block makes such a difference!!
Looks fantastic - all the black ties together so nicely! I can just imagine once the gray stucco comes in.
Love it :)
I think the stucco will look great when you paint it grey. It does not look bad, now. I have seen many stucco homes in all sorts of styles, even vintage 1930's, that look great. Your front porch already looks so inviting.
it looks amazing! I'm looking forward to fresh coat fridays =)
LOVE the After!! Great Job!!
Kelli
http://houseofjoleigh.blogspot.com/
Molars! I knew it. Can't wait to see the total transformation : )
What a HUGE transformation!
It looks fantastic - I love the black!
Wow, it looks great! Love it!
I can't believe how phenomenal a door could look! Great job!!
It looks SOOOOO good!
AMAZING transformation for just a little money!! Looks great! ;)
Thanks guys, we are pretty smitten with the transformation!
Dancing sweet pea, if you check out my site (link on top left of my homepage) you can take a peek at all the pieces I have available!
Oh Holly it looks so good!
What a welcoming front door! I love black accents on gray houses!! swoon!
OH how I want your planters. I'm looking for some just like that!
What a fabulous transformation! That black looks fantastic.
Looks good...we are getting ready to paint our ugly door as well...what are you going to do for the address numbers?
It looks wonderful!!! The black is such a strong statement and I kept going back to the before shots to see if the mat & planters were originally there---with the old door, I never even noticed them! But, now with the black, they all are tired together and looking great!
The chandeliers are perfect! And, I agree the door is much better--although not every one could say they have a front door with teeth on it. . .
Such a difference! I LOVE IT!
Looks sooo much better! :)
Great job, your frontdoor is beautiful and so are your accent pieces, keep up the good work.
Looks great!!! Such a striking entrance.
What type of verathane are you using for the door? I just painted my door and have been wondering if I should be verathaning too... hhhmmmmm....
Thanks!
Love it! Looks ten times better!
Great job holly - I have been working on painting inspired by you. I cannot wait to post pictures.
Oh the power of paint...love it!!
What a GREAT transformation!!!!
It's looking aDOORable!!
annie
It looks great!! Love that you went with a black front door! It's going to look so striking next to the future grey stucco!! (I looooove the candle holders on either side of the front door)
Hi Holly,
Just letting you know I linked to your blog,,, check it out if you have time!
http://so-much-more-than-nl.blogspot.com/2010/06/inspired-by.html
Northenr Light
That is a striking change! The chandeliers are a lovely touch!
I love that transformation. Great :)))
xoxo,
raru
Looks great!! I am working on our front door. I am looking forward to your Friday Party!
Your door looks so good! Whenever I drive by a house with a black door, I always do a double take.
Xox
..wow ...great job thanks for sharing!
..wow ...great job thanks for sharing!
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