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My sad front door

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

Looking for some inspiration on what colour I should paint my front door and if I should rejuvenate the screen door ?????
You can see the colour of my house on the weatherboards.
The steps will be covered eventually by natural timber.

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7 years ago

I am a straight male haha , so probably have no design flair , but I do have 30 years expereince of doing up my own houses . Firstly , I'd take an overall view , and not focus just on the doorway . The house appears to be a lighter grey , while the door surround is a darker grey/charcoal . I'd be inclined to paint the door and the screen door the same colour , and go with a bright gloss colour -- citrus orange ; teal ( the greys seem 70's , and teal was a 70's colour ) ; fire engine red ; purple if you are brave . By painting both , it looks more planned and integrated IMO .

If you or the house wants to be 'playful' , maybe attach larger '3D' street numbers to the door too , either large brass or stainless ones ; or MDF painted a complementary but different colour . Anything over 12mm ( 1/2 inch ) thick would look good , and give that 3D effect .

BUT I'd also pick out some highlights around the whole house ( maybe an eve or all the window surrounds or similar ) and do in the darker grey/charcoal ) ; and some subtle places to add the orange or teal or red or purple -- maybe the window sills and/or the gutters or similar .

This , in my unprofessional opinion , would lift but also integrate the whole house , highlight the door but not so that it looks dis-associated ?

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bigreader
7 years ago
I'm a fan of painting the front door what ever colour makes you happy. But I don't think that style of door suits your house. Does the screen door provide any function ie security? If not, remove it.
butterflyroof
7 years ago
It's a lovely door! Keep it, but paint it a much lighter colour than it currently is. Any colour that you fancy. A pastel would be lovely, pale teal or even lemon!

The screen is cool, but Invest in a quality lock so that you can remove the screen, to better reveal that great door.
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KK1000
7 years ago
Send and spray paint gloss black and replace security screen for something like photos below
girlguides
7 years ago
The detail on front door is really great do paint it white to bring it out and paint door frame a deep shade of weatherboards. As others said no need for screen door unless you like to keep front door open in summer for ventilation in which case get a new door with better lock
siriuskey
7 years ago
Paint door and screen and door frame to widen the door with low sheen black, it will really pop and will also look great with new timber steps
Lynley Jenness
7 years ago
I love red doors.
Luke Buckle
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Would love to see what you ended up doing, @lyndallf!
krc33
7 years ago
You're lucky in that a lot of colours would go well with the exterior colour of your home - red, yellow, black, white, or even magenta. Go with a colour that will bring a smile to your face, each and every time your arrive home.
flickacat
7 years ago
if you need screen door for ventilation or security and budget does not allow change, I suggest you paint the ironwork black. I don't have a real thought on colour of door but it is a beauty so it needs to be fabulous. I like the suggestion of the frames in timber colour which will match your step. Maybe black so the screen door disappears altogether????
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jdmf
7 years ago
I am keeping my eye on the american programmes on you tube and retro is seriously back so do not get rid of your screen door. It is perfect, keep it and paint it. As for the front door consider painting it the same beautiful green on the Houzz logo. this colour was named 2017 colour of the year by someone but I forget who. It's new and fresh! I see this green coming into a lot of homes on TV shows. Colour is back and I am very pleased about that. Good luck.
Bernadette Staal
7 years ago
If money is an issue and you have no option but to paint the door - rather than replace it as others have suggested I would paint the door white and I would keep the ornate decorative screen / regardless of it's use - it is unique and ornate (I have never seen one like it in NZ). I would paint that black so that it stands out as a feature against the white door. Maybe the door frame could also be black.
bellacatandme
7 years ago
Paint the door any colour you like, a pop of colour would be my choice. I'm not sure it suits the house actually but it does look like a solid door which is a necessity I think so if budget is an issue keep it and paint it.

Re the screen door: Assuming you're keeping it have it powder-coated don't paint it yourself it will end up looking tacky. I see that black.
bellacatandme
7 years ago
I just noticed the peeling paint on the bottom of the screen door which probably means it's timber which can't be powder coated at present, MDF can btw. The central metal piece can. It's not very expensive to have done either I was surprised and it gives a great finish.
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Morel Construction Ltd
7 years ago
I think the screen is hiding the gorgeous door behind it, Remove it! and be brave and paint the door a bright color. What color are your window frames as i would paint the door surrounds to match them. Also see this post is from August last year so apologies if you've already finished
Monika Kryger
7 years ago
Black!
Karen O'Connor
7 years ago
I have a very similar door at our beach house - I lightly sanded it and dragged white paint over it then sealed it, to give it a beachie vibe - it looks great and I get lots of compliments
Libby Williams
7 years ago
I like Orange or Green, but whatever makes you happy. Your walls look grey so you could paint it anything you like.

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