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foci88

Paint The Front Door or Leave it Alone?

foci88
hace 11 años
I just had my whole house painted and need an honest opinion about painting the front door in Benjamin Moore "Terra Cotta Tile 2090-30" (see pic) or leaving it how it looks in this photo? It was just painted the same cream color as the window panes but I think it could be more bold. My gut tells me to paint it Terra Cotta Tile to coordinate with the colors of the brick front steps. Leaving it cream color makes it sort of fade away. Help?! I only have until tomorrow morning to decide, then the painters are finished wtih the project! Please don't mention any other colors it could be at this point. I just need help deciding to leave it cream color or go with the Terra Cotta Tile color. Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. By the way, the house is located at the beach in FL so we wanted to lighten up the overall look of it.
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  • PRO
    Stanton Designs-online design services
    hace 11 años
    Go with the terra cotta color....Your door gets a little lost and it would bring such a statement!

    Comentarios (118)

    • foci88
      Autor original
      hace 11 años
      Alison, when awnings are done right they can add class & charm to the right home. Here's a few examples I think work very well.
    • olldcan
      hace 11 años
      foci88,
      I looked through the photos on your other post as you suggested and enjoyed every minute of your home. Now I come to find your the original owner "We are the original owners of the home (1930)" not like I'm counting but what can I say, I'm impressed. I would love to see more pictures of your home through the years, just to see how it's changed. When your all done restoring the exterior, I'll be watching for the after pictures, what a privilege this has been.

      Thanks so much for sharing,

      Candace
    • PRO
      User
      hace 11 años
      Where do your guests enter? Your front door. Make it as special as you think they are to you. Pretend it is Christmas or your birthday and go all out for an everyday WOW at your front entry. I feel the least expensive colour will come from the elements that already exist - your stone and roof. Select a mid toned Grey based Taupe which will be similar to the natural stone. It will contrast with the cream stucco and compliment the soft green. Purchase some black urns and place them on the cap area below the windows flanking your stairs. Now keep them brimming with colourful flowers spring through fall and lit up greenery in the winter.
    • foci88
      Autor original
      hace 11 años
      candace, I say "we" but I really mean the 3rd generation of family! Thank you for your nice comments. I'm glad you enjoyed the pics. It's really a very unique home & property but hard to visualize the whole layout without actually seeing it in person! All the comments on here are really great!
    • Elyn's Library
      hace 11 años
      What a delightful home - it looks well-loved and carefully cared-for. And it must be a joy to have all those years of family memories in such a pretty place.

      For what it's worth, I'll add to the chorus - "Go for it - it's only paint and easily changed."
    • PRO
      Michal Yiftah Rotem, MYR Architecture
      hace 11 años
      Terra cotta or peach. Definately don't leave it in white, the door has no identity in white.
    • PRO
      Michal Yiftah Rotem, MYR Architecture
      hace 11 años
      Terra cotta or peach. Definately don't leave it in white, the door has no identity in white.
    • sharshot
      hace 11 años
      Such a sweet home! Post your "after photo" when finished.
    • PRO
      relushor
      hace 11 años
      i wouldnt paint it terra cota but a peachy pastel or some light orange. Just my 2 cents :)
    • lesliedgoodman
      hace 11 años
      Great home but I would remove awning and then paint the door the terra coat color you love including the screen door.
    • kcjaros
      hace 11 años
      Terra cotta! Also,what is the brand/paint color you used on the body of the house? Thx!
    • kcjaros
      hace 11 años
      Terra cotta! Also,what is the brand/paint color you used on the body of the house? Thx!
    • foci88
      Autor original
      hace 11 años
      We ended up going with Benjamin Moore "Baked Clay" (a terra cotta color with a bit more orange & less red) and are very pleased with the look!
    • Sheila Steelman
      hace 11 años
      Looks great!!
    • Marie Hamby
      hace 11 años
      Baked Clay Looks Great ...Also you could add more Decorative Iron Handrails on both sides of Steps.
      If you do show me the finished look
    • PRO
      Brickwood Builders, Inc.
      hace 11 años
      Great. Very inviting now.
    • Danelle OH
      hace 11 años
      That really looks fantastic. Great choice and great job keeping a home in the family!! With so many people playing flip this house it is nice to see a family using a home for the intended purpose.
    • syd34
      hace 11 años
      Terra Cota is a great choice!! Don't forget to ad planter urns with some color like oranges.
    • PRO
      Stanton Designs-online design services
      hace 11 años
      It really makes a statement and gives a inviting entrance.
    • PRO
      Gabberts Design Studio
      hace 11 años
      Paint it!
    • Elyn's Library
      hace 11 años
      Lovely, inviting. Says "This is where our home begins!"
    • Diane
      hace 11 años
      Go for the Terra Cotta
    • Good Taste
      hace 11 años
      Now you have introduced another colour, I recon you should change the patio and steps to be part of the new scheme. Will look really good.
    • Good Taste
      hace 11 años
      Now you have introduced another colour, I recon you should change the patio and steps to be part of the new scheme. Will look really good.
    • Good Taste
      hace 11 años
      Now you have introduced another colour, I recon you should change the patio and steps to be part of the new scheme. Will look really good.
    • PRO
      Steven Johnson Architect PLLC
      hace 11 años
      color - and go contrast.
    • PRO
      Retired
      hace 11 años
      I would paint the door terra cotta. I might even paint the square cement surfaces on top of the rock wor in the terra cotta also. That would make the steps , the door and that little bit of cement a very interesting feature on the front of the house.
    • foci88
      Autor original
      hace 11 años
      Alas, the house is finished! I appreciated all the comments along the way. Thanks!
    • elcieg
      hace 11 años
      Última modificación: hace 11 años
      Nice finish! Love the trim color. :>)
    • anitajoyce
      hace 11 años
      Love the house and Door Color!
    • syd34
      hace 11 años
      The house came out beautiful!! Great choice for color on everyting!!
    • Kivi
      hace 11 años
      Última modificación: hace 11 años
      It's a great looking house! If you are still planning on selling it, I hope it goes well for you.
    • PRO
      Tumblewood Designs
      hace 11 años
      I love your final selection- Great job! :)
    • anewpennameandthata
      hace 11 años
      Nice house. I had no idea how nice from the first shot. Probs those steps are letting it down, then.
    • PRO
      gingerclaire
      hace 11 años
      Good work - you were right about the door!
    • houssaon
      hace 11 años
      Última modificación: hace 11 años
      Love the body color, the door and the trim. Glad you switched to stripe awnings and got rid of the ones not needed. The house looks fantastic. It is so nice to see what someone, who looked for advice, finally did. Thanks for sharing.
    • foci88
      Autor original
      hace 11 años
      Here's a closer view of the finished result. Thanks again for the front door input!
    • Sheila Steelman
      hace 11 años
      Looks very inviting.....love it.
    • whitleytaylor
      hace 11 años
      I think it would look really good painted. I do think it looks bad now, but I think it would be great painted.
    • mjmil
      hace 11 años
      love what you have done It is a beautiful home and the choices you have made add to it's appeal.
    • chappage
      hace 11 años
      Coming into the conversation late, but wanted to say that I love the personality of your home! Are all the homes in your neighborhood of the same age and style? What part of Florida? I grew up in West Palm Beach area. Also, I think you made a good choice on the paint. It looks great.
    • foci88
      Autor original
      hace 11 años
      Última modificación: hace 11 años
      Chappage, thank you for the compliment. The home is in a historical district called Pass-A-Grille Beach. It sits on one of five barrier islands on the west coast of FL (30 min. from Tampa) on the Gulf of Mexico. All the homes are different in the neighborhood. We have older beach cottages mixed in with beautiful estate homes. It's a great beach community. It's also a very desirable location because the town is only 1 1/2 blocks wide and 22 blocks long. Great sunsets too!
    • scdubose
      hace 11 años
      What is the green trim color?
    • afterhoursreno
      hace 11 años
      Paint it! Paint it!
    • afterhoursreno
      hace 11 años
      Numbers at the bottom of the door are super (mail carrier friendly) They may even get a boot patina over time as they are kickplate height!
    • afterhoursreno
      hace 11 años
      Numbers at the bottom of the door are super (mail carrier friendly) They may even get a boot patina over time as they are kickplate height!
    • otmminaj
      hace 11 años
      I would go for it soo it will pop out of that dark nook
    • foci88
      Autor original
      hace 11 años
      scdubose, the green trim color is Benjamin Moore 'Sherwood Green'.
    • PRO
      Stacy Miller Design
      hace 8 años

      Definitely paint it! Make it pop.

    • foci88
      Autor original
      hace 8 años

      It was painted (see photo above) nearly three years ago just before the house sold.

      However, the new owners replaced the front door so that's how it goes!

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