Front door & porch help needed!!
Hello,
I'm needing help with my front door and porch to my 80's house. It is solid wood. Do you think we should hand strip it and oil it or paint it? I fancy painting it as it is the easiest option but I have heard that painted front doors chip easily. We have to give the door a jolly hard tug to close it so I am apprehensive about painting.
Any and all ideas welcome as we really would like to have the wow factor. We have the budget to replace fittings including the light but not the door (hubby loves, I hate.) If everyone thinks the door should go I may be able to change the door in a few months after hubby has been persuaded (I would love to have a super modern door though with opaque glass!) The window to the right is for the cloakroom and the house is 80's style. Inside the house is modern with a hint of vintage via our furniture. Another problem is the front door is on the side of the house so I have to park my car directly in front of it. I really need help on creating the wow factor! Thanks for helping.
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minnie101
8 years ago
Sage green is great with red brick as a contrast. Due to the style of the door it will give it a slight cottagey look which would go with your stag mat. If you want modern then go for grey. I think (?) you like bright colours though so could try something like this lovely turquoise? Update the door furniture to chrome as it will stand out more and maybe a fishermans style lamp ? I wonder if it's possible to paint the meter cupboards so they blend in with the brick? Maybe remove the shelf and have a tall skinny plant or something quirky on the doorstep? I wonder if you could also retile the floor of the porch for something again that contrasts with the brick
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8 years agoAnn Ellis
8 years agomalleymorton
6 years agoEmmanuelle
6 years agoLove the ideas above... a new outdoor light would refresh your porch too!
I would add a big pot with a small tree or a big lavender.
I would definitely keep your door and repainted it: a dark grey would look nice with the bricks!
chloeloves
6 years agomalleymorton
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6 years agoMorning,
Have you thought about changing to a glass canopy? You can have the glass tinted or clear, this will help the entrance way look a lot 'lighter' and less bulky.
Hannah
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