Little Black Dre..Door – Entry Remodel Continued
Well, I thought I would continue the Entry postings today. Last time I explained some of the plans that we have. Technically, I am going to have to give it a little bit of a rest, when we catch up to where we are, because who knows how long this project is going to take!
Anyway, this may seem off subject but, have any of you seen the movie Finding Neverland? I am sure we have some Johnny Depp fans out there. But, on the serious side, I loved the movie a little sad, but I still love it. One thing I especially like about it is Mr Barry’s house. Have you ever noticed it? I looked all over online to find some images, but they didn’t have any. My solution, I took some of my t.v – forgive the quality.
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I also painted the walls from a gallon of mis-mixed paint cause I wanted some color, without the cost. But now, I think it is a little too dark! (especially with the no natural light issue!)
>I love your black door. I think you should keep it, just use another fun color to accent the area with (red, aqua or yellow). I've been trying to convince my husband that our front door wants to be black, but wasn't sure what to paint the inside. We've got 3 doors in a very small space and they are ALL different. Black wins!
>No, I don't think it's too dark at all… I agree with Angel, accenting with any of those three colors – aqua, red, or yellow will happy up and lighten the space instantly. Another thing to consider might be painting something like "Welcome" or something on the mid crossbar of the door – in white letters. Or a light colored playful entry rug… but even without those cheery accent colors, it is very classy looking with the colors you have now.
>All of the interior doors in my house on the main level are black, as well as the baseboards and the top and base of our stair rail. The trim around the doors, and the posts on the stair rail are a softer tan, and the walls are a rich latte color. I LOVE it… at first I wasn't sure how I would feel about the black. It was my husband's idea, but it I've really been pleased. It adds character.
>Love the black door, the paint color and the movie (sniff, sniff. I have the worst entry in my house it does not face front and is very small…so I really like yours!
~Nancy
>Dawn,
I am right there with you. If you look back in the last entry post I actually wrote what I want on the door on the bottom of the page ( I wrote it on the door in pencil but you can't really see it). Anyway long story short, my husband speaks Dutch and we are teaching our daughter, so I want it to say "Tot Ziens" which mean see ya later in Dutch.
I am excited for that! I guess great minds think alike.
>I think the black door looks amazing! I really like it! My vote is to keep it! And I like the warmer color of your walls too!
>I'm not an expert, but from a non-expert's point of view I really like the black door. I also like the color of the walls — better, I think, than stark white next to the black door. I would never have thought to paint a door black like that — really beautiful!
>I think the new look looks defenitely better, love the color on the walls and the black door as a focal point. Super!
>I love black doors! Of course, my last door was Hot Fuchsia (sp?) so my opinion might not count lol, but it brightened up a very dreary exterior on our house. I love the drama a black door brings to the space!
>I like the black door but think the walls are too dark and the lighting not sufficient. I'd love to see the walls go a light yellow color similar to what is in the inspiration photos you have and maybe a hanging light fixture painted white would also help "lighten" up the area.
>I think it's great! I plan on painting mine a cranberry color VERY soon 🙂
>I LOVE black doors. We painted ours last year and I think it looks so cool (if I do say so myself!). I think yours looks great with the beige paint and white trim-it really pops!
>i think it adds a lil pop!
>I love the black door! So elegant! If you decide on painting the top of the banister as well – oooh!
As for light… have you considered a track/bar light? We installed an inexpensive, but nice looking one in our very dark hallway and it made a world of difference!
>The difference between the before and after pics is significant! I think the after is a much richer, homier feel, and I like it. That being said, I can see how actually living in that space might seem dark. It would be too dark for me.
>I LOvE the black door! I think it totally pops against everything else! I've never seen that movie, but I will NOW. In our kitchen we have black cabinets, light yellow walls and white trim. My friend Tina has all glossy black doors, bright white trim and lovely dove grey walls…but she's moving out of that house this weekend. It is a gorgeous combo!
>I like the wall color. I don't think your problem is the color, I think it's the lighting. Can you put an uplight and maybe a lamp in that nook to the left of your door? I can't tell how much room that closet door takes, but maybe you could have a little table in front of the staircase with a lamp. Or a tall, narrow plant in the other corner with an uplight behind it. Just some thoughts. You have great taste and I have no doubt you'll find the perfect solution. LIsa~
>It looks awesome! But it is sort of shiny, but maybe thats just the lighting and your camera. love the black though!
>I love the black! It looks great. You have lighter walls and floors so it definitely doesn't look too dark at all.
>I love it! If I were you I'd go a step further and paint the hand rail on your staircase black as well.