Comments on Things That Inspire: Front doors

It takes time working with my tinter, but I love a...

2011-09-29T09:13:32.803-04:00

It takes time working with my tinter, but I love a custom color I can call my own. I think you are going in a wonderful direction and it is the first introduction to the subtle and tasteful interiors you are creating

For some reason I am not quite sure what to think ...

2011-09-11T19:30:43.447-04:00

For some reason I am not quite sure what to think about Miles Redd's door. I mean, I do like, really, but I think I would use a slightly brighter color to make it even more striking - now it looks just like the rest of the house, you know, it does not immediately catch your attention.

I like your doors! I had a similar pair made a fe...

2011-09-10T01:45:37.877-04:00

I like your doors! I had a similar pair made a few years ago for clients with a great collection of Swedish neoclassical furnishings.

There is an untold language among doors and I love...

2011-09-08T00:17:09.279-04:00

There is an untold language among doors and I love it. Stunning!

Holly, Thanks so much for sending readers my way!...

2011-09-06T15:39:38.509-04:00

Holly,
Thanks so much for sending readers my way! Your posts always make me think and this post has me wanting to change my front door color again. Farrow and Ball paint colors are always interesting...I think that's why it has me stumped...I like them all. There's a gorgeous, traditional Georgian house here in Winston Salem that is very stately with a slate roof, painted white brick with black shutters. This weekend they painted the front door a shocking chartruese and added silver hardware like Miles Redd door....I adore it! I have been following your progress on your new home and can't wait to see more both inside and out. Thanks for always inspiring me!

I love Miles Redd's door! Love yours too. A ...

2011-09-06T14:00:16.438-04:00

I love Miles Redd's door! Love yours too. A door says a lot about what's inside.

Your front door is simply gorgeous. So classic! An...

2011-09-06T10:44:41.147-04:00

Your front door is simply gorgeous. So classic! Any color would look good on this door, you can't go wrong!

I hope everything is great with you, Holly!

xo

Luciane at HomeBunch.com

Holly I love your front door, I think of doors alm...

2011-09-05T10:51:35.328-04:00

Holly I love your front door, I think of doors almost like the smile on a house and I think yours will be smiling with the FB color. I have actually mixed two colors formulas together to get the quality of both in one color before. It takes time working with my tinter, but I love a custom color I can call my own. I think you are going in a wonderful direction and it is the first introduction to the subtle and tasteful interiors you are creating. Thank you for taking us along on your journey. I am going to take a look at the post you mentioned. The Miles Redd door hardware is some of my favs!! Happy Labor day!! Kathysue

Holly I adore interesting doors and windows. Reg...

2011-09-05T10:47:20.236-04:00

Holly I adore interesting doors and windows.

Regarding Miles fabulous door, I would love to see that gorgeous shade of paint on the shutters as well. It is so soft, i don't feel it would detract from the door, maybe even enhance it!

Thoughts?

xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena

I love colored front doors...and these are wonderf...

2011-09-05T10:02:43.246-04:00

I love colored front doors...and these are wonderful examples. Such an easy change, but somehow I can never be brave enough to try...maybe this will inspire me!!

I love all your beautiful Farrow & Ball option...

2011-09-05T10:00:37.888-04:00

I love all your beautiful Farrow & Ball options. I've used both lichen and blue grey before and have been dying to try vert de terre as a best friend just used it with great success. I am already a fan of Heirloom Philosophy and remember that door post!! Can't wait to see what you decide. I'm going to keep my eye peeled for all the colorful doors in London when I'm there for BlogTour - as I remember, they always seem to have such inspiring choices!!

Cheers to the door looking it's best in sun, s...

2011-09-05T09:19:21.406-04:00

Cheers to the door looking it's best in sun, shade, and after dark. Imagine all the colors it will take over the next 100 years. How are the shutter color tests going?

Remember the color will also change with the seaso...

2011-09-05T09:08:33.160-04:00

Remember the color will also change with the seasons due to the shifting of the sun.
In a previous home I had 4 different doors in different colors which included a stained door for Fall that I changed @ the beginning of each season. It made me so happy & it was such fun!

Love the Chappel.

Your front door is so gorgeous!!! Where did you ge...

2011-09-05T08:43:08.289-04:00

Your front door is so gorgeous!!! Where did you get it? Is it antique?

Hi Suzanne - great idea! We have done this in othe...

2011-09-05T08:41:24.530-04:00

Hi Suzanne - great idea! We have done this in other areas of the house - half strength on the wall and ceilings in some rooms, which makes all the difference.

For the front door, we like F&B as it is full spectrum and looks really beautiful in the high gloss finish, and the paint is shipped already mixed. This has been a challenge - no spur of the moment decisions possible! You have to plan ahead or pay $85 to ship.

Have loved watching the transformation of your new...

2011-09-05T08:02:18.108-04:00

Have loved watching the transformation of your new home coming to life. With respect to the front door color have you considered toning a color down and using it quarter strength or half strength to see if you like it better. some of my favorites are muted tones of stronger colors. Just a thought!