Monday, April 18, 2011

Front Door Makeover

If you are a facebook liker (how do you say that?), then you know I have been working on a front door makeover.

I finally got my porch light in and Jeremy installed it over the weekend. 

Are you ready to see it?

Before:

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It wasn't terrible, just a little bland and in need of some color.

The front door should welcome visitors to our home and I wanted it to stand out.

After:

front porch makeover

We added new hardware and vinyl numbers in addition to the new paint and light fixture.

vinyl address numbers on door makeover

Here's a little tip if you want to paint your own door...

After the paint has dried, it takes several days for it to set completely. Well, you can't really leave your door open that long.

We used Vaseline on the edges to keep the door frame from sticking and pulling off my new paint. It worked great!

The paint I used was Valspar and the color is called Belle Grove Spruce. It's a latex-based exterior paint and I did not prime first.
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58 comments:

  1. KelseyApril 18, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    omg- beautiful! I just LOVE that color!!

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  2. ChiaraApril 18, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    It looks great! I love the turqoise and black together, and the vinyl number is a fun detail. It is very welcoming! We had to use vaseline too on our front door in the old house when we painted it black. Oil base paint takes a long time to dry!
    I am trying to figure out what to do at our new home (it has been almost a year). Our front doors are expensive dark cherry wood and have huge panels of etched glass (most of the door). It isn't my look, but they are such nice doors I don't want to mess with them. I need to get creative with some accents. : )

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  3. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    awesome idea!! i've never thought of painting our front door!!

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  4. KristaApril 18, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    I love that color. I love the door, too. It's unique with all those squares. My door is a plain old white. I am trying to convince my husband to let me paint it!

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  5. --Amie--April 18, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I love the color!!! And the light looks really awesome!

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  6. AllisonApril 18, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    Beautiful!

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  7. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Fabulous!!! I'm waiting for it to get a little bit warmer and then I'm painting our front door! Can't wait!! I'm debating between a bright cherry red, green or turquoise! Yours looks fabulous!

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  8. Amy @ Ink'dApril 18, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Hi dropping in from TCB -- and love the door! I am dreaming of re-doing mine, but haven't worked up the guts yet. Love it!

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  9. AnonymousApril 19, 2011 at 3:43 AM

    I love the blue you picked! So bold and pretty!

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  10. DeannaApril 19, 2011 at 7:03 AM

    Great color and the new light looks great! Planning on painting my door as well but with a week of rain it will have to wait. Thanks for the vaseline tip too!

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  11. SabyApril 19, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    I lOVE the color. Such a bright bold pop that looks great against the brick. We need to re-do our front door - thank you for the color inspiration!!

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  12. Christine @ sugarandtrash.comApril 19, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    what a gorgeous color! beautiful door.

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  13. JULIEApril 19, 2011 at 9:50 AM

    Love it!

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  14. StephanieApril 19, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    What a lovely color!

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  15. LP aka A Crafty Southern ChickApril 19, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    WOW...it's amazing what a color change can do for...well a lot of things! :) I think it looks sooo fabulous...very welcoming!

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  16. Jen-uinely InspiredApril 19, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    Hi, dropping by from TCB. I absolutely LOVE the color of your door! I'm infatuated with all shades turquoise right now. And love the details on your door as well. It turned out great!

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  17. Love & Sugar KissesApril 19, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    I'm getting ready to paint my front door and never considered how long it would take to dry!! Thanks so much for the vaseline tip :)

    Maria @ Love & Sugar Kisses

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  18. UnknownApril 19, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    Oh my gosh I LOVE what that color does for the front porch! GREAT choice, well done!

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  19. KatieApril 19, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    I couldn't click over fast enough when I saw the color of your door! It was so fun to begin with, and now it's drool-worthy! I love it! Your front porch set up is so inviting!

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  20. Aubrey@My Forever HouseApril 19, 2011 at 9:49 PM

    Love the color, so fresh and springy!
    I found you through ABFOL.
    http://myforeverhouse.blogspot.com/

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  21. AnonymousApril 20, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    I love all the little touches AROUND your door. Makes me seriously want to go re-do my whole front porch. Very cute and inspiring!

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  22. Lauren @ My Wonderfully MadeApril 20, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    I have been wanting to paint our ugly doors -- thanks for the tip with the Vaseline! What kind of paint did you use? That color is so fantastic -- I'm trying to decide what color to use -- I love the numbers on the door too! Great, great job!

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  23. Regina from The Queenly AbodeApril 22, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Just joined your blog, what a beautiful front door!

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  24. TracyApril 22, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    gorgeous door color! love it!

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  25. SommerApril 22, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    That is one HOT front door. And I LOVE the number on it too, perfect touch. I'd like to invite you to share this at my VIP party this weekend. http://designergarden.blogspot.com/2011/04/vip-party-12.html

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  26. DaciaApril 22, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    Lovely door! Such a pretty color :)

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  27. Ali RichardsonApril 22, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    BEAUTIFUL! I've been really wanting to paint my front door but I've been too scared. You've inspired me to get going and just go for it. Thanks! Just popping in from TT&J :)

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  28. Maryann @ Domestically-SpeakingApril 23, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    Gorgeous color! It's so welcoming. I'm putting your door in the PoPP Spotlight. Thanks for linking up.

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  29. Comeca JonesApril 23, 2011 at 5:01 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  30. RuthApril 23, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Your door looks amazing!! Thanks for the grat tip!! I want to try that here.

    Ruth

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  31. Jen @ Domesticated NomadApril 23, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    I've enjoyed a couple of your posts, but I tell ya, this tip is what made me say, "I need to follow this blog!"

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  32. Katie @ OhhBabyApril 23, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    oh my word. this color is my favorite! I just painted my girl cave a very similar color! (its on my blog if you want to check it out! :) ) This really looks so great. awesome job! I am following you now! :)

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  33. srldesignApril 23, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    funny story...I bought the exact same door at a second hand store months back and made it into my headboard!! Love'n it! I love the color you used, makes it really POP! =)

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  34. byLGD Glass JewelryApril 23, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    ok i went through every comment to see if anyone asked the color of your gorgeous door!? i want to know. currently mine is a lovely eggplant purple, but boy, i think this is the perfect thing for my door right now. a new look. i love it! so can you tell us the color? :) thanks! - laurie

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  35. Joy@aVintageGreenApril 23, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    What a pop of color. Totally changed the look of your entry. Lovely.
    - Joy

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  36. AprilApril 23, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Oh wow! Very pretty! LOVE that color! And that table is so pretty! I would love for you to come link up to my Sew Crafty Party !

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  37. Miss CharmingApril 24, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    The color is wonderful! Love the detail on the door, too.

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  38. Vanessa @ {nifty thrifty things}April 24, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Wow! What an amazing makeover! I love the new color!
    I would love for you to share it at my linky party @ {nifty thrifty sunday}!
    xoxo,
    Vanessa

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  39. ~Iffy~ @ StayAtHomeNationApril 24, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    Wow you are so brave for a front door that bright! I LOVE it and would totally do it if out homeowners association wasn't so strict. Great Blog!
    ~Iffy~
    www.stayathomenation.blogspot.com

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  40. ~Iffy~ @ StayAtHomeNationApril 24, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    Saw you at I(heart) naptime btw

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  41. THEBUZYBUGApril 24, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Beautiful job! I have plans to do my front door also. I will remember the vaseline tip! Thanks for sharing. Come on over to my blog and see what I'm up to! Bug Hugs.

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  42. Tonya @ Love of Family And HomeApril 25, 2011 at 8:34 AM

    This is just GORGEOUS!! Love the color!!

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  43. AmandaApril 25, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    wow! what a great color!!! Its so yummy and welcoming! Great job!! makes me want to go paint mine (again!) :-)

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  44. Janis@HomeStyleApril 25, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    LOVE that color!!! Great tip with the Vaseline.

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  45. Andrea . Charcoal and CrayonsApril 25, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    ooh, thanks for the Vaseline tip! Your door is so unique... I love the design on it and I absolutely LOVE that colour. Is that a mirror in the middle?

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  46. EmilyApril 25, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    Love it! what a change for just a little paint!

    emily@remodelingthislife

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  47. KellyHApril 25, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    Lovely Color!!!

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  48. JenniferApril 26, 2011 at 9:47 PM

    Great door!

    Jen
    www.dishesandsocks.com

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  49. KatieApril 27, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    Erin.

    First of all: I love your blog style!

    Second of all: Your family is adorable

    Third of all: I am in LOVE with your door!

    My husband and I are closing on our first house in two weeks!! Your front porch makeover is the perfect inspiration :) I am your newest follower and so happy to be! I'd love for you to check out my blog if you have the time: http://littlethingsbringsmiles.blogspot.com/

    Have a great night and thanks again for this great post!

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  50. AnonymousApril 29, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    I am featuring this on my blog today!

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  51. Kristi @ Addicted 2 DecoratingMay 1, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Amazing...amazing...AMAZING!!! If I didn't live in a condo, and I had free reign on the color of my door, I'd do this in a HEARTBEAT!!!

    And thank you for the Vaseline tip!! I need to paint a door, and was wondering how I was going to be able to close it without ruining the paint. That's a great tip!

    I hope you'll come link up to the Sunday link party at Addicted 2 Decorating!

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  52. BethanyMay 5, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    That is a great idea! I would love to see a great big sparkly rhinestone in the middle of each circle on the door - that would really bling it up!

    b
    www.soitgrows.com

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  53. AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    I love the door handle and the lock! It looks like a semi-colon from afar. LOL! The mirror seems appropriate, too. You don't see that often in front doors. What was your idea behind the mirror?

    - Anthony Blommel

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  54. Steph @ BirdhouseMay 15, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    I don't think I could be so brave but I love the pop of color!

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  55. JennaMay 15, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Love it! I also just recently had a front door makeover (http://mrsjennaw.blogspot.com/2011/05/front-door-makeover.html), it was a long time coming! We still have to finish the shutters, so the front of my house is looking slightly naked these days. I love the color you used, it's so happy!

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  56. SundayMay 16, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    I love the color- I've also been looking through the comments to see the color - do you mind sharing? Also, what type of paint did you use? - Exterior or Interior? Latex or Oil? Did you prime it first? Your door looks amazing!!

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  57. Grace BaxterMay 16, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    The colour is fabulous! Is that a mirror in the middle instead of a window? Neat idea; light reflective and more private.

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  58. Ashley @ DesignBuildLove.coMay 16, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    absolutely gorgeous!!! LOVE what you've done. The color is beautiful and the hardware, light, and vinyl letters totally complete the look. NICE JOB!

    -Ashley
    www.DesignBuildLove.co

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