First impressions are extremely important, not only when meeting new people but also with your home. And at home, that impression starts at the front door. Unfortunately, our front door was drab and dreary which is not the tone we wanted to set. Time for a makeover 🙂
Before, the door was a burgundy/purple color and didn’t do anything for the curb appeal so we decided to spruce it up… and all we needed was a little paint. And now…
Ahh! There’s nothing more classic than a bright red front door. It’s bold but timeless– the perfect combination.
Originally, old blue paint was bleeding through and brass hardware was still hanging around from the 90s. This door was screaming “PLEASE, SOMEONE SHOW ME SOME LOVE!”
We’d always wanted a red front door, but choosing the right shade was more of an endeavor than we’d imagined it’d be. There were soooo many options! Don’t get me wrong, I am totally comfortable working with a color wheel and easily spot the difference between grey owl and grey dove. But red is one of those colors where I struggle!
After testing a few shades of red, we decided to go with Behr Marquee’s Awning Red. This paint was awesome!!! Typically, red is a really tough color to use and full coverage takes some work to accomplish. Well, I was able to cover the door in just 3 coats and didn’t even use the full quart of paint!
We also knew that we wanted to change the hardware. The brass just wasn’t doing it for us and we needed a new color to contrast against the red.
Since we are huge believers in using what we have, there was no need to run to Home Depot for a new lock and handle. We simply caught up with and old and dear friend of mine…spray paint!! Rust-oleum Universal is my absolute go to. Their Hammered Black Paint and Primer in One is an easy one step application which gives a unique hammered texture when applied.
I removed the hardware, found a sunny spot on our lawn, and got to work!
Ta da!! Welcome to 2014, Mr. Door Handle! Once they dried, I simply re-installed and the transformation was complete. Here’s another look at the final result:
Cost of this project:
1 Quart of Paint= $14.00
1 Can Spray Paint= $4.00
Total= $18.00
Not bad for a project that cost less than $20, huh? Now when I wonder what impression my neighbors have when they pass our house, the word that comes to mind is “inviting”! What word would you use?
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I love red for a front door and the update to the hardware looks great against it 🙂 Thank you for sharing Tanisha
Thanks Amber Jane!
The entire house looks so much brighter now with just that one change. I love the color you chose!! 🙂
Thanks Christina! Isn’t it amazing what a different a coat of paint can make?
WOW! I love the color and it really does make the entire front of your home pop. While your home had curb appeal before, the new door color and hardware make it so much more inviting. LOVE it!
Thank you so much! The new door makes us feel like our house is saying “welcome home” every time we go to enter 🙂
Oh my goodness, this looks SO fabulous!!! You found the absolute PERFECT colour and the “new” black hardware really helps it pop! LOVE it!!!
Thanks Kristi!!
Fantastic!!!!
Thanks Trish!!
Love the color you chose! It stands out so well and looks great!
Thanks Bre! You don’t know how long we stared at the same shades. I think it took us longer to choose than it did to paint 🙂
Love the red! So poppy and fresh just in time for Spring 🙂 Love that wreath, too! Absolutely gorgeous
Thank you! The wreath was a Home Goods find. I love it too!
The difference is amazing! Fun is what I think when I see this door! There’s sure to be fun in that house;0)
Thanks!! “Fun” is great! Love that impression 🙂
So much better! I love it! And am so glad you showed us how to do it on a budget with some spray paint for the hardware…so smart. Thanks!
Gotta love a can of spray paint!!
pretty much an instant update. love it.
Thank you! This was such an easy project and incredibly rewarding!
Your door is lovely! Not every house can pull off that shade of red, but it looks absolutely stunning on yours! Great job!
Thank you!! Yes, it was a daring choice but we are glad we went with it!
Love the bold color Tanisha!
Thanks Nicole!
Definitely inviting! I love the shade of red you chose!
Thanks, Heather! Picking a shade of red is hard!
Love the new color!! and omg, the spray paint is totally brilliant! I just showed this to my husband because our front door hardware is beyond polishing and needs some serious attention, thanks so much!
Jenna
Yay! So glad to have inspired you. Spray paint is my go to fixing tool!
I love the color! What a fantastic idea to update the look of your home. I grew up in a house with a bright red door–I would love to have one too one day!
Thank you! I agree, there’s something so nostalgic about a red door 🙂
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Wow, looks amazing! Such a wonderful difference. Thanks so much for sharing at AMAZE ME MONDAY…
Blessings,
Cindy
Thanks Cindy!! And thanks for hosting 🙂