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Why is the door in the first room not painted white?

11 years ago

Why is the door in the first room not painted white?

Windsor Road Residence - Austin, TX · More Info

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O’Hara Interiors

11 years ago

In this home, the solid doors throughout the main level were painted white to match the home's millwork, and the French doors leading into the formal living room were painted black. The end result is a touch of dramatic contrast that - thanks to the French doors' window panes - isn't too dark/heavy for the home.

Thanks for your question!

Martha O'Hara
oharainteriors.com

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PRO
Interior Decorator
11 years ago
I don't know why but it looks very elegant..) Black & white combination is always (or almost always)) trendy..
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Original Author
11 years ago
Thank you ,that makes sense. I should have said black.
kimber418_gw
11 years ago
My decorator only painted the glass french doors in the living room black. All the other doors are white in the house. There is another set of french doors in the living room that lead to a home office that are painted black.
Donna Berman
11 years ago
All my interior doors are painted black, but on the French doors the original white shows along the mullions. Any suggestions?
PRO
O’Hara Interiors
11 years ago
Hi Donna,

We're not so sure as to what suggestion you are asking for. Would you mind elaborating?

Thanks so much!

Martha O'Hara Interiors

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