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Love the black door. But where do I stop?

14 years ago
If wanting to paint the interior doors black do you have to paint all doors black? If not do you have to paint all the doors black on the same floor? What would be the guidelines for the other doors in the house? Thank you.
T Eatons Loft Entrance · More Info

Comments (15)

  • PRO
    14 years ago
    It depends on the size and layout of the house. If the black doors are in a wing of the house such as is shown above, you could change to white doors in other areas. Or if you have a pair of double doors and all the other doors are single door, you could paint the double doors black to make a statement. Same for an arched top door in a crowd of regular doors. It's different already so it cries out to be painted a different color.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    I'm of Carolyn's opinion , had they all been in different places then It be different ; but if you set up is something like this picture then certainly not .
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    You could use a different color for a door if you would like to bring attention to a special space or function. For example, an entry door could have a different color door than the rest of the house or in the case of the photo above, the door at the end of the hall looks like an entry door (with a mat) could be black, while the rest of the doors could be a different color.
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    There are the rules. There are the exceptions to the rules...and there are the exceptions to the exceptions. The single constant is, whatever you choose needs to make sense to the eye, without trying to figure out why. Just curious as to what you are contemplating with the black door(s).
  • PRO
    14 years ago
    I agree there are no rules. I would however suggest you paint all the doors black with white trim just because it looks so pretty. You do have to unify a palette in the house, or make sure all the colors make sense with the black. Consider a classic black and white palette with color coming from rugs, art, and textiles. Hope that helps.
    Charmean Neithart
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  • 14 years ago
    Just wondering what finish for the black doors , semi gloss, pearl? I have no idea. I just love the looks of he black doors. We are building right now and our painter is starting soon please help!
  • 14 years ago
    I would go matte or pearl but am very interested in other opinions. I want paint my doors black also. I have an open entry to the 2nd floor. I am planning on painting my entry door and all the doors on the 2nd floor black.
  • 14 years ago
    Does anyone know what type of hardwood floor is in that picture?
  • 14 years ago
    Also do you paint both sides of the door black?
  • 13 years ago
    Same question. Both sides black? Bedrooms will be very light in colour. They'll be 8 doors in total.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I would strongly recommend a set of modern door stops primary in a chrome or stainless steel finish. Door such as this one deserve to be preserve for the future, and by using our selection of products we can guarantee that your doors will be highly protected from most accidental damages.

    Sincerely,
    The Door Stop Team
  • 11 years ago
    What's your opinion...I was told by a designer to paint all public doors black and other doors, like bathroom doors and closet doors inside the bedrooms white, like the baseboards. The trim on all the doors will be white.
  • 11 years ago
    I did my doors black on both sides , I don't think u will like only the one side done, it will look unfinished.
  • 11 years ago
    I meant painting the doors to the entrance of bedrooms and other rooms black on both sides but anything inside the rooms leave them white.
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