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Paint The Front Door or Leave it Alone?

12 years ago
I just had my whole house painted and need an honest opinion about painting the front door in Benjamin Moore "Terra Cotta Tile 2090-30" (see pic) or leaving it how it looks in this photo? It was just painted the same cream color as the window panes but I think it could be more bold. My gut tells me to paint it Terra Cotta Tile to coordinate with the colors of the brick front steps. Leaving it cream color makes it sort of fade away. Help?! I only have until tomorrow morning to decide, then the painters are finished wtih the project! Please don't mention any other colors it could be at this point. I just need help deciding to leave it cream color or go with the Terra Cotta Tile color. Thanks, I appreciate the feedback. By the way, the house is located at the beach in FL so we wanted to lighten up the overall look of it.

Comments (118)

  • 12 years ago
    Alison, when awnings are done right they can add class & charm to the right home. Here's a few examples I think work very well.
  • 12 years ago
    foci88,
    I looked through the photos on your other post as you suggested and enjoyed every minute of your home. Now I come to find your the original owner "We are the original owners of the home (1930)" not like I'm counting but what can I say, I'm impressed. I would love to see more pictures of your home through the years, just to see how it's changed. When your all done restoring the exterior, I'll be watching for the after pictures, what a privilege this has been.

    Thanks so much for sharing,

    Candace
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Where do your guests enter? Your front door. Make it as special as you think they are to you. Pretend it is Christmas or your birthday and go all out for an everyday WOW at your front entry. I feel the least expensive colour will come from the elements that already exist - your stone and roof. Select a mid toned Grey based Taupe which will be similar to the natural stone. It will contrast with the cream stucco and compliment the soft green. Purchase some black urns and place them on the cap area below the windows flanking your stairs. Now keep them brimming with colourful flowers spring through fall and lit up greenery in the winter.
  • 12 years ago
    candace, I say "we" but I really mean the 3rd generation of family! Thank you for your nice comments. I'm glad you enjoyed the pics. It's really a very unique home & property but hard to visualize the whole layout without actually seeing it in person! All the comments on here are really great!
  • 12 years ago
    What a delightful home - it looks well-loved and carefully cared-for. And it must be a joy to have all those years of family memories in such a pretty place.

    For what it's worth, I'll add to the chorus - "Go for it - it's only paint and easily changed."
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Terra cotta or peach. Definately don't leave it in white, the door has no identity in white.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Terra cotta or peach. Definately don't leave it in white, the door has no identity in white.
  • 12 years ago
    Such a sweet home! Post your "after photo" when finished.
  • 12 years ago
    i wouldnt paint it terra cota but a peachy pastel or some light orange. Just my 2 cents :)
  • 12 years ago
    Great home but I would remove awning and then paint the door the terra coat color you love including the screen door.
  • 12 years ago
    Terra cotta! Also,what is the brand/paint color you used on the body of the house? Thx!
  • 12 years ago
    Terra cotta! Also,what is the brand/paint color you used on the body of the house? Thx!
  • 12 years ago
    We ended up going with Benjamin Moore "Baked Clay" (a terra cotta color with a bit more orange & less red) and are very pleased with the look!
  • 12 years ago
    Looks great!!
  • 12 years ago
    Baked Clay Looks Great ...Also you could add more Decorative Iron Handrails on both sides of Steps.
    If you do show me the finished look
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Great. Very inviting now.
  • 12 years ago
    That really looks fantastic. Great choice and great job keeping a home in the family!! With so many people playing flip this house it is nice to see a family using a home for the intended purpose.
  • 12 years ago
    Terra Cota is a great choice!! Don't forget to ad planter urns with some color like oranges.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    It really makes a statement and gives a inviting entrance.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Paint it!
  • 12 years ago
    Lovely, inviting. Says "This is where our home begins!"
  • 12 years ago
    Go for the Terra Cotta
  • 12 years ago
    Now you have introduced another colour, I recon you should change the patio and steps to be part of the new scheme. Will look really good.
  • 12 years ago
    Now you have introduced another colour, I recon you should change the patio and steps to be part of the new scheme. Will look really good.
  • 12 years ago
    Now you have introduced another colour, I recon you should change the patio and steps to be part of the new scheme. Will look really good.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    color - and go contrast.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I would paint the door terra cotta. I might even paint the square cement surfaces on top of the rock wor in the terra cotta also. That would make the steps , the door and that little bit of cement a very interesting feature on the front of the house.
  • 12 years ago
    Alas, the house is finished! I appreciated all the comments along the way. Thanks!
  • 12 years ago
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    Nice finish! Love the trim color. :>)
  • 12 years ago
    Love the house and Door Color!
  • 12 years ago
    The house came out beautiful!! Great choice for color on everyting!!
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    It's a great looking house! If you are still planning on selling it, I hope it goes well for you.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    I love your final selection- Great job! :)
  • 12 years ago
    Nice house. I had no idea how nice from the first shot. Probs those steps are letting it down, then.
  • PRO
    12 years ago
    Good work - you were right about the door!
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    Love the body color, the door and the trim. Glad you switched to stripe awnings and got rid of the ones not needed. The house looks fantastic. It is so nice to see what someone, who looked for advice, finally did. Thanks for sharing.
  • 12 years ago
    Here's a closer view of the finished result. Thanks again for the front door input!
  • 12 years ago
    Looks very inviting.....love it.
  • 12 years ago
    I think it would look really good painted. I do think it looks bad now, but I think it would be great painted.
  • 12 years ago
    love what you have done It is a beautiful home and the choices you have made add to it's appeal.
  • 12 years ago
    Coming into the conversation late, but wanted to say that I love the personality of your home! Are all the homes in your neighborhood of the same age and style? What part of Florida? I grew up in West Palm Beach area. Also, I think you made a good choice on the paint. It looks great.
  • 12 years ago
    last modified: 12 years ago
    Chappage, thank you for the compliment. The home is in a historical district called Pass-A-Grille Beach. It sits on one of five barrier islands on the west coast of FL (30 min. from Tampa) on the Gulf of Mexico. All the homes are different in the neighborhood. We have older beach cottages mixed in with beautiful estate homes. It's a great beach community. It's also a very desirable location because the town is only 1 1/2 blocks wide and 22 blocks long. Great sunsets too!
  • 12 years ago
    What is the green trim color?
  • 12 years ago
    Paint it! Paint it!
  • 12 years ago
    Numbers at the bottom of the door are super (mail carrier friendly) They may even get a boot patina over time as they are kickplate height!
  • 12 years ago
    Numbers at the bottom of the door are super (mail carrier friendly) They may even get a boot patina over time as they are kickplate height!
  • 12 years ago
    I would go for it soo it will pop out of that dark nook
  • 12 years ago
    scdubose, the green trim color is Benjamin Moore 'Sherwood Green'.
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Definitely paint it! Make it pop.

  • 9 years ago

    It was painted (see photo above) nearly three years ago just before the house sold.

    However, the new owners replaced the front door so that's how it goes!