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rkalman72

help me hide the ugly

8 years ago
I have a townhouse and no, I cannot change the color. I love my patio ... EXCEPT for this door!!!

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  • 8 years ago
    My immediate thought is a large decorative mirror. It will serve two purposes in your space. Helping to distract from the door, and reflecting back what you love about the space while making it feel larger. It can also serve to add some color and height up the wall. If the door isnt something you regularly use, I recommend a large mirror in an easel. ( Pier 1 usually has a decent selection) If that isn't doable, hang the mirror on the door itself. Make it a focal point! if space allows, add more seating on either side, or a large plant/planter.
  • 8 years ago

    Think BIG! I think you need to do the entire wall. And make the door sorta disappear into a larger motif. I'm not the idea gal, but start thinking big. A mural on the whole wall, and you can mount a large mirror or metal sculpture or something else on the door and never even notice it.

  • 8 years ago
    After looking a little closer, I see that is also a walk-way. So, maybe an ottoman to the left or a tall plant. Possibly a small corner plant on the right with a outdoor runner to make the space more welcoming. Just a thought! Good luck!
  • 8 years ago
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    You're saying you can't paint the door? What about a door mural? Most are peel and stick and would remove easily:

  • 8 years ago

    Can you put a curtain on that wall too?

  • 8 years ago

    Probably the HOA association rules say that she can't paint it. I like the last two ideas. peel-stick or curtain.

  • 8 years ago

    I'd continue the curtain around.

  • 8 years ago

    Yes to the curtain

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    you can't paint the wall, the door, or change the door? can you put up any wall treatments? like wood slat boards ?

    why don't you tell us what you can do and what you would like?

  • 8 years ago
    Change curtains to white/cream to match exrerior and wrap to cover the door you don’t like. Bring in the blue with an outdoor rug to ground your couch, and more pillows/accessories.
  • 8 years ago
    I added a rug I’m not changing the color of the curtains and I’m not sure yet what the HOA will let me do. All I know is the color can’t be changed
  • 8 years ago
    I'm surprised that the HOA will allow you to hang the blue curtains.
  • PRO
    8 years ago

    you can't even see the door. Find out from them what is allowed, first, and go from there. you could always put up some wood shelving on either side of the door for plants. and can you at least spruce up the paint color and install new door hardware? that would help. see if you're allowed to put on any trim work to the door (it would be the same color as door).

    examples

  • 8 years ago

    If you can afford it, get more of the blue panels and cover that wall - maybe cover that one and the one behind the sectional.

  • 8 years ago

    Give the walls a good scrubbing.

    Instead of the plant, hang a large candle lantern on the hook. You can use remote control LED candles for safety. If you're allowed, hang another one on the other side of the door and add a very shallow (maybe 10" deep) shelf to the left wall, perfect for a pitcher of lemonade and a few glasses. Mount a bright piece of art to the door.

    To me the least attractive part is the transition from wall to floor, so if you can direct your eye up and away from that it will probably help a lot.


  • 8 years ago

    Your patio looks great! If nothing else, I would hang something on the door, you could even hang a wreath. What I also notice is the space below the door. Maybe a nice little mat would draw the eye away from the door. You could also add some plants in a rectangular basket or pot on either side of the door to hide where the concrete meets the wall. Perhaps add something to make a step between the door and the concrete since there is a gap.

    Where does the door lead? Is it storage?

  • 8 years ago

    Is the door functional? Does it have to be? Or can it be blocked?

  • 8 years ago

    These are typically HVAC and storage.

    Many townhouse community HOAs here have a strict color scheme for the exterior of the building but you can do whatever you want with the yards or patios, and some of them have lots of things going on. I know someone who lives in one and it almost seem like they aren't paying attention but if you paint your front door the "wrong" color, it's noticed immediately.

  • 8 years ago

    The door is the sole storage for the condo.....had a similar one. No painting allowed. Since you added the rug, the space looks much more inviting....good choice! I’m sure the door is metal.....there are large magnet hooks available at Home Depot, etc. Also available there are inexpensive reed blinds. They have rings for hanging...... Do put a plant to the left to disguise the uneven floor.

  • 8 years ago

    I would hang another blue curtain on that wall

  • 8 years ago

    I'm afraid if I hang another curtain it's just too blue, and I'll feel closed in. I LOVE the idea of hanging reed blinds to camouflage the door! I need access because it's storage and my water heater.

  • 8 years ago

    How about a folding wood screen?

  • 8 years ago

    The blue curtains look good. MORE CURTAINS!!! In this case I would suggest a contrast color. The weird pock marks above the storm door seem to be from another curtain rod. By putting that fixture back up and having it wrap around in front of the door, that could look good:restoration effects. Not sure what color yet. but for each side of the door: Hanging wood beads for the win!

    That plant hanger would hide well , maybe some fake plants would be good decoration in the corners too, bright stuff, inorganic. DIY fake funky orange cactus in clay pots. It would match that biege color and contrast the blue curtains.

  • 8 years ago

    How about a large macrame wall hanging larger than the door.

  • 8 years ago
    Well I’m pleased as punch!
  • 8 years ago

    As you should be! Looks much better :-)

  • 8 years ago
    Thank you RM for the idea!!!
  • 8 years ago
    Now I have to fix the floor
  • 8 years ago

    Soooo much better, great suggestion RM.

  • 8 years ago

    That looks very nice, and it somehow makes the patio seem larger and more intriguing: like there's something interesting just beyond that door (instead of the "entry forbidden" sense it had before). Coordinates with the furniture, too, so it becomes part of the whole design. What a good idea! Cute rug, too.

    Now, how about some artwork on the opposite wall?

  • 8 years ago

    Genius idea!

    Looks great!!