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mrsdecorbarton

Need help with our outside entry. Please?

mrsdecorbarton
il y a 7 ans


Help!? I'm at a loss on how to improve this look. Can someone impart their thoughts?

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  • miss lindsey (She/Her)
    il y a 7 ans
    Dernière modification :il y a 7 ans

    The white front door stands out to much for me. Personally I would like a more traditional style. If you love that door, consider painting it: bronze, black, a darker taupe would all look nice, or if you are interested in adding a colour cayenne or navy.

    Commentaires (28)

    • User
      il y a 7 ans

      Put one or if possible two green plants or flower each side of the door. It will make a huge difference. Here´s some inspiration for you;


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      Hope this was helpful:-)!


    • Anne Duke
      il y a 7 ans
      Definitely put plants in front of the side window(s). Next, I'd remove the shutters, they are very unwelcoming and the plants will offer needed privacy. Get a mat that fits under the door, not the entire expanse, and make it a color that coordinates with your home. I'd remove the above door decor and small sconce and replace with other lighting.
      mrsdecorbarton a remercié Anne Duke
    • carriebear28
      il y a 7 ans

      Is there a sidelight window on the other side of the door, or just the one side?


      I think the exterior light is too small and the wrong style.....I would replace.

      mrsdecorbarton a remercié carriebear28
    • mrsdecorbarton
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 7 ans

      No, only one sidelight.


    • chloebud
      il y a 7 ans

      I agree with plants flanking the door if there's room. Possibly one to the right of the garage door, too. Definitely a larger exterior light.

    • mrsdecorbarton
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 7 ans

      I have been considering adding shutters to the above window?


    • PRO
      Patricia Colwell Consulting
      il y a 7 ans

      Where are you thinking of putting shutters?I agree take the shutters off the sidelight and add plants as mentioned and a larger light

    • mrsdecorbarton
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 7 ans

    • mrsdecorbarton
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 7 ans

      Shutters on inside to match dining room as a functional measure to help with keeping our upstairs cooler in the summer.

    • mrsdecorbarton
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 7 ans

      It's very plain without the medallion.

    • mrsdecorbarton
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 7 ans

    • chloebud
      il y a 7 ans

      I'm wondering if you'd miss the medallion as much once you add some of the items suggested. See what you think...if you like it, keep it.

    • mrsdecorbarton
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 7 ans

      good idea, thank you

    • mrsdecorbarton
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 7 ans
      Thoughts on this lamp?
    • mrsdecorbarton
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 7 ans
      This lamp with clear glass.
    • mrsdecorbarton
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 7 ans
      Or this
    • miss lindsey (She/Her)
      il y a 7 ans

      If you plan to keep the colours and finishes you have now, I like the first. It will look better with your address plaque and paint colours.

    • teamaltese
      il y a 7 ans
      I'd get bigger, easier seen house numbers.
    • miss lindsey (She/Her)
      il y a 7 ans

      You might also be able to brighten up the numbers with a little bit of brass polish on the numbers and frame around the edge. Just a touch.

    • Susan Davis
      il y a 7 ans

      I would do a bronze light fixture very modern looking and get a new door in bronze with some architectural interest to it. Also consider awnings on your front windows. it is an investment but will look beautiful on your house and add considerable shade.


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    • mrsdecorbarton
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 7 ans
      Found this LED light.
    • mrsdecorbarton
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 7 ans
      @ Susan. We need an awning so bad!
    • partim
      il y a 7 ans

      I didn't realize that the plaque was your house number. Unless there is a more visible number elsewhere on your house, consider changing it so that the numbers are more easily read. If an emergency vehicle can't easily read your house number from the street, it could waste precious time. You could just paint over the numbers with a light color, or a brighter metallic.

      Maybe a fabric awning would suit your needs. https://www.houzz.com/products/replacement-cover-only-8-classic-door-canopy-in-a-box-sand-prvw-vr~37255907

    • PRO
      Chapala Iron
      il y a 7 ans

      I agree that the white frames on brick is not the easiest combination on the eyes, even simply repainting may be a better solution than you'd think. Plants to break up the space and impact of the walls because it doesn't look like much else would fit. Definitely another light or two. Small potted cypresses or something that can grow up the wall with a trellis would look nice against the bricks. Shutters would probably be the first thing to go. Further out, tile or something to cover up the concrete [foundation] is a relatively easy way to improve the scene. That walkway material with brick is practically a trope for being problematic when it comes to aesthetics - depending on budget that might be something to look into.

      And of course, we are biased to say so, but if you've never considered getting some metalwork done... a partial guardrail right angled to pronounce the walkway, or a handrail set to highlight the step, trellis/potholder brackets, etc, might do wonders for you. Hope any of this helps!


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    • mrsdecorbarton
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 7 ans
      Were going to paint the door. Any ideas?
    • mrsdecorbarton
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 7 ans
      Thank you all who have commented. It's helped me so much!
    • mrsdecorbarton
      Auteur d'origine
      il y a 7 ans
      Another angle
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