• chicken coop cleaned out for fall and winter... done
• girls closets and drawers cleaned and reorganized... done
• new on-line class orientation (and computer ready) for daughter... done
• family schedule reorganized and planned... done
• desk cleaned off... done
• ready for fall Bible Study... done
• fall garden planted and low tunnels ready to go... almost done!
• September lesson plans... barely started
• entry hall makeover... well... working on that one!
I don't know if I mentioned it earlier or not, but we remodeled the hallway last winter, right where it meets the entry hall, so that we could install a door. The reasoning behind this was so that we could shut off part of the house and heat it in zones. We're about to find out if it's going to work like we hope.
If all goes well, the wood stove will heat all of the house except the upstairs bonus room which is shut off by a door, and the bedrooms, which now are shut off by another door. The woodstove wasn't big enough to heat all these spaces, so we zoned them off. The upstairs isn't used much in the winter and it has it's own heating unit, so most of the time it won't even be heated. The bedrooms now have a small unit and will be regulated by a timer on the thermostat so it is only heated for a small portion of the day when we get up early. Maybe some in the evening when getting ready for bed, but not much.
So, back to the entry hall. We have never finished painting it and the old green paint has had white plaster on it in places for months. I knew if I didn't get this done before school started it wouldn't get done at all! The delay had to do with the color and how to paint the 12 foot ceilings that go up the stairs (now you know why we have a heating issue - high ceilings!).
The new color... WHITE! Can you believe I'm going with just white? It's my new favorite. Here's some of my inspiration...
All I need to do is get a sisal rug and a light fixture, then hang some family photos. I'm leaving my antique German bench. Maybe a few pillows. And that's it. Here's the white so far...
The big question is...
Should I paint the door red?
I've always wanted a red door.
{Sigh.... }
Red is pretty daring and takes a bit of courage, don't you think? But it's cheerful and happy! And should I paint both the outside AND the inside? I have plenty of red accents in my house, so it would look fine. Just... BOLD.
The outside of my house is a grayish sage green. I think it would look something like THIS if I were to paint it.
So... for fun, I'm adding a temporary poll to my sidebar. Help me decide, friends! I could use some input (and support when I tell my husband that I'm not kidding about the red and I really want to actually paint it RED!!) And you can leave me a comment with some thoughts, too. I'd love to hear them.
Now to get back to those projects...
Go ahead and be BOLD...I love red doors and am planning on painting our door red as soon as we get in our new house next week. Red says something about the woman that lives there! I think it says...watch out for the woman who lives inside she is daring and brave and isn't afraid to take chances!
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Oh yes, definitely paint it red (barn red). The entry way looks beautiful. Your bench is awesome!!!
ReplyDeleteAmy, go with what you love! If it's red or tangerine orange (maybe that would work in some alternate universe, LOL). Let's face it, it's only paint. I personally love, love, love red doors. I say go for it! Inside and out! Then stand back and smile. Good luck.
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It's only paint!! Paint the door outside or both sides--both are okay. Remember to have your primer tinted--you won't need to apply so many coats.
ReplyDeleteYour entry hall is going to be gorgeous! I love the German bench! We need to replace our front door pretty soon and we plan on going with a red door. Even hubby wants a door that "pops"...
ReplyDeleteOh I lOve red doors!!!! I'm sure coupled with the white entryway it will look STUNNING Amy!
ReplyDeleteHave fun!
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Hello there and TGIF. I understand the need for white, but I am still enjoying my French country look, with lots of yellow, red and white and black thrown in..........you hall way looks wonderful as far as the door goes I like the idea of painting it red, it will give a pop to area and as far as bold, bring it on......Hugs Mary
ReplyDeleteI say just "go" for it, you only live once!! I want to know what color red is that door in the all shots? I love it!!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness-you have been busy! With a capital B!
ReplyDeletePaint the door red! You won't regret it.
Our house is white with black shutters and both our front and back door are red. They are more of a brownish red versus fire engine red. Maybe a different shade of red would feel less shocking for you:-).
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of a red door! Do you have a porch protecting it from the sun? Reds and burgundys are the worst for fading in the sun. If you do I'd say go for it!!
ReplyDeleteThe hallway looks great so far!! Love it!!
Carmen at Old House Kitchen
Your home is beautiful !
ReplyDeleteOur wood stove does wonders for our little Country Cove , its soo nice to have going in the colder months the sound of the fire cracking and the wonderful smell mmm yummy ! Have a wonderful day !
Oh, yes! Go for the red! A lovely red is a Valspar color from Lowe's called "Cut Ruby" - a true red not orangy in any way!
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LOVE the inspirational pictures! I say go RED! Red looks good in any season (so does black, by the way). I think red and black are both bold, statement colors that are always good for front doors. I've had both and loved them both. (I probably wouldn't do the inside of the door red though.) Happy painting!
ReplyDeleteI love your decor.. can I come live with you? LOL. PAINT IT RED! Go for it! Can't wait to see what you decided!
ReplyDeleteI can't see the poll. I see where it should be in the sidebar, but not the poll itself. My vote: YES! Paint both sides. What's the worst that could happen? You can always paint it back. :) Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteGo ahead and paint it red. I think it would look great. If you absolutly hate it you can always paint over it.
ReplyDeleteGo for it! Our new home has barn red french doors for an entrance and I love them. The porch is my favorite spot and the doors are part of that reason
ReplyDeleteYes .. paint the door red .. it will bring cheer and make a statement without disrupting the white light mood.
ReplyDeleteAmy, love the updates to your foyer. Your idea file of images is most inspiring. Perhaps some new pillow covers (the ruffles are a bit dated) in a crisp linen or even a stenciled burlap? My own front door was a vivid red on the outside for years, and I adored it. If light is an issue in your hallway, keeping the front door white on the inside would boost the lumens. What a fun project! Best wishes! Donna
ReplyDeleteRed door, inside and out. I voted too :)
ReplyDeleteDonna, you reminded me that the red on the inside might also effect how the white looks in the entry way. White tends to reflect colors near by and if I paint the door red, the rest of the entry might glow. Hmmmm.... I may paint the red on some poster board and tape it to the door and look at it for a day or two to see what it does to the room.
ReplyDeleteCarmen, we have a very large porch that will protect the door. Thus the room is even darker and the reason for the white paint! In fact, the white I used had a slight yellow tint to it, but it looks like a blueish white on the walls. It's always good to test the color before applying it because depending on the lighting the color can change dramatically! When I originally chose the interior colors, I looked at each color in each room at three different times of the day to make sure they were the right shade. The entry way was the only room my dear husband chose and while it looked wonderful, it was just too dark. He finally agreed to let me change it. :-)
Of course you should paint it red!! The best color to accent anything in the whole world. :)
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ReplyDeletePaint it.
If you don't like it, you can simply paint it with a different color.
YES!!! I love the red doors, and all the rest of it too!!!
ReplyDeleteMany years ago while taking a walking tour of Savannah, Ga we noticed that many of the homes had red doors. When we questioned the tour guide he told us it was a custom to paint the door red to show the home was mortgage free. I don't know if that was really true but years later the day we paid off our mortgage my husband painted our front door red. I've also heard that a red door means that weary travelers are welcome and will find rest. Whatever the reason a red door is a happy door. I love my red door:)
ReplyDeletePatti, that's a neat story! Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteYou can't go wrong with beadboard! It's so charming! Love what you're working on...
ReplyDeleteYes to the front door being red! I always wanted a red front door....and now I'm tickled to know what it means. Thanks Patti!
ReplyDeleteIt's such a good feeling to get a project done!
ReplyDeleteI would definitely paint the door red, inside & out! After all, it's just paint and if you end up not liking it you can always repaint it! I say Go for it! (I voted too!)
Yes! Red, inside and out is my vote. We remodeled our farmhouse inside and out over a two year period, and painted the exterior a soft, clear gray with white trim, and the doors darker gray. That is fine, except we also painted them gray inside. Bad choice...looks dreary in the butter-yellow living room and Jadite green kitchen...okay in white back entry, so I'm thinking I'll repaint them white on the inside. We have an antique wooden screen door on the kitchen, painted red, and I love it. Our front door may end up red on the outside. We used colors in the rooms, white in hallway, baths, and utility, with white trim...very light, bright, clean appearance. I love your entry hall, and I don't think the pillows look dated at all...it goes so nicely with the beautiful antique bench.
ReplyDeleteWe just got done painting our doors (3) and shutters on the house Sun Dried Tomato, didn't paint the inside of the doors only outside. I love it!!!!! Our house is a light beige with some brick in front. The shutters and doors were a plum color before (previous owners), the red really changed the looks of the house. Everyone can't get over the change. I say go for it!
ReplyDeleteI say paint it! If you change your mind-- paint over it in a color more suitable.
ReplyDeleteI am just wanted to say-- I am so happy to see this post. I always think of your blog as a no nonsense blog--(even though decorating or maintaining the home is part of the homestead) I personally swing between lucid thoughts of homesteading and Obsessing over decorating on a budget. I think this is the first decorating post of yours that I've read. I very much enjoyed it. =D
~ Pat
I painted my front door a dark teal green...my husband freaked out...that was 29 years ago...every year he repaints it that dark teal green...it's a perfect *beauty-mark* on a very lovely old farmstead. So, go ahead and PAINT THAT DOOR!!
ReplyDeleteI love the red door! I say "Go for it!"
ReplyDeleteYou know, I could paint my door red too...
I'm not sure I would personally be brave enough for red. But the red in those pictures you posted is both stunning and homey. I'm going to vote YES!
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, yes to the red door, inside and out...I notice in your header you have a red roof, just make sure it doesn't clash. You will love it, I've had red doors before and they just scream country home. Good luck with your choice!
ReplyDeleteWild Thing... I cannot tell a lie. The white house/red roof isn't mine {sigh.....} I would paint my house like that in a New York minute if I could. Red roof and all. Maybe, someday... if the HOA ever allows white. I probably live in one of the ONLY rural communities that has a HOA 15-20 miles from the nearest town!
ReplyDeleteRed door....that's not really living life daringly it's just giving it a try. It's only paint not a big deal. I think you'll love it but if you don't it's an easy fix.
ReplyDeletekathy
Love what you have, so far! I also have a red front door -- both sides! :)
ReplyDeletePaint it red, I thik it will look great. If not it is just another Can of paint!! Love all of your images!!
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Karena
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If I had a wooden door I would paint it red or maybe teal blue - I would have trouble deciding but I only have full length glass doors and French doors. Imagine how a wreath at Christmas will look on a red door - wonderful, so country!
ReplyDeleteAll my floors, walls and paintwork are white. It made a dramatic difference when we removed the oatmeal brown tiles. It really sets off our timber country kitchen and makes our whole house seem even bigger. Also swapped yellow walls in the living room for antique white - again, a dramatic difference. Feels cooler too which is important in Australia. Enjoy your decorating!
YES!!!! Do it!!! Go with your gut, and if it fails, so what. It is only paint and you can change it back to white .....Your not committing it to red for eternity.....I think it would be lovely!
ReplyDeleteWe painted ours double front doors red over 10 years ago and never looked back! It took several coats (make sure you prime it well, but it was worth it. Our doors are recessed on a porch and we wanted them to stand out and say WELCOME!
ReplyDeleteI have a light grey house, white trim, and a barn red door ~ I wouldn't have anything else ~ GO FOR IT AMY! What takes courage is painting a room red....my sister did that with her dining room and it came out great, I am not that brave :) Love all those pictures you posted!!!Good luck.
ReplyDeleteWe painted our outside door red this year and I absolutely love it! Our inside door is a shade darker than our walls but I could see the inside red if I had lots of red accents like you do. Go for it! :)
ReplyDeleteCindy
Yes! Paint the door red...it will bring a smile to your face every time you pass by. Go for it!
ReplyDeletebtw: I love the pics in your post. I'm about to paint the stained trim in my living room/dining/kitchen area. The stained interior doors are beautiful and I didn't want to hide them behind paint. I wasn't sure if the painted trim/stained door combination would look right but after viewing the pics, I'm sold on the idea. I'm heading to the paint store today.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed all your inspiration pictures. Your entry is looking wonderful! I love white and have used it for decades! Go with the red door -- I painted mine red two years ago and LOVE it! Whatever you do, enjoy -- it can always be repainted!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed all of the inspiration pictures. I have always wanted a red door as well, at my last home, I painted the closet door at the top of my stairs red, and it was great. I still have it in my mind to paint my front door red- after seeing these pictures, I may have to take the plunge, they look wonderful!! Thanks for sharing your ideas, I always love reading your blog posts!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Those sure are some terrific inspirations. I'd like my house to look like that too. I'm glad that the poll turned out to paint the door red. I love red doors. They are very welcoming. A pop of read does a lot of good for most any room.
ReplyDeleteI think you should paint the door - inside and outside -red! I too have always wanted a red door and darn it! I'm going to have one one day!
ReplyDeleteThe red door is mesmerizing. It adds drama and glam as you enter the house. Makes the people curious of what to expect when they get in. Great job!
ReplyDeleteGO FOR THE RED!
ReplyDeleteWe have a farmhouse & I took the red-door plunge a year ago and it makes me happy every time I see it :)
Well, red it is! However, even though the popular vote is red both inside and out, my husband and I both agreed that the red on the inside would cause the white paint to "glow" and look pink because of the way the light comes into that room - which is why we lightened the wall color in the first place! So the red will have to be on the outside only. Looks like it will be Behr's Awning Red. I wanted Cherry Tart, but my HOA seems to think that it wasn't "earthy" enough. :-( No matter... Awning Red was good, too. :-)
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