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This makeover is very classic which I like. Knowing me, I'd add a little 'twist' in here and there (maybe some fire engine red peel off numbers for the door). But, I do like a lot of things about this make over, mainly the over sized lanterns and the absence of the storm door.
Here in New England, everyone has a storm door mainly because it's energy efficient (especially during the colder months). Last weekend, with screwdriver in hand, I took off our storm door and I love it! Now, I just need to convince my husband to keep it that way!
I totally agree about the storm door. That was one of the first changes we made. I love seeing nice wooden front doors and I suppose the higher energy bill is worth it. Did I just say that? Love the lanterns - don't think I have ever seen them mounted on the fluted columns before. I would have almost gone with a larger light above the door with scroll arms. There is one in our neighborhood that I love. http://cottageandvine.blogspot.com/2010/04/drive-by.html (click on the first image to see the light up close)
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-Rene
i'm a storm door hater too! maybe hater is a strong word. anyway. love the front door makeover. can't wait to see your completed project :)
ReplyDeletehappy long weekiend!
The peel-off numbers idea is a great one, that way you can change up the look of your entrance whenever new inspiration strikes.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I'm a new reader and I love your blog. I hail from Connecticut originally and find myself missing it so much. Thanks for representing a great state!
Oh fun! I have been obsessed with a new door for our house forever, they are so expensive, I keep hoping to find an amazing deal for an antique solid oak number...maybe just a couple hundred bucks? ahhh, and new lighting, and a new paint job, hopefully this fall...it is fun isn't it.
ReplyDeleteI love front doors painted a great color! I wrote an Houzz Ideabook on it, might be of interest! Janell
ReplyDeletehttp://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70189/list/Painted-Front-Doors-With-Personality-To-Spare
so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, storm doors (while yes, energy efficient) and ugly and unwelcoming! I love the beauty of a wood door, and I so love a painted wood door. Keep us posted. Would love to see the "twist" you bring to your classic! Have a great weekend. PS we will have to get together soon. I am often in CT visiting family.
ReplyDeleteThere are pros and cons to each. We had a glass storm door at our last home and that is a happy medium. You could still see the front door color and it was more energy efficient. Have you considered that?
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see your new exterior!
ReplyDeleteI love our vinyl numbers...we got ours at wonderful graffiti
How fun to have them fire engine red!