Paint or stain front door interior

15 years ago

Is it wrong to paint the interior side lights around the front door, but leave the outside stained to match the door? Would that look weird? Front door is a single "French" door. Would love to hear some opinions--Thanks

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meldy_nva
15 years ago
I hope it's not weird. I've been doing that for a long time.

IMO, that's in the same category as having an interior door in a different color on either side. I find that I do prefer that the edges be the same color as the exterior or hall color. To be honest, how many people ever notice? It's the sort of thing we pay no attention to until we are nose-to-nose with making a decision, and then we realize we've never really looked at what others do. Unless they are interior decorators or painters, it's probable that the "others" are not going to pay any attention to what we do.
2ajsmama
15 years ago
What's the interior of the door? I would interior sidelights to match interior door. I still haven't decided myself what to do with mine - maybe stain to match interior trim.
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