When I talked to my builder last week about interior doors and hinges and possibly going with AP or ORB, he said there weren't AP hinges and that SN (or BN?..can't remember) is what is usually used with them. But I'm going in person to a hardware store to look at these finishes in person. This way I can see each finish and shape by each manufacturer before making any decision. I can make more informed decisions by looking in person. I totally overlooked a front door handleset because it looked completely ordinary online. I saw it on someone's front door and loved it. I think in person, you'll be able to get a better feel for what you like.

I was the one that brought this up (or revived this topic) a few weeks ago initially. It's been my thought all along that we would paint our interior doors for our build either BM Chelsea Gray or Dolphin (leaving all trim white). When I spoke with our builder today, he pointed out the few rooms where we didn't do the eight foot doors as they weren't high traffic rooms. Yet you can see some of these doors from public spaces even though they're inside rooms (a few closets, the laundry that's in a vestibule entry, etc). Our plan was to go with a lower door height and do a molding transom to go up to eight feet. I've seen it done and it looks neat and intentional. His concern is that the dark doors will emphasize that we used 6'8" doors in these spaces. So now I'm hesitant. Any thoughts there guys?? I have about a week to figure this out. And now I'm bummed because I hadn't thought about this before. Walking through with the walls and just the openings, you don't notice any difference.

I really like that door, but worry that our existing storm door would take away from the look. But we live in Minnesota, so they are necessary. And having boys (8 &11) and all their friends in and out, I don't trust them with a storm door that is all glass. But that is the look I want. Unfortunately, I can't have any plants in the house - real or fake, even. The cat is obsessed with them, and even a pineapple sitting on the counter while I put away groceries is too tempting for him. I really have no idea what to do with that channel. The boys (husband included) pile stuff on there and the cat knocks it off. Felix the cat seems to think that is the best place to lounge and keep an eye on everyone. When we moved into this house, pretty much everything was original 1966 (including the KITCHEN carpet!) or cheaply and haphazardly replaced when the owner's children got it ready to sell. We are slowly changing out every almond light switch and outlet, hinges and door knobs are on the list as well. It's a hot mess of outdated drabness! But after a complete kitchen remodel and the entire level flooding after living here for two months, my dream of sweeping through all the cosmetic updates it needs fell by the wayside as my husband spent 6 months renovating the lower level. He needed a break from the inside and is now spending his spare time on building a treehouse. I'll get him back to it one of these days...

Blueberry blue or a dark red would be my picks for the outside, although a spinach green or dusky purple would look good too -- your brick is a good shade that will go with lots. Indoors I think all white w/ white trim (a white that matches your cabinets) would be fine, especially since your trim and stair are white also; but I think that I would rather try to match the wall. Using an enamel (gloss or semi-gloss) will change it enough from the wall to give it interest without being obviously different. If I didn't like it after a few months, I would repaint. It only takes an hour to paint a door.