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Remodeling Design Dilemma Exterior

Advice needed for new front door

8 months ago

White colonial style house with black shutters. We just remodeled the inside but you wouldn’t know it based on the lame front door. There are so many options out there! How do we pick? Do we get rid of the transome? Do we get rid of side lights and put in a double door? Help please!

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decoenthusiaste
8 months ago
While you're shopping for the door, pick up some colonial style lanterns that are 1/3 of the door's height. Here's your inspopic. Don't forget the brass.

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grapefruit1_ar
8 months ago
I would not do a double door.
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What kind of condition is the door in now? Is it rough, has it changed colors, any joint separations, How big of a gouge? I suspect the trouble you had with the previous door and stain fluctuation, was the conditioner that you mentioned. What was it? I'm not fully sure of the staining properties of Hemlock, but it probably prevented the stain from penetrating evenly. The sanding shouldn't have caused the stain to vary. If the door is still in good shape,I would sand the door smooth (it should be relatively smooth from the factory)...180 to 220 should be fine, and be sure to sand with the grain. Stain with a good oil based stain, (Minwax is hard to beat-Brush it on with a good bristle brush and wipe it with a soft cloth to keep it even)let it dry 24 hours and buff it lightly with 4/0 steel wool, vacumn it or blow it with compressed air to remove all the dust and apply the finish coat, either satin polyurethane or spar varnish. You can thin the finish coats down and apply several for a really slick finish. The gouge can be repaired either before or after the stain. If it's inconspicuous, you could use a good filler before staining and proceed,(get one that is pre- colored or one that will "take" stain) If it's pretty visible, you may want to get one of the accompanying fillers that matches your stain and put it on after you stain between the stain and the final finish. I think that would be my choice.
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I like the look of this. The front door could be any color you like but I like the black screen door.
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Trim up that tree so we can see the beautiful transom. And your local emergency services folks would appreciate your trimming it from around your house numbers, too. Handsome dog. :)
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Sorry for some reason I could not get the photo to upload at first.
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Elizabeth Miller
8 months ago
This looks like a neighbor took a photo of my front door, and is trying to get someone to give me advice!😂🙄 I feel like a DON’t caught on Cosmo!
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Diana Bier Interiors, LLC
8 months ago
Your door is perfectly suited to a Colonial style home, it just needs a bit of accessorizing. I'd spend my money on quality solid brass accessories--new handset, a knocker, mail slot,and a brass plate on the bottom. Add larger sconces, some potted plants, a decorative mat and a wreath, and it will look charming and welcoming.
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Kendrah
8 months ago
Like the transome, colors, and look of your front door. I think you just need nicer sconces, door hardware, planters, doormat to elevate the look. The bones are great.
Karen Leonard
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8 months ago
If I put all bronze hardware on this door, do I need to continue that on all of doors? Right now all of the door fixtures are brushed chrome.
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Diana Bier Interiors, LLC
8 months ago
Rather than bronze, I'd use brass. But you could use brushed chrome for consistency, even though it's not as warm a look as brass. Or paint the door a different color and accessorize with chrome.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
8 months ago
I agree the door is fine it just needs so help to shine. The lights need to be bigger , the mat much larger and you are so lucky you have space to add decor seasonal would be nice I would not do bronze hardware I think the chrome would be a bit of a suurprise and work well.

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