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should I paint the inside of my front door ? if so what color?

last year

Advice on color please :)

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ffpalms

last year

Here’s a few initial thoughts. I don’t think the door should be a focal point, in fact, I would paint it to match the walls to reduce visual clutter. The rear wall is an excellent place for large art you really love that pulls in the color of your drapes. I would place a long, low bench under the art. Add pillows in all the colors in the room to make everything cohesive. I think the clock is a bit large for that space, but if you love it, I would hang it so that the middle is at eye level.

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rhondainca
last year
Is the outside of the door also white? I painted my door black on the outside and black on the inside so they match.
Nicoke Gardner
Original Author
last year
They are both white ….but I was only thinking about doing the inside ..
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ffpalms
last year
It would be helpful to see how the entry relates to the adjoining room decor. It’s possible that the front door should not be a focal point if there’s a lot going on nearby. Can you post a much wider shot? Also, it looks like you may need entry storage. Is that right?
Nicoke Gardner
Original Author
last year
Here is what I’m working with…the clutter is “kids” ideally that will be going away once the garage is built this spring. I need help with paint, decor, as well as functional storage. Ideas and pictures greatly appreciated !!!
ShadyWillowFarm
last year
More pics please and a floor plan with measurements! You’ll get great ideas.
tracefloyd
last year
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What about an accent wall in a similar color as the photo with the bunny pillow? With that wash of light from the ceiling it would be spectactulaire.
Nicoke Gardner
Original Author
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Should we do wainscoting in the entryway ?
ffpalms
last year
I would keep the entry area simple, so I wouldn’t add wainscoting. I like the way painting the back entry wall an accent color highlights the curved casing.

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