New outdoor entry light -- which color?
We're refreshing our exterior, and I'd like to get a new entry light at the front door. I like these ones from Serena & Lily but am going back and forth about which color to get. The white that pops more against our black paint, or the tan that connects to our white oak front door? We have lots of rattan and wicker inside, so this light "goes" with the house. I'm also open to other helpful suggestions! Since our front door is usually in shadow, I like the idea of something brighter and more visible.
Here are some mockups. I'm thinking about painting that wooden bench since it's the perfect size for that spot but is showing wear. We should probably power wash the saltillo tile too.
Right now we have this open iron light.
White or tan?
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KW PNW Z8
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Comments (28)Blue, I'm having a hard time wrapping my head around the look that you're going for. You've got the school house lights in the kitchen and then the LR with sheers and a formal valance. The lighting that you choose is going to have to bridge those two. Your choices are very different from each other, obviously. I can't really see an ultra modern fixture next to either the LR or kitchen. I just took a look at RH to see what they had. The one on the link comes in a lighter pewter? (forget what they called the finish), too. Here is a link that might be useful: Entry light....See MoreWhich outdoor light?
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stiley
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Kelly Jones
12 months agoI like the one you have, but spray painted or powder coated a white to go with the stone.
stiley
9 months agoI bought the light and white planter during the July 4 sales, so here is my After. Thanks for your help deciding!
KW PNW Z8
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S M
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Kate