The First Impression: Cool Doors
When we redid our whole house a few years ago, we left the front door to the very end. It became an afterthought. I wouldn't make that mistake again.
I'm happy with how it turned out - a coat of paint was enough to spruce it up - but completely underestimated how important the door is to the overall look of a house. Color, design elements, shape, lighting - they're all important to think about and all play a real role in how your house looks overall.
Fortunately, that also means you can give your house an aesthetic overhaul just by updating your door. No, it's not an inexpensive enterprise, but it is less costly than, say, residing a whole house.
I've been thinking about this more than usual lately, after watching the finale of "9 by Design" on Bravo (anyone else watching?). The Novogratzs, the designer couple the show's about, stenciled big, surfer-inspired numbers on the doors of the Bungalow Hotel in New Jersey. I love the look and it's a great reminder that little things can make a big difference.
If you're in the market for a new door, or just a little change, here's some inspiration:
I'm happy with how it turned out - a coat of paint was enough to spruce it up - but completely underestimated how important the door is to the overall look of a house. Color, design elements, shape, lighting - they're all important to think about and all play a real role in how your house looks overall.
Fortunately, that also means you can give your house an aesthetic overhaul just by updating your door. No, it's not an inexpensive enterprise, but it is less costly than, say, residing a whole house.
I've been thinking about this more than usual lately, after watching the finale of "9 by Design" on Bravo (anyone else watching?). The Novogratzs, the designer couple the show's about, stenciled big, surfer-inspired numbers on the doors of the Bungalow Hotel in New Jersey. I love the look and it's a great reminder that little things can make a big difference.
If you're in the market for a new door, or just a little change, here's some inspiration:
This door is so incredible - I think about it all the time. What a statement!
Q