The Story of the Black Door - Project Pinterest

I am blaming AP entirely for my current obsession with all sorts of crafts, painting, baking going on in my house.  Seriously, I'm obsessed!  So obviously I will be linking up again for her Pinterest Project Mondays!!



I found this pin on Pinterest and let it sit with me awhile..

I liked how formal and more expensive it made the whole room look, but a black door is pretty bold, so I wasn't sure I could make the plunge cause I knew it would be a total pain to repaint it if I hated it. 

But after thinking about it a lot, I decided what the heck.  I already had black paint on hand, so Saturday night {wow I'm a loser} I got to work.  {I had Rustoleum semi-gloss paint on hand so that's what I used.  It is what is on the outside of our front door as well}
All white everything when we first moved in

The only picture I could find...though the paint color is different now

No going back now!!

All done!!  It's not quite as shiny as this...the paint was still wet when I did that

It took four coats of paint to make sure it's all covered, but I am absolutely in love!  It's so fun and different.  I think it really makes the space a little more special.

Comments

  1. Jenna{Mommy in Manhattan}October 8, 2012 at 5:11 AM

    Wow! I'm glad you posted this. I ave been looking for pictures with black doors. It really does look more classy and expensive. :) I'm going to pin it. Thanks!

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  2. Ashley PaigeOctober 8, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    I LOVE this!! As soon as I saw you IG it, I told Mike that we're painting the interior door.. We're getting a brand new front door installed on Wednesday and he said I could have at it! It looks awesome!

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  3. Kar @allmylove.mommyOctober 8, 2012 at 11:20 AM

    you are brave!! It looks FABULOUS!

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  4. KatieOctober 8, 2012 at 1:55 PM

    Looks fabulous!

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  5. KatieOctober 8, 2012 at 2:49 PM

    Looks awesome! It definitely gives the room a "richer" feel!

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  6. Movin MommaOctober 8, 2012 at 3:32 PM

    This looks great!

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