Outside Door Color
Ooooh, I’m so excited about today’s post! Have you guessed what color we’ve painted the front door?!?
Andy Lane (AJ Lane Painting) and his crew have been hard at work on our home. They painted all the trim and the front door.
You may remember that I shared with you a couple of fun front doors a few weeks ago:
Many of you know me so well….
It had to be blue….
After careful consideration and a few trips to Hingham Lumber to chat with my friends, Katharine and Dianne. I decided on Benjamin Moore Buxton Blue. It is part of Benjamin Moore’s historic line. I love fun, bright colors, but for our 1927 home I wanted something classic and period. Living by the sea, I wanted the hint of the ocean.
What do you think? Isn’t it a dreamy blue? You know what? It is so me! I had to pull the screen back so you could see the full color. It is painted in a high gloss and I simply love it.
I didn’t just stop at the door though. I also painted the shutters!
They were originally black plastic and I didn’t think they could be painted, but they can. Andy and his crew did such a wonderful job.
We went from a pale yellow door and black shutters to happy Buxton Blue. Whenever I look at the color, I can’t help but smile.
Thought you might want a side by side of the before & after:
What do you think?
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Looks really nice, a smaller change as the shutters and door can make such a difference. Nice changes and thanks for sharing with us. 🙂
Thank you! It is really amazing how such a small change can make a huge difference.
Oh Danielle, that is the PERFECT blue, it looks terrific! Well done!
Thank you, Wendy! So excited about the color x
What a great change! I love it and I think painting the shutters the same color was a stroke of genius!
I just love the exterior of your house! Great bones and you’ve made it shine 🙂 xo Kristin
Love it, so beautiful! I will be honest, I didn’t even notice the shutters before, they faded into the house. Now I love the way they “pop”.
PERFECT!! Love the color on the shutters, it looks fabulous against the shingles!
Great color choice, Danielle! Your home exterior is so charming. I love it!
Oh, pretty! I love that it was inspired by the sea!
– Lora @ Craftivity Designs
Beautiful color! Looks perfect!
Stacy
love it! great color choice… Andy did a great job!
I love that beautiful blue, Danielle! The house looks so welcoming.
Very pretty shade of blue!! Looks fantastic!!~~Angela
I love the blue. It made a beautiful difference.
Thank you, Kimberly! x
Your home is absolutely beautiful! Jealous!
I love the wood shingle siding (I haven’t a clue the real name for it) It’s beautifully earthy against the blue you’ve chosen. Which I also love.
We’ve got horrid awning above all the windows around our home. I love that they keep the house cool. Hate that they’re ugly. I’ve considered painting them as a compromise, I think I’ll add this color to my “considering” list. Thanks for introducing us! haha.
XO,
CorinnaAshley.com
Thank you so much! It is called cedar shingle. I think in some parts of the country they call it shake. I’m so glad you’re adding this color to the list. I don’t think you’ll be unhappy with it. x
Love it!! It’s funny because I painted my front door this weekend too and when I saw your color I thought that it looked very similar to mine. I did Ben Moore in St. Lucia. I love the Buxton Blue too! (and I love that name)
Nicole @Rolled Into One
Oooh, just popped over to your blog and LOVE St. Lucia! x
oh my gosh your new house is gorgeous!!! i’ve missed a few posts of yours i think.
it reminds me of the houses in the movie ‘the way way back’ which i just saw on the weekend and loved.
the door colour looks great by the way.
x
I love your door color! It really compliments the house.
Jennifer @ Decorated Chaos
http://decoratedchaos.blogspot.com
Thank you, Jennifer! x
I love it!! Your home is so beautiful!!
Thank you, Shelly! x
Danielle, your home is gorgeous! The new blue is just the right pop!
Love it! It is perfect!
This is beautiful! The perfect color for the perfect home! Hugs, Leena
Great choice!
Love your color choice!! Thanks for sharing this at our Summer Spruce Up Series!
Love the blue color for a coastal home! Did you know that in days gone by a blue door meant the a single woman of marriageable age lived there. According to Miss Willie written by Janice Holt Giles.
Wow, I didn’t know that. What an interesting fact. Thanks for sharing….
I love the color you picked! It’s gorgeous! I love your whole house!
Love the fresh blue. What a cute hose. Love shakes.
What a beautiful color choice! Your home has a classic coastal feel!
Your house looks so wonderful…you took it from a good house to a great house. I love the way the blue shutters just open up the windows. It belongs in a magazine as a before and after for sure! Just beautiful.
The blue is just perfect, and really makes a difference to the exterior of your gorgeous home.
I didn’t really think you would choose any other colour, lol !
The blue is picture perfect and you have inspired me to take the leap…I think it will be just 1 or 2 shades lighter…but Blue wins for sure! Your house is fabulous : ) hugs and tfs!
Suzanne of Simply Suzannes at Home
HI Danielle!
I love the color you chose for your front door!
It’s a calming and welcoming shade of blue. It also brightens up the exterior, I noticed. Great job :0)
Thanks so much for sharing!
Have a beautiful weekend,
Suzanne