My old metal front door didn’t always look like this. Not that it’s perfect now. I wish it were wood. But I don’t hate it. In fact, I kind of love it.
We purchased our house as a foreclosure and every time I looked at those scratches I was reminded of it’s past life. Which wasn’t a particularly bad past but it was one of foreclosure it’s rare than house goes through that and doesn’t have the scares to show for it.
I had been meaning to fix it for forever. I had even brought the paint. Last year! But I just hadn’t gotten around to it. But then I finally got around to it and it was all because of that wreath I won at the Southern Blogger’s Conference.
This paint don’t play! It’s is the consistency of nail polish and goes on a lot like that, too. I did have mine for a year so I can’t say that a fresh can would be the same way. I used a brush for tighter areas but it definitely works better with a roller.
Goodbye reminders of all those changed locks and attempted break-ins.
Goodbye busted old lamp who’s intentions were good but no longer knew anything about ‘Dusk til Dawn’.
Goodbye scuff marks, kicks and dog scratches.
Hello shiny, clean and new! It cost me around $140 to update the door and light fixture. I got new door hardware from Lowe’s on sale for just over $60 – normally $100+. I also got the paint on sale for around $10, though it doesn’t cost much more that regularly priced.
Finally, I splurged on the kick plate, because I have always wanted one, for around $28. And while it’s technically not part of the door it is part of the whole “experience” so the light fixture got an update, too. It doesn’t do any fancy tricks but it looks this pretty all for just under $40 bucks!
And the piece de resistance, my lucky wreath that {finally} started it all.
*A great big thank you to Suzy of Worthing Court who designed and donated this gorgeous wreath to the Southern Blogger Conference. I’ve told you a dozen times already but I LOVE IT!! Thank you!
Hi there. I love your door black (and I say that because I think I have the exact same door! Ha!). I also painted mine black but also painted the trim around the window black. Two very different looks. And I am jealous of your side-lights. IT LOOKS AWESOME!
Hi Tracy! You know, I thought about painting the whole thing black, I wanted to. But then my windows have black shutters and are trimmed in white so I thought it might throw the whole thing off. I would love to see how yours turned out! I may be paint the whole thing black after all!
Your front door really looks beautiful and like new! This was an inspiring post….makes me want to fix mine up.
Thanks so much Janice! I’m really glad I got that out of the way. It looks so much better!
Girl…I am so happy to see that wreath there…it’s the wreath that KARMA or The Secret or somethin’ brought to you…your doo looks fabulous, and that wreath is a shining star!
I am so happy every time I look at that wreath! I am going to have a hard time talking it down! 😉
Really nice makeover, Jamie! I love black doors, so classic.
Hey Jan! I’ve missed you! I like a nice black door, too. I like mine a lot better now that it’s not a scratchy black though! 😉
What a transformation. I have back doors that are HID-E-OUS. I need to get my hiney in gear and get er’done! I know that has to feel so good to drive up to your house and see such a fresh clean look! Your house, your memories! Love, Me
I’d have a hard time getting to the back doors, too. Come to think of it, I don’t even remember what mine look like. I’m betting they need painting, too! 😉
Paint and hard work can do amazing things!! It sure looks wonderful now 🙂
Thanks Shannon!
Looking great! Could you give me a time estimate so I know if I can take my door down in the morning and if it would be done on a few hours. Nothing like a pretty front door for great curb appeal!
Sure! The paint only takes an hour to dry between coats. You’ll want two at least. So there’s that. I’d say another hour to take the door down, take hardware off and sand. Then factor in putting hardware on and rehanging which really doesn’t take all that long. If you started in the morning without any interruption you could be done by lunch!
Suzy is awesome. That is a gorgeous wreath and looks stunning on your door.
She IS awesome! I love that wreath. I really don’t see how I’m going to be able to take it down!
It looks beautiful! You did a great job and that wreath is perfect addition 🙂
Debbie
Thank you Debbie! You know I love that wreath! 😉
Your door looks fabulous. Love the paint, the kick plate, the hardware and of course, Suzy’s wreath. It’s all so welcoming.
Thanks Amy! That wreath made my whole year! I get a lot of compliments on it. I am very thankful for it for sure!
Just found your blog & have fallen in love! <3
What a gorgeous job you’ve done on your front door, it simply shines!
One quick question – how have you hung/suspended your wreath?
Thanks, Mary 🙂
Hi Jamie. I’m sooo sorry that I didn’t see this before now! Life has been crazy for me the last few weeks and I’m still trying to catch up. What a thrill it is for me to see the wreath hanging on your gorgeously spruced up front door! All of the changes that you made are fabulous – with or without the wreath. 🙂