We have two half window panels on either side of our front door. Do I paint them to match the door or leave them white? I say leave them white, but DH said to paint. He doesn't really care but since he said it, I'm wondering what other people think.
I think we are going to paint the inside too. Do you have a different answer for the inside (my walls are white and will most likely stay white)?
I feel like if you paint it all the same color it will make the door look bigger. I've seen the outside of your house from pictures and I think it would look pretty painting it all. Did you decide on the color? I don't think I've ever seen a picture of it from the inside though.
I agree with @Holly_1007 that it makes the door look much bigger, and so it defines the entrance and makes it a little grander to paint it. For some reason from your pictures, I like the panels painted the door color on the outside, but left white/the wall color inside, but I may just be weird.
I'd say paint the side lights the same as the door. Leaving the trim white. Inside I'd paint as well with whatever color you choose. Most of our exterior doors on the inside are the same color as the walls with white time. I think it looks really nice.
I feel like if you paint it all the same color it will make the door look bigger. I've seen the outside of your house from pictures and I think it would look pretty painting it all. Did you decide on the color? I don't think I've ever seen a picture of it from the inside though.
I actually like it with the windows white. I like how it makes the actual door color pop. We need to paint our door so now I need to figure this out too!!
Interesting. I guess DH was right. I looked on the way to daycare today because it isn't something I have ever thought about and most of the neighbors have only the door painted. I only saw one in my neighborhood that had the sides painted to.
I feel like if you paint it all the same color it will make the door look bigger. I've seen the outside of your house from pictures and I think it would look pretty painting it all. Did you decide on the color? I don't think I've ever seen a picture of it from the inside though.
A blue grey like the 3rd picture posted above.
I bet that will look great! Post a pic when it is done! Also, I seriously despise red walls, but that last picture is so pretty!
Re: Front door painting question
Nancy James 9.1.12
Calvin Donald 8.27.14
I bet that will look great! Post a pic when it is done! Also, I seriously despise red walls, but that last picture is so pretty!