Easy DIY Front Door Upgrade: ORC Week 3

What’s the first and the last thing you see when you visit someone?

Right! Front door!

I painted our front door as soon as we moved into our house. I chose scarlet red by Behr and I still love how it looks from the outside.

Front Door Makeover

While red gives a warm and welcoming vibe from the outside, I want something different inside the house.

This is the 3rd week of the One Room Challenge and I’m ready to give our front door a quick makeover.

When in doubt choose classics.

I think it’s safe to say that classic colors are always in style.

I wanted to keep things simple and black is my color of choice for this quick front door makeover.

I honestly feel overwhelmed by the amount of color choices in the paint section at the hardware store.

I used Behr’s color of the year Cracked Pepper during my fireplace build and had some leftovers.

I think it goes well with the main color of my walls and would be a perfect shade of black for my front door.

For years I was playing it safe in our home in terms of colors.

I painted the whole house the same purple-gray color, my kitchen is a mix of white and grey, and we had lots of white furniture and home decor.

Now I’m learning about color and how to use bold colors in my space.

I painted an accent wall in our master bedroom in the color Black Elegance by Behr and I love how it transformed our room.

That’s why I’m going for a bold yet classic front door!

Painting a door is rather simple and can be done in a matter of a few hours.

Prep your door

Start by cleaning your door to remove any dust and grime.
Fix imperfections

If you need to fill any holes, do that now using a wood putty. Especially if you’re replacing a door handle or hardware.
Sand

Give your door a light sand with 220 grit sandpaper. Don’t forget to remove sand dust afterward using a tack cloth.
Prime

Depending on the paint you use you might need to prime the door. I’d suggest using a good primer to ensure a good paint adhesion.
Paint

Using a paintbrush and a high-density foam roller paint your door. Make sure to brush and roll with the direction of the grain. You might need to do a few coats to get the desired color.

first coat paint closeup