A couple of weekends ago, I tackled a few small updates to our front entry area. The hardware around the door had four different metal tones: black, brushed nickel, brass, and gold. So I decided to update all of it with a little spray paint – Rustoleum’s Oil Rubbed Bronze:
I removed the mailbox, the door knobs and locks, the peephole, the doorbell casing, and the hook we have for wreaths. And I gave it all a good 2-3 coats of paint. I suppose it would have been better if I had actually gone and purchased a new door by choosing one from a range of entry doors I saw online to give my house a brand new entrance. But I believe that would have exceeded my budget, which is why I only made minor changes.
The old doorbell was quite dated. Very 1971:
It looked worlds better with new paint, and a new button.
The update I was most proud of was the peephole. I removed it from the door, and then cut a bit of painter’s tape to cover the plastic peephole. After that, I painted it, and the painter’s tape kept the plastic clean.
Once everything was back in place, the entry looked a little more put together and unified. In the before and after, I especially like the more mellow tone of the door handle and lock.
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2 responses to “Updating the Front Door and Entry”
What a difference hardware can make! My front door is sorely in need of an update – you’ve inspired me. Visiting from SITS – enjoy your day!
It looks great!