Red, Red Door

With all of the updates to the outside of our house, our front door is now looking a little sad.

And dull. 

I don't do dull.

So it is our new mission to paint our front door.

And soon.

After much deliberation, I think we've decided on RED.

Like, bright RED.

My thought is that if you are going to go red, then go bold and bright.

My initial thought was a rich, dark navy blue.

But then I got to thinking about the seasons and hanging wreaths on a navy door and I didn't love that look as much.

There is definitely a place for a deep navy color (powder room, some dining rooms) but my front door isn't the place. 

Now, red, red I can get on board with.

Just imagine a bright red rood with a great Christmas wreath hung on it.

Yes please.   

I have always loved a classic, red front door on other houses and think it will really pop on our house and our street.

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I am usually one to go against the grain with any sort of design but when it comes to a classic, red door, I am happy to swim right along with the crowd...for the most part.

No one else in our neighborhood or street has quite the bright red that I am aiming for.

I can only imagine what the neighbors will think. 

Funny enough, Valspar makes a paint called, 'classic red' (I promise it's brighter on my color fan) that I think is just about perfect.

I am thinking in a semi gloss...yes yes yes.

What are your thoughts on red front doors? Yay or nay?

Any other suggestions for us? 

I think this should be a quick and easy project for us to knock out so I am excited to get it started!