Yesterday I painted the front of my door. The fabric worked well except it was difficult to get paint close to the edge and not obscure the raw edge I was trying to preserve. That left some of the blue showing through. I decided to let it show and thought I could capitalize on the blue by leaving most of it around the glass and panels.
I tried a faux distressing idea. Then I called for a few opinions.
Comments came back: "needs more patching on the surround" "a little too blocky" "looks unfinished" "too many competing elements" "prefer one color" (said 2 people) "eyelet trim is too cute"
I pulled off the eyelet trim. It was looking a bit too "gingerbread house" to me.
I agreed the glass window was the focal point so instead of competing with it, I decided to paint the panels and frame one color.
The bottom panels need a 2nd coat of paint. I am tempted to put a plain piece of fabric there if I can find one with a similar weave the right length. The fabric I used on the surround is not long enough and I don't want any joins on the panels.
I do like the texture with the smooth frames.
I'm undecided if I will add any more patches to the surround. I may have to let that idea percolate.
While the interest is still running, I need to paint the door frame. I have a lovely shade of gray about the same tone as the window's leading. And, there are still those baseboards. Oh and, the backside of the door too.
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At this point, I like the original door better, but I know your final door looks good.
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