Monday, January 31, 2011

Before and After: Doors

I saw this project a long time ago on Design*Sponge and have been wanting to try it ever since. So we finally got around to completing one door.

We started with this:



We bought trim at Home Depot and attached it to the door after sanding:



A few coats of black paint later... and BAM!





Remind me why I didn't do this sooner?? Only 8 more to go... oh and still need handles!

28 comments:

  1. alison giese InteriorsJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:08 AM

    WORLD of difference! Now, if only everyone knew how to turn those builder-standard doors into something so nice.

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  2. Jill GGJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    WOW! Huge difference! I have been spray painting all the interior door knobs in my house from gold to black... a big project, but another one that makes a huge difference!

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  3. Abby M. InteriorsJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    GREAT job! We looked at a ton of homes yesterday and it's amazing what a difference a good door makes. I'm sure you just added so much value to re-sale and now you can be so proud every time you see your doors! ;-)
    abby

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  4. KendraJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    LOVE it! Looks so chic now, great choice with the black paint. How much did the trim cost you (if you don't mind)? I've been debating between adding trim or getting the paneled doors that are like $30.

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  5. Danielle Oakey InteriorsJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    i have wanted to do the same thing do my doors, i think you may have inspired me!

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  6. Jessica @ Decor AdventuresJanuary 31, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Great update! Simple with huge impact.

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  7. UnknownJanuary 31, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    LOVE IT!! Not only the door, but the white trim. Yep - I am for sure going to have to copy you and do this! Thanks for sharing

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  8. Tanya from Dans le LakehouseJanuary 31, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    WoW! That door looks so modern now. I love the tranformation. (p.s. Thanks for visiting my blog. The herringbone backsplash took a bit more work than traditional subway tile, but wasn't too difficult.)

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  9. Gina @ Temporary NestJanuary 31, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Oh it looks awesome! Thanks for stopping by TN! I hope you pop by again! Now im going to peruse your goodies!! <3

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  10. Gina @ Temporary NestJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Oh it looks awesome! Thanks for stopping by TN! I hope you pop by again! Now im going to peruse your goodies!! <3

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  11. Bri@MeyouandawienerJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Great improvement I once tried mine but chickened out, then again my walls are black and that was too much black in one room.

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  12. StarletStarletJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Very well done!! I cannot wait to see what you'd choose for the hardware!

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  13. Samantha @ Black Velvet ChairJanuary 31, 2011 at 3:54 PM

    OMG That is an amazing transformation & I love black doors I hope you dont mind if I forward this link to my husband.

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  14. paulaJanuary 31, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    looks gorgeous! what a transformation.

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  15. JenJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:40 PM

    What a gorgeous transformation!! And that trim? Brilliant! It makes a world of difference!

    Happy Monday Darling! xo

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  16. Ms. ManorJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    Looks fabulous!

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  17. Shea LennonJanuary 31, 2011 at 5:44 PM

    Wow, that door looks great! It wouldn't have even occurred to me to do something like that--but I think it's something I could actually do. maybe.

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  18. HanaJanuary 31, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    such a difference! now the knob will really pop. xo

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  19. SHERRY HARTFebruary 1, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Oh My Gosh...they look amazing!

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  20. Liz @ It's Great To Be HomeFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Oh, I've been dying to try that!! It looks fabulous, great job. :) (And I love the fact that you painted the doors black!)

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  21. Aimee@ the Functional SpaceFebruary 1, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    This little project has been on my to-do list for a long time. I think you just bump it up to the top of the list. You did a fantastic job!!

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  22. Tobe @ Two Tall BlondesFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    nice!! i am going to be calling you when hubs and i do find this house....you are truly transforming yours!

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    WHOA! I honestly have been wondering what to do with our doors.... Maybe black (or another dark color) would be this dramatic!

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  24. Macy DawnFebruary 1, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    This is such a great idea! I remember seeing this feature on Design*Sponge and now that we are living in a house with bland, flat doors I may give this a try. Your door turned out A-mazing!

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  25. Gina ThomasFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    oh it makes a big difference. and of course i love the pup in the photo:)gina

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  26. Chelsea JungetFebruary 1, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    What a brilliant idea! I'm replacing my interior doors and this might be just the thing to make them extra special.

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  27. Seagrass InteriorsFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    What a fabulous idea!!! Amazing transformation!

    Melissa

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  28. MichelleSeptember 20, 2013 at 10:46 AM

    Great idea! A shabby looking door now looks elegant and presentable. Who would have thought that it was once ugly and had no character to it? Look at it now; it looks impressive with its color!

    Mason Mcnulty @ Renewal by Andersen

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