INSIDE: How to easily and quickly paint a color block accent on a bland and boring door.
Do you have a bland, boring door in your midst? I do. Mine leads to a little powder room off our combined mudroom-laundry room. A cream-colored door in a cream-colored room flanked by a white washing machine and dryer on one side and a white mudroom cubby system on the other. I don’t know about you but b-o-r-i-n-g.
So I grabbed a can of paint and a small dose of courage – not because I’m afraid of color but because I didn’t want to have to repaint the door should it not turn out – and set to adding a color block accent to this rather dull door.
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how to paint a color block accent on a door
Color blocking is a big trend these days. What is color blocking, you ask? Color blocking takes bold opposites on the color wheel and puts them together for the widest contrast possible. The only other extreme color block combination is black/white. (Source)
Supplies:
– Paint + brush
– Ruler + pencil
– Painter’s tape
Paint a color block on a door
Give the door a base coat, if needed, of the first color. Mine simply needed a touch-up.
Once dry, determine where and how big of a color block you want. I opted to use a ruler to draw a line with pencil where I wanted the color block accent.
Then I lined up the painter’s tape with my pencil line. Took a deep breath. And applied the contrasting color.
From bland and boring to suddenly colorfully interesting!
It’s pretty amazing the difference this simple color block accent adds not only to the door but to the room.
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How cool, I never would have thought to do this! It definitely adds some interest and a nice pop of color. That blue is lovely. I’m Stopping by from Peace, Love, Link up!
Thank you, I agree!
I do like the color combination! I’m not sure I can do any of my doors though because all of them are the old fashioned type with the rectangular inserts…I have no idea how to describe what i mean 😀 I guess I could paint all of the recessed parts a different color??? I am design-challenged!
Yes, I know exactly what kind of doors you are talking about! I think you could totally do that. Thanks for stopping by.
This is a super neat idea and so creative! I love the pop of color it adds to the door. This is such a great way to add character to a plain, boring door. That and hide those scuff marks that always seem to end up at the bottom of the door… or is that just in our house? 😉
Such a cute and simple idea. I love it.
Adding a color block gives the door a great look. Pinning. Thanks for sharing at Snickerdoodle Sunday.
Thanks for sharing on Peace, Love, Linkup! The next party goes live tomorrow at 6. I hope you stop by and share more great content : )
Love the pop of color! So fun. Thanks for sharing at the Wednesday Showcase Party 🙂
Adding color block to a plain hollow core door is genius. It give a plain door a designer look. thank you for sharing at Vintage Charm.
You make it look so easy! Thanks for sharing on the Pleasures of the NW’s DIY Party!
Oh, I like this idea. It’s so much nicer than a plain white door, and you can get your doors to match the decor.
Thank you for joining The Really Crafty Link Party again, and have a wonderful week. Pinned.
This looks wonderful! What a great decorating idea, Victoria! Thank you for sharing, and for being a part of the Hearth and Soul Link Party. Hope to see you again this week. Have a great week ahead!
what a clever idea! Such a great way to add a fun pop of color!!
Thanks Cate! It brightens up a small boring room.