Earlier this week, I posted my sea green door inspiration and the paint colors I considered before repainting my front door and shutters. Since the house is white, I wanted the perfect shade of sea green to go with my coastal meets mid century aesthetic and I’m delighted to have found the perfect color!
The door is old fashioned with its frosted diamond glass but I think it’s also retro so I’m keeping it for now. I may replace the glass in the future but I kinda like it now that it’s repainted. I strongly disliked it before and wanted to replace the door with a mid century style but I’ve changed my mind for now due to the new color.
Here’s a look at the front door before with the kitschy oh-so-Florida palm tree motif on the screen door and the dark turquoise trim paint.
So much better right?
The color of the door is now uniform compared to the the previous homeowner who had highlighted all the curved raised trim. I much prefer it one color. I painted the sidelights white so the door would be the focal point and the shutters would complement.
I posted this image in my previous article about sea green paint colors and doors, the color I chose for my front door and shutters is Benjamin Moore ‘Appalachian Trail’.
To complete the project I removed the screen door (it’s only useful here in Florida between November through March) and scrubbed the door with a big sponge and dishwashing soap. Then I hosed it off and I primed the door and the shutters with Zinsser water based primer to cover the old turquoise color. Once the primer cured for 24 hours, I painted the front door and shutters with two coats of paint in the Cryli Cote outdoor formula.
I added a few fresh plants too, and my striped Target striped mat looks so cheerful next to the new color.
I absolutely love how it turned out! Isn’t it so pretty and welcoming! A big glow up from the way it was before.
I definitely like this glow up. Looks so clean and cool and fresh!
Thank you Gina!
A huge improvement!
I love what you have done! It is beautiful. Don’t replace the door. It looks great as is.
Noted! I like it so much more now too!
So lovely and inviting! What a beautiful colour.
Thank you Susan! It’s really such a lovely shade of sea green.
Love it. Don’t change out the door style.
Super pretty!
Thank you!
The glass makes a lot more sense with this color. The door color gives the feel of seaglass a bit for me, which is a win!
Oh I see it now too! Seaglass!
This is beautiful. I like your bubble plant/ drink stand , too!
Thanks! I spied that at Marshall’s and bought it for the inside but then thought hmmm would look so cute out front and help tier the plants and add a little contrast so since it’s a covered porch area it will do just fine by the front door! :)
Looks wonderful with the white paint! I’m testing out various clean white colors as I prepare to re-paint my brown (!) beach house! Love your white paint choice! Would you mind sharing the paint brand and color?
Hi Sherre that’s a Sherwin Williams custom color it’s basically just their white base with a few drops of yellow to make it just so barely warmer … I’m traveling now but if you send me an email I’ll reply with that SE formula.
– Kate
I love it. As I looked at the first photo I thought, hope she doesn’t change the door. I really like the door. The mat is beautiful, so cheery.
Thank you Rita!
That looks much brighter and cleaner!
We moved at Christmas and I’ve just spent two weekends painting our front and garage doors. The old front door was dark green with white sidelights and it made the door look so narrow. Now everything is a pale sage colour and much more welcoming. I’m potting up an olive tree in a sage coloured pot to finish off the look.
Sounds beautiful!
Sooooooooooooooooooooooooo much better! It looks so fresh and up-to-date — definitely no need to swap out the door now that everything looks so unified.