Welcome to the world’s easiest (and fastest) front door makeover. EVER. I’ve lived in my house going on 6 years now. (Sheesh. That makes me feel super old.) And areas like the kitchen and bath have always been more of a priority. Have you seen how my bathroom used to look? Yuck.

With those two projects wrapped up finally, it was time to focus on the curb appeal a bit. Replacing the front door seemed like the easiest (and overall best investment).

Here is how it looked before:

How about that bright yellow steel door? I’d always wanted a bright door. I think in my head I envisioned Miles Redd’s minty blue/green one. You know the one…With the cute mail slot. Amazing, no? I ended up choosing bright yellow. (Mainly because I had yellow left over from a previous project.)

And while I was at it, I went ahead and painted the yellow pots too. Ya know, to tie it all together. It matched the dead yellow flowers I’d been holding on to for a few months.

While I’d thought it looked cute-ish… And it definitely helped explain which house was mine to those who hadn’t been to my home before… Let’s face it. It was not the House Beautiful or Domino Magazine style door of my dreams.

For starters, it made this area of my house SUPER dark. I love natural light and the big yellow door blocked it all. Sure I had a peep hole… But a door with glass, is so much more inviting.

So that’s what we did. Working closely with a local installer, I found a door that was perfect parts period, perfect parts modern. (It’s called the 5 pane style.)

I opted for a wooden door. (This is the part that’s period.) All the homes in my area were originally crafted with wooden doors. And although wooden doors can swell if not painted or sealed, I love the feel of a big heavy wooden door. Not that the quality is any better, it just feels more sturdy to me for some reason. (Side note: wooden doors are definitely more pricey, and the same look can be achieved with a different material and cost less.)

The concrete really needed repainting as well. It took a few hours on a weekend and dried way faster than I’d thought it would. (It only took two coats done back to back.)

I decided to change up the door mat, as well as add brass numbers. (I’m such a sucker for brushed brass lately. Brushed brass everything!) I found these by Architectural Mailboxes and fell in love. They are also the “something modern” for this makeover.

I also painted over the yellow pots with white spray paint. (So easy. Literally took 30 minutes to paint two coats each and dry) I also grabbed a few other terra cotta ones from Home Depot and painted them too.

Then I swung by Calverts Plants here in Oklahoma City and grabbed two Agave plants. My house is south facing, which means lots of full sun for some reason. So I made sure they wouldn’t die. (At least not from too much sun.) Then grabbed a few succulents and two aloe vera plants. I love all the green!

The puppies love that they can see through the new door. (Although I have to admit, it sucks having to clean their paw prints off this one)

Thinking of updating your front patio? Here are a few things to keep in mind:

1. Which direction does your home face? Would you mind having a beautiful glass door that lets in natural light during the day? Or would you prefer a darker, more subdued space?
2. Color: Yellow may be your favorite hue, but it may not compliment the exterior of your home. Think about the bigger picture. Stand in front of your home, and take it all in. What do you see? Is your neighbors house the same color? What about the color of your shutters/windows/trim/roof? A rule of thumb is to choose three colors, usually ones close together on the color wheel, and stick to them.
3. Function: Do you use this space often? What for? If you enjoy entertaining, you may want to incorporate citronella plants in the summer, a few chairs, or even exterior lighting that isn’t obtrusive at night.

The Deets:

Brushed Brass House Number {Architectural Mailboxes $9 each } // Door {Email me here for more info } // Door Mat {Target $15.99} // Succulents and Aloe Vera Plants {The Home Depot $15} // Agave plants {Calverts Plant Interiors OKC } // Mailbox {$18 The Home Depot $18} // Lanterns {Pottery Barn $49 each } // Wreath {Whole Foods OKC $30 } // Valspar Concrete Paint {Lowe’s $27} // White Ceramic Garden Stool {Abbyson Living $139}

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