Aqua Blue Painted Interior Door
Hey Foxy friends!! Come meet my brand new aqua blue painted interior door… quick, before I change it!
In classic Fox Hollow fashion, I got a crazy whim to paint my interior door late one night. I threw the idea of using color samples to the wind (all the stores were closed anyway) and mixed up a color with paint I had on hand and just went for it!
Here it was before, wearing a nice neutral grey.
If you like this better, no worries. It could very likely be grey again some day.
My inspiration color was Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue (shown in the photo below). I was scrolling and it popped up. I’d seen this photo before many times, but for some reason, right then… it lit a fire under me to go blue that very minute!!
My door is photographing much lighter and brighter but even still, in real life, it’s a little more blue and less aqua-green that I’d like. It needs more depth too. So, I’ll call this a base coat and be getting a richer color this week.
Door Color Benjamin Moore Wythe Blue | Rug, Kate Spain [here]
It’s definitely FUN though and I’m not sorry at all. It was kind of one of those “do it now or your never will” sort of deals. I consider it a test run. Plus, I’ve got painting a door down to about 30 minutes so it’s not much trouble to re-do it.
Meanwhile, I figured I’d have some myself a little fun with it!
I played with some toss pillows, and bought a new lamp… and in-general just had fun taking some pictures of my almost, but not quite right, new blue door.
Two of these chunky cuties were brought home Friday. It’s twin is in the living room. If you follow me on Instagram, I was sharing several lamp & shade combos and options in the Instagram Story feature (thanks for the feedback by the way). These lamps are already working out fantastic. I grabbed them right here in town at ROSS and they were under $30 bucks, and the lighter shades offer better light output than the darker, more opaque woven style I had in here previously!
I am missing my big jute rug in the living room though… it’s feeling a bit naked in there! I’m going to have to figure something out, but I’ve got to think on it a bit. I don’t want to order another large rug, then end up not needing it if the chair doesn’t stay here. For one, the large size would cut into my budget for The Little Cottage projects, and two, it would be large to store! And I don’t have that kind of room. So I’ll ponder it a bit longer.
One of my girlfriends and I went out to lunch Friday, and lucky, lucky me… she gifted me armfuls of Cherry branches! They are so gorgeous. I can’t really describe the joy I have gotten from them, and I am so thankful she thought of me.
My view from this chair is really simple. I’ve got the hearth flanked with topiaries, and some twinkle lights laid behind a shutter. I wanted it quiet and restful.
I picked up this candle while I was out too.
You know, because I absolutely did not need it.
Well friends. That is it for today. Those are my exciting happenings. I’m just whoopin’ it up over here. Painting doors crazy colors and buying candles I don’t need.
I know you can relate to at least one of those things.
xo Shannon
PS: The book you saw on my ottoman is the Brand New release from the New York Times best selling author, Melissa Michaels. And it may look little… but it’s MIGHTY. I’ve been leafing through it, trying to wait until vacation to read it so I can leisurely soak it all in. I might not make it… it’s so full of powerful decorating tidbits. This girl knows here stuff! And I bet she doesn’t mix up paint colors like a kooky scientist at 10 o’cock at night. She’s smart! Be like Melissa.
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SOURCES:
- My furniture: Unfortunately, my sofa and chair and a half & ottoman, have zero information on them. No tags at all. And the store I bought them at many years ago has long since closed. I’m so sorry I can’t share a source with you!
- Aqua floral pillow: Gift from my mom.
- Aqua “I Can And I Will” Pillow: ROSS
- Peony Pillow: [HERE] & there are lots more!
- White Ruffle Throw: HomeGoods featured [HERE]
- Round Tray: Birch Lane
- Rug: RugsUSA
- Faux Peonies: My SIL let me steal them for a bit. (Mwah Nene)
- Anything else? Just give me a shout in the comments.
Can you tell me where to get a big glass vase like the one you have on the small table. LOVE IT!
I can. Costco for $20! But that was about 17 years ago 😉 I’ve had it a long-long time.
I am in love with your door. Something I am definitely going to do this spring.
Also, what kind of lights did you use at the fireplace?
Thanks
Hi Mary,
Those are just simple white twinkle lights on a white wire. Probably about a 150 count stand 🙂
I often see the shutters at Habitat For Humanity.
I have already used your door painting technique 3 times! Thanks for the tips! Also, I love that you painted the door aqua. It really sets the tone for all your beautiful Spring decorations. I am planning on painting all my interior doors in Wythe Blue this year!
Happy Easter to you and yours! ???
You have no idea how lovely this is to hear! Thank you for letting me know that it’s been helpful 🙂 It’s fun, but if I was smart like you, I would have waited and gotten a proper color. haha. The Wythe Blue will be stunning with your color scheme!! Happy Easter blessings to you too.
Oh Shannon! I’m in love….it’s beautiful!
Looks so pretty!
very pretty shade of blue on the door inside , love the way the pillows play off that color!
Love your room! I was wondering where you got the white table behind your chair?
I’ve had that for many years, I got it about 26 years ago.
I really like the bluish look….so fresh and happy! One thing about paint, if you tire of it you can always change it!
So very true! Paint is so fun to play with for just that reason 😉
I think this is my new favorite color. It makes your room look so fresh and cheerful. Makes me want to repaint my entry hall and front door.
You should. I recommend it for a cheap and easy, fun refresher 🙂
I absolutely LOVE the aqua! Gorgeous!
Thank you SO much. I’m glad!
I love it. I have a girlfriend in NH who painted her woodwork blue – a little lighter than your door and a little less aqua – more like an robin’s egg blue. And I just loved the way that looked. Can’t wait to see what you do next LOL!
Oh that is different, to do the trim work! I’ve seen that on window trims on exteriors. Sounds pretty!
I. Love.it. !!!
Thank. You. Very. Much 🙂
Love it Shannon!! So pretty!
Thanks Deb!! Having a little fun 🙂