I never thought about painting inside doors. If you happen to love white walls like me, this is a great way to add a punch of color. And, if you live in a rental, when you move out you only have to re-paint a door instead of an entire apartment!
Photos 1- Cottage Living/Morning's Light Blog 2- Christopher Maya, via Seesaw Designs via The Little Green Notebook.
GORGEOUS! chelsea, your blog is off the hook right now.
Posted by: joanna goddard | January 14, 2009 at 12:18 PM
love the light blue door ... gets me thinking.
Posted by: cevd | January 14, 2009 at 12:19 PM
I have always wanted to do this. I have a giant over sized dark wood front door that I would love to paint the inside of....but I'm not sure I can stomach paint over it.
Posted by: Lauren K | January 14, 2009 at 12:32 PM
this is such a great idea! we have two interior glass-paned doors that would be perfect.
i am trying to stick with an all-grey color scheme for the walls (bedrooms, bathroom, hallway between living room and kitchen), but don't have the energy to paint the rooms with too much stuff on the walls already. i wonder what colors would work best?
i'll try to take photos this weekend and see what people think.
Posted by: erica | January 14, 2009 at 12:38 PM
Simply perfect. I love the bright blue doors and white houses on Greece (think Mamma Mia).
Posted by: Melanie | January 14, 2009 at 12:54 PM
That first photo is of Matthew Thompson's home in New Orleans. He does custom woodwork.
http://sunnysblog.typepad.com/mornings_light/2007/09/cottage-living-.html
Posted by: Sunny | January 14, 2009 at 12:55 PM
I love a painted door - it adds character. we have a pink door (i had hoped for red) but it was more pink!
Posted by: Michelle | January 14, 2009 at 12:59 PM
Brilliant! Love the less-committed way to add color. I also love that blue paint in the photo.
Posted by: Mouse | January 14, 2009 at 01:02 PM
ooooh! that light blue door is stunning.
Posted by: jane | January 14, 2009 at 01:05 PM
The second one is from Christopher Maya (I was saving the picture and saw that I had it saved already! haha).
Posted by: Carrie | January 14, 2009 at 01:05 PM
what a brilliant idea! definitely seems like a practical solution to add color without going overboard - while still being unique. thanks!
Posted by: the sassy kathy | January 14, 2009 at 03:04 PM
so beautiful! you find the most lovely things ;)
Posted by: Erica K | January 14, 2009 at 04:11 PM
We just painted our side door red. I love the idea, as well:)
Posted by: The Lil Bee | January 14, 2009 at 06:36 PM
i have always wanted a red door!
Posted by: katrina | January 14, 2009 at 08:52 PM
Those doors are so adorable. Really the door has to be a good one to start off with. But it is indeed lovely!
Posted by: K. Sundari Carmody | January 15, 2009 at 12:10 AM
Carrie + Sunny- Thank you for the photo links!
K. Sundari Carmody- You are so right. I think it has to be a pretty french paned door!
Posted by: Chelsea | January 15, 2009 at 12:56 AM
I grew up in a gray house that had the red door. Loved it! (it was a plain ol' front door)
Posted by: Sunny | January 15, 2009 at 05:20 AM
I love this idea. I suddenly have a weekend project.
Posted by: Stephanie | January 15, 2009 at 06:43 AM
I've had that bottom shot in my inspiration file for awhile now...it makes my heart flutter.
Posted by: mary | January 16, 2009 at 07:25 PM
These are pretty doors to begin with — and the color makes them stellar. I've always wanted a glossy navy or turquoise door. Here's hoping someday..
Posted by: Jen | January 18, 2009 at 08:17 PM