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Blogger White Plains, NY on Jul 09, 2012

I need help with this space! Should I paint the doors a color, stain them a darker color or leave them alone?

I know I need a runner :), but what color would you think would be best? The door straight ahead leads to the back, and the other doors lead to bedrooms. The back door has way too much 'yellow' in it. It just doesn't work with anything. Thanks for your help!

7 Comments

Hometipster.com Columbus, MS

In my very humble opinion there is nothing more beautiful than natural wood. I would just rub them down lightly and give them a nice coat of varnish. You could apply a stain if you like. Here's a guide you might find useful - http://hometipster.com/how-to-stain-and-fini...
Hope that helps - have a great day :) Graham

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Amanda H Oil City, PA

Don't paint the wood! you'll never be able to go back. Even then doors, if they're wood leave them alone! On the drywall and metal door you can do a dark red or woodsy green to try "de-yellowing" the rooms.

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Jeanette S Atlanta, GA

I agree with the others....do not paint this wood! Wood can be wiped down with Murphy's Soap and water or whatever type of treatment you use, but painting ties you into constant repainting! If that back door is already painted, coordinated your repaint with a color that is in your spectrum of "likes". Then accent with the same colors in a runner. It can actually be whimsical...after all, it is in the private part of the house!

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Dee W Rock Creek, OH

Oh my, I love all your wood! I can't imagine why you would want to paint. Like you said a foor runner in hall would add some color, maybe a sage green or if you are bold a design with some bold reds? Your home is beautiful.

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Lori J Broken Bow, NE

What would opinions be without variance. I love a door that pops with color. I even collect images of them on pinterest. http://pinterest.com/negardengirl/front-door...

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Doreen S White Plains, NY

I'm so sorry! I should have mentioned that the doors are NOT wood. I agree that if they were, I shouldn't paint them. They're inexpensive hollow doors that I stained to look like wood. Not sure if that changes anyone's opinion but thought I'd put it out there. Thank you!

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Dee W Rock Creek, OH

Wow-fooled me. My opinion still stands-unless you are totally tired of the "look." Then I say pick out your runner and choose a color from it for the doors.

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