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I know it might seem like a strange thing to do to your home - paint the doors. In fact, my mom gave me a quizzical look last week when I suggest she paint the inside of her front door blue. I had these pictures in mind when I suggested it:
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Lots of interior designers paint all of their interior doors black, swearing that it makes even boring or cheap doors look substantial and interesting.
Kate Spade is on board:
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Black doors reminds me of pre-war building apartments in New York.
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If you're nervous about going whole hog with painting your door, you might consider painting just the millwork:
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But if you're like me, and love the idea, try choosing a bright, unexpected color for a door at the end of a long hallway, or for an interesting twist in a bedroom.
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