Can I ask your advice? This is my front door. It's been white since I moved in 12 years ago.
I've been thinking of having a change of colour for ages (OK years ... I could procrastinate for England), something soft, pastel, like those lovely washed out pale blue/grey doors that have been so popular in recent years.
I've been thinking of having a change of colour for ages (OK years ... I could procrastinate for England), something soft, pastel, like those lovely washed out pale blue/grey doors that have been so popular in recent years.
So I'd narrowed my choice down to two Farrow & Ball shades - both variations of my favourite eau de nil, blue/green palette.
Blue grey
Pale Powder
But then this picture caught my eye on the Farrow & Ball website.
The door is painted in Skimming Stone
So now I have three contenders. Do you have a favourite? Should I keep it white?
Over to you...
p.s. Sarah over at the lovely Modern Country Style offers lots advice on using paint over at her new blog for Relics of Witney
Such a lovely choice! I think I like the 2nd one, but that could change! Could you maybe get some samples and paint a patch of each colour, live with that for a week and then see which one is 'you'!
ReplyDeleteHmmmm, they're all nice, but I think I like the 2nd one also. What I do is paint a sample of the colors I like and then live with it for a few days, as Amanda suggested. I always have a hard time deciding on colors! Can't wait to see what you choose.
ReplyDelete-Lynn
I think the third is not enough contrast to your brick. I like the second one. It is a pretty entrance with character!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely paint it. You will be thrilled every time you come home.
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Do it you, you'll never regret it.
jane
oooh how do we choose? they are all lovely colours, but I think the pale blue,but then I am a blue freak. Happy choosing xx
ReplyDeleteI love the colors of Farrow and Ball, all those gorgeous shades, not easy to make a choice !
ReplyDeleteAnd although most prefer the 2nd one, I think
'Skimming stone' would be pretty too ...
Wish you a great weekend,
Sylvia
Well I just knew I could count on my lovely blogging friends for help :-)
ReplyDeleteI'm off to get a sample pot of Pale Powder. Amanda and Lynn - you're so right to suggest living with it for a few days. I think I also need to see the colour in different types of daylight, sunshine and grey.
Thank you all xx
I love the outside of your lovely home and I agree Pale Powder would be lovely in contrast to the lovely brick :) x
ReplyDeleteOh please do Pale Powder - it is just so absolutely lovely, and would be so dreamy on your door.
ReplyDeletei like the Pale Grey! Very classy x
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ReplyDeleteDo you know what? You've just TOTALLY made my day!! THANK YOU!!!! *big squeeze*
These are exactly the kinds of colours I love too!!
Have you considered Farrow and Ball's Powder Blue? It's not officially listed but it's still possible to order it in. It's what our door is painted in and I love it!! Or Dix Blue is good too!!!
I think Blue Gray would look stunning...but do test Pale Powder first - it's VERY pale. Gorgeous but pale!!!
I can't wait to see what you choose!!
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