tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post6352202455269666273..comments2023-12-26T08:05:00.519-05:00Comments on Creative Home Expressions: Paint the Sidelights or Not?Kathy @ Creative Home Expressionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01341667486449125153noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-88688948147054465362014-02-03T01:17:19.766-05:002014-02-03T01:17:19.766-05:00Some people commenting don't seem to know that...Some people commenting don't seem to know that sidelights are the Windows next to the door, NOT the light fixtures by the door.Janicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14831553554680370588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-32047348422884904142010-06-16T13:27:08.349-04:002010-06-16T13:27:08.349-04:00Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting on my l...Thanks for visiting my blog and commenting on my laundry room makeover.<br /><br />Funny I should read this post because we just completed our front porch makeover which you can see here:<br /><br />http://mommatobug.blogspot.com/2010/05/front-porch-improvements.html<br /><br />I chose to paint the door BLACK and spray paint the existing lights SILVER (which were black but faded to gray). I like the contrast between the two of them.Desireehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06576849886370274684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-52460233500148208512010-06-12T20:13:20.583-04:002010-06-12T20:13:20.583-04:00Wow that's a tough one. I like them both ways...Wow that's a tough one. I like them both ways. If it were me, I'd start by painting the door and deciding how it looked first.Sylvia (at) Lily's Pad and Petalshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16234684057043208692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-38398590529626097902010-06-11T22:14:15.316-04:002010-06-11T22:14:15.316-04:00I like the contrast of the door being a different ...I like the contrast of the door being a different color than the sidelights. It adds more character and looks very elegant.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12864409955864362638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-83422225158352130692010-06-11T02:12:48.838-04:002010-06-11T02:12:48.838-04:00Kathy, I like the sidelights left white with the d...Kathy, I like the sidelights left white with the door painted..Not sure why, but like that look better!<br /><br />BarbDogmom Divahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00200083614598683445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-35669585372595614582010-06-10T20:29:13.193-04:002010-06-10T20:29:13.193-04:00I like the black-painted sidelights--Funny, mine j...I like the black-painted sidelights--Funny, mine just went from brass to black (spray painted them)--mine are the coach lights on the garage, however, but the black is so elegant-looking to me!<br />Hugs!Leslie {Goodbye, house. Hello, home!}https://www.blogger.com/profile/17981345520439528635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-64455129200366413202010-06-10T12:21:32.382-04:002010-06-10T12:21:32.382-04:00Oh, I think either way would be great! I do love ...Oh, I think either way would be great! I do love the idea of the entry seeming larger, so painting all might give you that feeling. But you know what? I don't think you'll go wrong either way! Thanks for your comments on the mirror! -shaunna :)Shaunnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11738224786379357385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-30734214231862957712010-06-10T10:46:46.697-04:002010-06-10T10:46:46.697-04:00I would definately paint them.
smiles...TammyI would definately paint them.<br />smiles...TammyTammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04315150577323316373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-84493283266237060452010-06-10T08:59:24.496-04:002010-06-10T08:59:24.496-04:00The idea is making the door pop, not the side ligh...The idea is making the door pop, not the side lights. Would you walk thru a side light? I think not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-78418975694657827392010-06-10T08:49:40.437-04:002010-06-10T08:49:40.437-04:00I'd say it depends on the scale and proportion...I'd say it depends on the scale and proportion of your door to the facade of the house.<br />Maybe scan a pic of the whole front facade and colour it in both ways to see which looks right. Depending on what the rest of the fenestration looks like the single black door may look like a dot, or with the sideslights done it might look like the house is yawning.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00813074910100022295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-17259393979197241972010-06-10T08:46:01.775-04:002010-06-10T08:46:01.775-04:00I would paint them. I like the third picture in y...I would paint them. I like the third picture in your inspiration photos. Really looks good and each element stands out.Ms. Bake-ithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08788863782876226680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-37063510745653140152010-06-10T07:46:33.764-04:002010-06-10T07:46:33.764-04:00Good Morning, Kathy. Wow! The examples you'v...Good Morning, Kathy. Wow! The examples you've shown are great. I really never thought of not painting our sidelights. I always just painted them the same color of the door, but I'm really liking the "not-painted-the-color-of-the door" version. I really have to repaint our front door, and shutters, and now I think I'm going to have to consider this look.<br /><br />My favorites are the second and fourth doors your showing up there.<br /><br />Can't wait to see what you decide to do!CosmoGirl Carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00756698123430026996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-58033264224919651392010-06-10T06:02:59.924-04:002010-06-10T06:02:59.924-04:00If you do the trim in white or a contrasting color...If you do the trim in white or a contrasting color, then I would paint the sidelights black, as well as the door. It has more impact and makes the entryway look larger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-16319107490571232512010-06-09T23:43:12.093-04:002010-06-09T23:43:12.093-04:00Our house is a taupe siding with white trim, black...Our house is a taupe siding with white trim, black shutters, black lanternlights, black door, and white sidelights. Personally, I do NOT like the photo with the black sidelights....looks strange to me. LindaLinda (Nina's Nest)https://www.blogger.com/profile/16122024641853223906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-41248509480855753742010-06-09T20:55:11.795-04:002010-06-09T20:55:11.795-04:00I agree with Cathy...I think the white sidelights ...I agree with Cathy...I think the white sidelights make a black door pop. But either way you go...the fresh coat of paint is going to look great.Lisa@Pickles and Cheesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17154819162615247516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-79841548837535457052010-06-09T20:07:54.250-04:002010-06-09T20:07:54.250-04:00I think it truly depends on the door. In your case...I think it truly depends on the door. In your case I would paint them but you can always live with the white for a few days before painting to see if you like it.Decor To Adorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359245078617786198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-25868774317085335222010-06-09T19:15:27.735-04:002010-06-09T19:15:27.735-04:00Okay, I can see why some think the door pops more ...Okay, I can see why some think the door pops more with OUT painting them. However, I say paint them. I think it looks more grand and really brings out your whole doorway especially since your house is a lighter color. Paint. Just do it.Norma Lee @ Norma Lee Goodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05561580260451233386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-11974320288217905922010-06-09T19:15:27.736-04:002010-06-09T19:15:27.736-04:00I think I would paint them...if the house colour w...I think I would paint them...if the house colour was darker, maybe I'd leave them, but I think with the lighter house colour the black stands out more.StylishHeatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05194194717491485227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-79769040415747021182010-06-09T19:08:36.768-04:002010-06-09T19:08:36.768-04:00Hi Kathy,
I agree with Cathy. I like the sideligh...Hi Kathy,<br />I agree with Cathy. I like the sidelights white to show off the color of the door.<br /><br />Can't wait to see the finished photo.<br /><br />hugs<br />SissieSissie's Shabby Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01142205878984008123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-82787475954327555102010-06-09T18:00:26.379-04:002010-06-09T18:00:26.379-04:00I like both ways...I would suggest just painting y...I like both ways...I would suggest just painting your door and not the sidelights and wait a week before you make your decision on whether to pull out the paintbrush again or not.Anita@Theycallmejammihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08089589933160241786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-17331524511193637172010-06-09T17:46:19.694-04:002010-06-09T17:46:19.694-04:00Are you planning on keeping the white storm door a...Are you planning on keeping the white storm door and side light covers?Patricia @ ButterYumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06497226806665401448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-86514382223695772572010-06-09T17:44:55.111-04:002010-06-09T17:44:55.111-04:00My front door is black and the trim and sidelights...My front door is black and the trim and sidelights are white (and my shutters are black and the window trim is white). <br /><br />Actually, my front door is exactly like the 5th photo down in your post. I love it. If you do decide to paint your sidelights, be sure to keep the trim white.Patricia @ ButterYumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06497226806665401448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-32318026861614698362010-06-09T17:10:00.176-04:002010-06-09T17:10:00.176-04:00paint paint paint.......
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Can't wait to s...paint paint paint.......<br /><br />LOL<br /><br />Can't wait to see what you decide.<br /><br />TeriThe Mac's Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04216982420030770388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-3122416007029969752010-06-09T15:21:26.579-04:002010-06-09T15:21:26.579-04:00I like leaving the sidelights white! I think the d...I like leaving the sidelights white! I think the door pops more that way. I think it looks good both ways but my choice is door only! Can't wait to see what you choose!<br /><br />Enjoy!<br />CathyCathy~Mille Fleurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15413479154040475056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4293397190628506592.post-34429409853784871832010-06-09T13:46:26.398-04:002010-06-09T13:46:26.398-04:00That is a hard call! I like it both ways too! I ...That is a hard call! I like it both ways too! I would do the front door first and see if it looks completed to you then if you want to go further then go back and do the sidelights. I will be watching! I want to paint my door too, but it was done with and oilbased paint and I hate using Oilbased paints! Hate them w/a passion! So I would need to do a primer of kilz first before doing the door in a latex. Needless to say it's alot of work I'm not looking foward to it and am putting it off. I can't wait to see yours finished!The Decorative Dreamerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05279782113691828056noreply@blogger.com