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Just painted my front door bright yellow and I hate it 😭

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RainbowLlamas · 02/07/2025 13:04

Help! I had a moment of madness and decided to paint my front door bright yellow. It was a steely blue/grey before which was fine but I wanted something cheerful. It looks bloody awful and 3 coats in and I can still see the blue through it.

Recently separated so wanted something cheerful and happy in my new house. I hate it! 😱

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Ohtobemycat · 02/07/2025 16:18

I love it. It would cheer me up walking past 😍

Lighteningstrikes · 02/07/2025 16:14

It’s really lovely.

But next time, always use an appropriate undercoat.

RedToothBrush · 02/07/2025 16:12

RainbowLlamas · 02/07/2025 14:38

Ahh now that would have made sense 🤣

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Yep white coat first and replace the silver fittings with gold and it will bring out the sunshine.

RedToothBrush · 02/07/2025 16:11

It looks nice.

RedToothBrush · 02/07/2025 16:11

RainbowLlamas · 02/07/2025 13:55

Not finished but this is what it looks like so far!

Its you.

You can see all the flaws that no one else can see. And certainly can't see from the street.

Crankyaboutfood · 02/07/2025 16:09

sorry i didn’t read everything first—it’s beautiful and so so cheery. you just need time to get used to it!

averythinline · 02/07/2025 16:09

I love it ....was gutted during lockdown when i couldn't get the yellow paint i wanted and ended painting ny door blue.. which although nicer than before is nowhere nearly as cheerful as yellow

Then needed a new door and went for red as dh didn't like the shade of yellow on offer...
Still smile every time i see a yellow door

Crankyaboutfood · 02/07/2025 16:07

RainbowLlamas · 02/07/2025 13:50

I’ve just done another coat and it’s improving a bit. I think with the blue underneath the yellow was turning a dirty colour which looked awful. Needs sooo many coats of paint to fully cover it!

i guess it’s too late, but maybe a primer would have helped

Newblackdress · 02/07/2025 16:06

I love it. You just need to get rid of any remaining blue and then get used to it. What could be more cheerful than a yellow front door?
However, I'd lose the wreath. The door is enough of a statement on its own and the colours don't go.

Whataretalkingabout · 02/07/2025 16:03

If you are finding it a bit bright , you could tone the yellow down by adding a bit of its complimentary colour, purple. But go slowly , add small quantities and it will need a few new coats. This would definitely hide the blue coming through.

Piknik · 02/07/2025 16:01

can you afford to change letterbox ans handle to gold? i think this will make all the difference.

Lovely yellow :)

TheDowagerLadyUrsula · 02/07/2025 15:59

I really like it. I'm saving for a new composite door and want buttercup yellow.

It is a very cool yellow. You might find that you prefer something a tiny bit more golden for the last coat, like F&B Babouche or Little Greene Mister David.

Trendyname · 02/07/2025 15:59

It looks good.

DancingNotDrowning · 02/07/2025 15:58

Whatever colour you decide on suggest you also paint the architrave - will tie it together more

Francestein · 02/07/2025 15:57

I bloody love it. I am fantasing about my dream cottage with either an emerald green door or a periwinkle one. Either way, I’m married to Mr Neutral Central, so will have to convince him he agreed to it years ago….

5foot5 · 02/07/2025 15:57

Oh @RainbowLlamas I LOVE your yellow front door. It looks ace

cocoonscriticupgrading · 02/07/2025 15:54

I love it! It's bright and cheery and welcoming.

Iwanttoliveonamountain · 02/07/2025 15:52

when you come home on a dull rainy day your door will be a joy.

Blobbitymacblob · 02/07/2025 15:51

I opened the thread thinking a yellow door would be awful, but I think it looks lovely. Tempted to do mine now.

RightOnTheEdge · 02/07/2025 15:51

I think it looks gorgeous OP! 😍
I love yours too @OnyourbarksGSG

Trethew · 02/07/2025 15:49

Love it!

Lonelycrab · 02/07/2025 15:48

Looks great to me OP

DeedlessIndeed · 02/07/2025 15:44

It is bright and a bit different. I don't hate it and think it could be even better with some yellow flowers to soften it as per PP.

If you hate it in a week you can always repaint it!

ParmaVioletTea · 02/07/2025 15:41

YABU. In my home town, yellow front doors indicate a house rented to students.

Thegirlwithnousername · 02/07/2025 15:40

I love it! I want to paint mine yellow..What paint did you use?

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