Hey hey!! Hope your Friday is off to a great start (which lets be honest, Fridays are ALWAYS off to a great start because Friday.) A few weeks ago I shared a little bit on inspiration for updating my outside entryway, and I’m back to show you the quick results!
The biggest struggle that I have with the exterior of our house is that is just sort of boring its this (a little bit awkward) shade of beige stucco that sometimes looks pink, sometimes looks brown, sometimes looks a little greenish. Like I said, weird. That, coupled with the rock color, leaves me staring blankly at it when it comes to bringing some color in. So I embraced it and went a little less loud.
The hardware that we had on the door I was not a super fan of. When our previous handle broke, Court ran to HD and in all his manly designer ways picked something that he thought I would love, bless his heart. I was out of town and remember walking up to the front door and thinking “oh why?!”
So when Kwikset sent me their new Downtown Low Profile Deadbolt and Halifax Lever I was ALL OVER IT. I’d actually been researching new hardware and wanted something that looked modern and sleek but all of the low profile deadbolts were $$$$ so I put it off.
Just for fun, guess how much the Downtown deadbolt is…$35.97! THIRTY FIVE DOLLARS!! And they will most likely have them in stock at your local Home Depot or Lowes so if you want to check them out in person you totally can!
SO MUCH BETTER!!
For the rest of the space I pulled in my favorite cacti, and a easy and cute rug from Target.
I hung a himmeli wreath on the door (you can get your own kit here, and the tutorial to DIY it here!)
I also ordered a wind chime from CB2 that was in my inspiration board but it looked sort of out of place with the stucco, so I took it down and I’m on the hunt for something less stark.
I swapped out the heinous doorbell…
For something with a little more style and personality. You can get your own here!
I also freshened up the wood on the door with a good cleaning and wipe down with Wipe On Poly.
From the inside, the Kwikset hardware is just as amazing (in case you were wondering what it looked like from that side!)
If you’ve got some ugly door hardware that mocks you every time you look at it, it might be the time to swap it out! Trust me when I say, you won’t find something more stylish for a better price than the Uptown/Downtown set. Seems like the perfect way to celebrate the weekend to me!
Massive thanks to Kwikset for teaming up with me on this post!
Looks awesome! I love the way you write.
Cheers
Ashley
http://www.reflektinteriors.com
What did you do. To the door where the bottom of the old handle was? I am afraid I would have to get a whole new door. Did you just fill and stain?
Thanks!
that was my thoughts too
PS love the new look 🙂
I want to know too!!
where did you get the doorbell cover plate thing? I have been wanting to change ours forever, but to something NOT a dragonfly, flower, or anything ornate!
b
There’s a link to the new cover just below the photo of the old door bell. Just clink on the “You can get your own here!” (goes to Rejuvenation)
Easy changes most people can make that help bump up the appeal of your front entrance. Looking good so far.
Since you didn’t have sources for everything in the inspiration, where did the orange house numbers come from?
Love quick updates! This turned out fabulous! https://www.lovesthefind.com/
A quick update of the entryway does go a long way in making anyone who enters the house feel welcomed and valued. Great job!
Painting Nepal
While I love the style of the new door handle, the orb color of the former handle went better with your front door. The other touches are great, and your porch is beautiful!