The Chinoiserie Front Door - The Winner

Thanks to everyone who weighed in on the front door color through comments and emails. High gloss black was the clear favorite, with coral coming in a very strong second. Everyone really seemed to love the look of of the high gloss paint - Hollandlac Brilliant and I suspect lots of beautiful glossy front doors will be popping up.

What you may not know is that this paint can be used indoors as well - on walls, trim, cabinets, and furniture. All these pictures feature this paint. You get that incredible lacquer look without the up to ten coats that is generally needed.

 Love a beautiful red front door? My absolute favorite red for the front door is their Tulip Red. I have started my posts on Chinoiserie holiday decorating with my new Houzz Ideabook and now this is tip number 2. Paint your front door in Hollandlac Brilliant Tulip Red (for a lacquered Chinese red door) for the best red door in the neighborhood for Christmas and every day of the year.

Tulip Red

The Chinoiserie Front Door - Glossy Black?

My house currently has black shutters and doors. I am having the house repainted this spring and have started playing around with ideas on any changes. Choice number one for my new front door color was coral. Here is the post.

Another idea I have in mind is to stay with the black but use an ultra high gloss paint. I love Hollandlac Brilliant for front doors. This marine grade paint is so glossy it is reflective like a mirror. It comes in a zillion colors, but in black it would look like black patent leather! My favorite colors are in their Classic Euoropean Collection - if you have been to Europe and marveled at their gorgeous shiny doors, you know what I am referring to. Check out Tulip Red, Coach Green, and Navy Blue - such classics! If you are looking to repaint your front door, check out this paint. It will be the best $ you've ever spent on your home.

Here is my inspiration board for the front door painted in high gloss black with Chinoiserie touches in the top photo. Very formal and elegant. Extra credit for leaving a comment identifying the first door sans Chinoiserie. Update - Great job Brandon!

Glossy black on the inside of the front door is a hot trend - I just did this in my home and it looks fabulous!