#Thursday Doors — Revamp

Posted on October 8, 2015 by joey

Back at the Old Northside, where older homes are frequently restored or revamped, I came across this work in progress:

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When I first saw these doors, I thought, aha! these people have purchased beautiful new doors!
*whispers* I’m astounded by how many spectacular homes have front doors as dull as the one on my own run-of-the-mill house. Why would anyone take the time, spend the money, endure the headache of rehabbing a home and then just stick some sad, tiresome pre-fab door on it?

Anyway, upon closer inspection of this soon-to-be painted home, the doors appear to be old. Seems like the bottoms have seen better days, don’tcha think?

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Either way, I love them! Just look at that doorknob! I can’t wait to see what this old beauty looks like when she’s all made up!
*whispers again* I hope they paint that porch ceiling light blue, don’t you?

#ThursdayDoors is part of an inspired post series run by Norm Frampton. If you like interesting doors, visit his site and check out what people are sharing today.

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34 Responses to #Thursday Doors — Revamp

  1. Benson says:
    October 8, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    I really look forward to Thursdays now. Shows how exciting my life is. I am fascinated as much by the casement and jamb as I am at the door. Your doors are indeed great. I think the knob sells it.

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  2. Dan Antion says:
    October 8, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    These are beautiful. I certainly hope that they are planning to carefully rehab them. A little TLC and not a cover-up. Great choice for today.

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  3. shopgirlanonymous says:
    October 8, 2015 at 9:42 AM

    I’m really digging the way the “not so new” doors stand out against the aging faded house. 🙂 Really stirs and inspires the imagination, I can see how it drew you in as well!

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  4. narami says:
    October 8, 2015 at 10:35 AM

    What. A. Porch!!!!!! I want a porch.
    Light blue for the ceiling would be DREAMY!

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  5. Norm 2.0 says:
    October 8, 2015 at 11:55 AM

    Nice find – those are truly gorgeous. The knob & escutcheon are very nice but that glass!
    I just love it when folks are able to repurpose old architectural elements into their reno’s.

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  6. Sheila says:
    October 8, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    I love the contrast of the doors and the house. I wonder if the doors would still look as beautiful once the rest of the house is painted or if they wouldn’t be as noticeable. Loved your Life Enthusiast post so had to stop by to say hello!

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  7. Judy @ NewEnglandGardenAndThread says:
    October 8, 2015 at 12:47 PM

    Nice doors and can only imagine how handsome they’ll be when they get painted. The glass is gorgeous and speaks of another day and time. 🙂 Yes to the blue porch ceiling too.

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  8. sustainabilitea says:
    October 8, 2015 at 2:32 PM

    Although there are lots of beautiful doors near us, most of them are on very expensive homes. Most of us, although we might like a beautiful door, have other things on which to spend our money (college, for instance), and since we live in a rental home, I’m not giving them an expensive door. Maybe some day. I do love seeing older homes rehabbed. I bet this one will be a beauty.

    janet

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  9. Sammy D. says:
    October 8, 2015 at 3:37 PM

    Yes, light blue!

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  10. robertmgoldstein says:
    October 8, 2015 at 4:12 PM

    This is a lovely post. I especially like the whispering.

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  11. aprils7 says:
    October 8, 2015 at 5:23 PM

    “Haint blue”

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  12. joanfrankham says:
    October 8, 2015 at 5:46 PM

    One could make a ‘grand entrance’ through those doors!

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  13. reocochran says:
    October 8, 2015 at 8:31 PM

    Joey, honestly I would strip this double door and stain them. I would give it a matte finish varnish or finishing coat. I love ♡ this door, Joey!
    This was an amazing find! 🙂
    I think the light blue porch ceiling sounds perfect, by the way!

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  14. The Front Door Project says:
    October 9, 2015 at 5:29 PM

    Nothing like original doors! They just don’t “make ’em like they used to!” Also love light blue porch ceilings – “Haint Blue” as the Southerners say! Keeps those spirits away!

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  15. garym6059 says:
    October 12, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    I had the perfect picture for you in Door County, Wisconsin but traveling sixty miles an hour didn’t help the “quality” of the picture so I had to chuck it.

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