“It’s always difficult to keep Fridays confined within themselves…they tend to spill over.”
―Parag Tipnis
It’s FriYAY!!!!! 😀
Kevin and I are in full-on cleaning/packing/running errand mode, but I wanted to share a fun update about the Bungalow Barn today. It’s got a new coat, y’all…Benjamin Moore’s Caliente!
Excuse the temporary overhead power line, the still-not-fixed barn doors on the end of the barn (they were supposed to be X’ed, not filled with board & batten), and the extra brick that was delivered by mistake. And speaking of works in progress, one day we’ll add a small deck around the breakfast room/entry, too.
I’m so excited to see what it all looks like when our house is painted white! I used Photoshop to alter the photo above, just to see what it’s going to look like when we get home from Haiti:
Here’s a closer-up look at the breakfast room/entry:
I hadn’t really thought about what color the back door would be until I snapped that picture earlier this week. What do you think? Black? Blue?
(Added some more grass in there just for kicks, too!)
Another color? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
The light blue….for sure! Is the window trim light blue, as well?
I lean toward robin’s egg blue.
Love the red barn! As barns should be.
I’d lean towards a royal blue, so it is the same intensity of colour as the red. Safe travels to Haiti and home again with SweetP!
That’s what I thought, like the blue in our flag! But I like that softened black too, a charcoal black.
Agree! The robin’s egg blue doesn’t hold up to the red – needs an deeper blue. But I like the black too! It all looks soooo good! Can’t wait to see a family photo soon!
I’m loving the red! I like the blue door but if all your window trims are blue then maybe something else? Green?
Blue
I love the black. It really stands out against the red.
Best wishes, safe travels and joyful reunions for your trip to pick up Sweet P.
The light blue looks perfect!
Black would be my choice! But maybe because my house is a similar red, with White trim and a black door I am a bit biased!
I love the blue. So welcoming. The black seems to disappear for me. What a cheerful red barn!
Feeling you’re excitement. Times you’ll never forget! Hard to believe we’re here 🙂
My choice would be black, or navy or charcoal. I think you need a strong deep color to balance the strong red.
Wow! I love the red paint, it’s a great very earthy red color! Door color, first thought was black/ classic look with red and white. Then a warm golden yellow ( sunflower?) might work too!
Things on every front are really falling into place, all at once aren’t they? THEY ARE ALL GOOD THINGS! So happy for all of you!
A golden yellow was my thought, too:)
To me black as well; it’s popping out nicely 🙂 Btw, love the red colour barn! x
I think a dark color – like a really dark charcoal gray or black stands up and balances well with red. Light blue doesn’t look strong enough next to the red.
The red is gorgeous! Things are coming right along. The blue is my favorite door. the black felt too dark and the glass panes disappeared.
Blue! (I’m not even a blue girl). (Black may get hot–not why I picked blue–but just a thought).
Layla, I am so happy for you all. So many amazing, happy things going on. Your heads must be spinning! Can’t wait for everything to unfold!??
Where is that door from? Do you have a link? I’m looking for a door just like that!
The LIGHT BLUE! Oh my gosh . . .can we just pause for a minute about the RED! Oh myyyy . . . GORGEOUS! Just perfect . . . . So excited for you guys for the next few days ahead! XOXOX
Beautiful! I am thinking a soft charcoal grey for the door with red geraniums on the someday deck 🙂 …or a steel blue gray similar (but a shade or two darker) than the roof.
Why not carry through with the same red as the barn? Red doors say welcome and the white will allow it to stand out at the same time.
Initially, i really liked the black door, but if you will be painting the window trim the same color, I’d go with something lighter. Perhaps a gray or dusty blue?
Also,I’ve been reading your blog for years, but never commented. I just wanted to say how happy I am for you and Kevin to be bringing home your little one! Wishing all of you safe travels, peace in your hearts, and blessings!
The blue seems more you! Love it!
The light blue for sure!
Gray seems perfect to me, but would have to see using your mad photoshop skills that I do NOT possess! Safe travels!
My vote is black! The red barn is perfect!! LOVE it! Happy travels to get your boy. I read and follow often but rarely post!! Best of luck, safe travels and bask in your new love!
Tammi
Blue door seems to say, “Hey! Glad you’re here. Come on in.”
Congratulations on getting your son. God bless.
Loving the red on the barn but as for the door – I like the darker one. Happy travels!
The blue or a light charcoal gray. Love the caliente. One of my favorite colors!
Definitely the blue!
not blue, that to me would be like having the flag as house colors even if the door would be a light blue. I like the black and add a flag somewhere.
Ohhh the blue !!!!!!! #forsure
Feeling all your joy???
I love the contrast between the black, red and white. The blue is too beachy. Too much to paint the breakfast room red and leave the white door? Then you could paint your house white with black trim and a red front door. Nothing says “welcome” more than a red door.
Blue door for sure! It’s looking great!
What sweet door. The blue vrs black, really brings out its best characteristics, in my opinion.
And your red barn is smashing! Thanks be to God for all your recent blessings and prayers for safe journeys in the days to come. ?
I love the lighter blue! And agree with previous posts, that if your window trim is blue, then the door wouldn’t stand out like it could. I love the dark color, too, but it fades into the shadows and then you can’t see the detail on the window panes.
Safe travels to Haiti!!! I am so excited for y’all!
Oh, the window trim isn’t blue. It’s white. 🙂
Thank you for the travel wishes, Lindsay! I’ve never been so excited to fly!!!
What about an apple green color for the door? The red is stunning, thank you for sharing the progress with us! And so exciting that Sweet P is almost home as well!
Have you thought about yellow? Just my thought on a different color!
SO, SO, SO excited about the arrival of your son who will finally be home! Praying for you all!
Blue
I prefer the blue, it ties in with the roof very well. And, hey if you don’t like it, rep ain’t it.
The light blue. Same color as my door!! Although my barn is grey it looks good with the red
I would paint the door navy or if you don’t want a blue tone…gray. Here is an example of Navy and an example of gray.:
http://i2.wp.com/www.kylieminteriors.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/the-best-blue-for-a-front-door-and-more.jpg
http://keepingitcozy.blogspot.com/2015/10/the-new-front-door.html
I think a grey that matches the roof would look nice.
I think a nice bright blue…something to tie in with that blue bonnets barn quilt you were considering doing. 😉
I NEVER tire of red with a shade of turquoise/Aqua/blue. Give it a try….after all…its just paint!
Wonder what a navy blue would look like on the door?
At first, I thought the black was a navy blue and I lost my mind (in a good way). So, I’ll be difficult and vote for a color that isn’t even a choice here. I VOTE FOR NAVY BLUE!!
Love the robin’s egg blue!
Blue looks great, not the black.
Definitely blue!!!!
The robin’s egg blue is my favorite! Perhaps even a slate blue, more like the roof??
So excited for you and Kevin!! You will truly be bringing Steevenson home to a ‘new’ home!! ♥ I just love thinking about the coming days, Layla! It’s a perfect reminder to focus on all of the GOODNESS in the world! Oh, the hugs and kisses… just around the corner!! Heartfelt thanks for sharing with all of us! ♡
Blue!!