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Reviving our Exterior Front Entrance

By Sabrina @pinklilnotebook · On July 13, 2017

It’s time to add some excitement to the front entrance!  You may recall from our exterior plans that we were debating on whether or not to build a covered porch or just update what we currently have.

Well, after drafting and reviewing the plans for a covered porch, we decided to rule out this idea for now. It’s an ambitious task and with a busy summer schedule, we didn’t want to push it and potentially exhaust ourselves trying to get it done.

For now, we will be updating our existing entrance, which consists of reviving the surrounding wood molding and updating the front door with a few DIY’s.

The molding around the front door is still in good shape, minus the rotted plinth blocks at the bottom. The plan is to replace the damaged areas and update the pediment style (the triangular piece at the top) for a more up-to-date linear look.

We originally thought the pediment was two separate pieces, which could easily be taken down. Once we started to remove it, everything above the door was in fact one piece of wood.

We went back and forth about removing the whole thing but in the end, the hubby just used a reciprocating saw to cut directly across the wood (without touching the brick) to dismantle the piece. I wanted to keep that beautiful trim work on the header!

To replace the triangular pediment, we created a new rectangular piece using 1/2″ plywood and decorated it with various trim.

The old plinth blocks were cut out completely and replaced by three pieces of stacked 1″x 8″ wood and finished off with shoe molding. Don’t mind the black stuff, it’s just coloured wood filler.  Since we were priming and painting the trim white, I knew it wouldn’t show through.

We used the same PARA Paint and primer from our garage door frame and added these house numbers for a decorative touch.

Unfortunately, we didn’t have time to finish the front door but ignore the mismatching door for one second and visualize a white frame with mirrored sidelites and a black front door.

Can you see it?!

It’s going to be one heck of a transformation once I’m done with it.

We also updated our light fixtures by the front and along side our GARAGA garage doors. Keeping in line with the transitional style, I’m so excited about these outdoor wall lanterns I found from Wayfair. These heavy duty 20.5″ x 7″ exterior lights make such a profound statement. The clear glass and chandelier lights look amazing at night.

I know you guys are probably waiting to see this exterior makeover already. I’m even anxious to just get it done!! I promise the end is near!

Till next week 🙂

*Click through these links to see more about our exterior makeover: Updating our Curb Appeal, How to Repair your Crumbling Concrete Wall, Our new Garage Doors, Fixing a Walkway with Sinking Stones, Exterior Update, How to Renew your dated Driveway & Curbs, Five Ways to Upgrade your Front Door, Exterior Makeover: Before & After.

 

Disclosure: Thank you to Wayfair Canada for providing our exterior with some awesome light fixtures. All views, opinion and of course, creativity are truly my own.  

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Sabrina

Sabrina is the design enthusiast behind the blog, Pink Little Notebook, where she explores her creativity through home décor, thrift store finds, DIY projects and her ever growing love to paint everything in sight! She is indeed a storyteller of style and has an extensive mixture of artistic skills and abilities which include everything from make-up art, graphic designing, painting, drawing, and even self-taught photography, just to name a few. Through her blog Sabrina combines everything she has learned over the years and hopes to inspire others along the way!

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8 Comments

  • Jessica says: July 13, 2017 at 11:26 am

    We just put in a new front door at our house and it totally transformed the entire look!
    xo Jessica
    http://www.whatsfordinneresq.com

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  • Holly says: July 13, 2017 at 12:13 pm

    Such a great transformation! It makes a big difference 🙂

    http://hollyhabeck.com

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  • Sophie says: July 13, 2017 at 2:02 pm

    Looking really good, what a transformation so far!

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  • Jenny says: July 13, 2017 at 6:35 pm

    This looks great! Great transformation!

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  • Desiree says: July 14, 2017 at 12:00 am

    That a difference that made! It looks beautiful, great transformation!

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  • Jill Conyers says: July 14, 2017 at 7:08 pm

    We’re meeting with a contractor tomorrow to do some exterior work. I’m looking forward to making a few changes.

    Reply
  • Rose Arroyo says: July 16, 2017 at 12:30 am

    Its looking so good.

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  • Jan says: September 4, 2017 at 9:52 am

    Love your front door update!

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