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Thursday, 30 June 2011

Orange door

We've finally chosen a shade of orange to paint our back door.

Orange door
It's Dulux Bright Delight. I picked up a sample pot the other day and I'm confident that this is the colour.

Dulux Bright Delight orange

The door will need a couple of coats of this colour in an exterior gloss.

Orange is either a "love it or leave it" colour. We clearly love it  - a cheeky burst of colour on the mainly white exterior.


But we are just keeping it to the one door at this stage.

33 comments:

  1. Unknown30 June 2011 at 21:42

    LOVE orange...it'll look fabulous!..T

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  2. The Moerks30 June 2011 at 21:46

    Fabulouso!
    Indeed a very cheeky shade of orange.

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  3. kp30 June 2011 at 21:47

    great choice, I agree the orange looks great.

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  4. Natasha in Oz30 June 2011 at 21:56

    That is a great colour...exactly the shade I thought you would choose! Good choice, Anita.

    Take care and happy painting!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha.
    xo

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  5. A Farmer's Wife30 June 2011 at 22:14

    I love just a little bit of strong colour. That door will be fantastic.

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  6. The Stucco Bungalow30 June 2011 at 22:16

    FANTASTIC color - can't wait to see it against all of that lovely white!

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  7. Sydney Steenland30 June 2011 at 22:23

    Aah, nice choice! <3
    Sarah

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  8. Tanya from Dans le Lakehouse30 June 2011 at 23:27

    The orange looks PERFECT. I am such a fan or orange, though. I am biased. But I think it looks great with the rest of your home - it suits.

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  9. Mise1 July 2011 at 00:07

    I like it a lot, and it'll be perfect with your bright white. Maybe you could incorporate a few vivid light blue cushions for even more zing?

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  10. jules @ The Diversion Project1 July 2011 at 00:42

    loving it, seems a perfect choice. great shade. xx

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  11. Deb1 July 2011 at 06:01

    I love it and I'm not even an orange person. My hubby is now painting but he's keeping his shirt on. ;)

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  12. Ange @ A Cream Cottage1 July 2011 at 09:19

    How fun!!! I love it. It's a really nice shade of orange and I think this makes all the difference. Ange

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  13. Anonymous1 July 2011 at 09:42

    I've been following your for a while now but have never posted. I'm doing up a Queenslander for myself at the moment as well, and I actually do design work with Garth Chapman Queenslanders who build traditional homes. And, funnily enough, I just did a post about colourful front doors! Love that shade of orange you've picked, gorgeous cheerful colour!

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  14. zigsma1 July 2011 at 09:48

    LOVE IT!! Can't wait to see the result.

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  15. petals and vintage1 July 2011 at 09:59

    Fantastic Anita. Will look amazing on your home.
    Pam x

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  16. Naturally Carol1 July 2011 at 10:18

    I do like it! Very vibrant!

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  17. east of hudson1 July 2011 at 11:15

    Orange is one my favourite colours - what a fabulous choice for your door xx

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  18. Makeminemidcentury1 July 2011 at 11:24

    Brilliant decision. I love bright, glossy doors.

    You won't be able to stop at one!

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  19. EL at home...1 July 2011 at 12:18

    Another orange fan here too.. Great idea for a front door (which I don't think I've seen before)!!

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  20. the old boathouse1 July 2011 at 12:56

    Yey, you went with orange. Will look fab with the brown trims, xx Katherine

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  21. Kellie Collis1 July 2011 at 14:53

    Orange looks great! It's a wonderful surprise going to your backdoor. Enjoy the lovely weekend, Kellie xx

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  22. Jennifer, Decorum1 July 2011 at 16:23

    The colour pshychology behind orange is that it is a friendly and energising. Perfect for your front door. The shade is great too.

    Jennifer xx

    BTW I reckon you should nominate Jason and Mr Rooney as one package.

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  23. E.A.P1 July 2011 at 17:09

    GREAT colour. Love it!

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  24. Jo Walker1 July 2011 at 18:02

    Think I'll steal that colour for my front door :P

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  25. Bungalowgirl1 July 2011 at 20:24

    LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT! That is the perfect shade of orange and looks brilliant with your green chairs. melx

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  26. Mr Rooney1 July 2011 at 20:53

    I'm thinking of getting a shirt in that colour.

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  27. chairsmith1 July 2011 at 21:34

    Funny - we have the decorator coming this Monday to paint our front door and we've yet to decide on colour. Guess what? We're feeling inspired!

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  28. Raine and Sage2 July 2011 at 08:13

    Diggety dog your house is cool. I can see it in a magazine spread in all it's glory, with blurry people. You know the type?!

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  29. Melbourne Girl2 July 2011 at 10:14

    Colour's a funny thing. I love orange, MONT hates it, so much that whenever I pull out the orange shoes I have he grimmaces.
    Doesn't stop me wearing them though.
    The door will be wonderful in that shade. It's not everyone's taste, but not everyone likes my choices either. That's what's so good about decorating. You do exactly what you want when you want.
    Lesley

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  30. Jenny2 July 2011 at 21:00

    Nice! ;-)

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  31. Tracey2 July 2011 at 22:40

    The orange is fantastic, especially against bright white (I'm definitely more of a lover than a leaver). ;)

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  32. Le 4 July 2011 at 20:17

    this is going to look FABBO !!! le xox

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  33. StruthMc5 July 2011 at 20:25

    Orange looks great and look forward to catching up when we return from the old sod.x

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