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Premium XL Tight Spots 2" Short Angled Brush, Dunn Edwards in Blackjack

I decided I wanted a black front door years ago. However, living in an apartment didn't give me the option of going dark. When we bought our first home this last summer, I knew painting the door had to be one of the first projects I completed. Initially, I wanted the deepest black I could find. Then, I decided I wanted a softer black that was still murky & still moody, but not so harsh or to the point. & now, I'm craving a true black again [insert eye roll]. In pictures, the door appears black-- but it person, it reads more of a blue based charcoal. It could be that the artwork is pulling out the blue undertones in the door, but those pieces were painted by my oldest & dearest friend & I love them in the entry way. Eventually, I think this door will be repainted but for right now, I'm keeping it as is. 

A Bare Start

White Houses in Greek Painting, Mission Painting, Blooming Cactus Painting, White Lady Painting

Moving from an apartment into a house will always leave you with bare walls and little furniture. And while I love a good bare wall, I also like layering in a space to make it feel lived in. The first room I decided to hang art was our living room. 

When purchasing art, I decided to find pieces that related to one another with color. Three of the four subjects in the paintings are primarily white, and three of the four paintings have cool tones tying them together. Going with cool tones and bright whites kept the walls feeling light.