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Crowdsourcing and a Front Porch Update

By Dana Tucker 31 Comments

Last week I shared with you the before and after photos of our freshly painted exterior. Painted Brick- Bella Tucker Decorative FinishesWe are still relishing in the newness of living in a house that you can actually see from the road. It still surprises me when I drive up and makes me grin like a goofball when I turn into the driveway. The brick is not the only thing that received a makeover. We also just finished a front porch update.front porch update- Bella Tucker Decorative Finishes

I knew I wanted something bold for the front door. I narrowed it down to two choice from Modern Masters new Front Door Paint. They have an APP for iPhone and Android that lets you try out the new front door color before you commit. I opted to make it a crowdsourced decision by taking it to a vote on Facebook and Instagram. (If you aren’t following us on social media this is the kind of epic stuff you are missing.) Fortunate, a bold lime green color was the winner.Modern Masters Front Door Paint APP

Why Modern Masters Front Door Paint you might ask? Well for one thing, Modern Masters has a history of putting out gorgeous paint. We have used their metallics and reactive paints on lots of projects with awesome results. The Front Door Paint covers in two coats, Dries Quickly to a Satin finish and NEVER fades. Never fades? SOLD!!!

Here is our front porch before the update.

front porch before painting
Our sad little porch before the update

And after the update.

Front Porch Update- Bella Tucker Decorative FinishesFront Door Paint- Fortunate by Bella Tucker Decorative Finishes

We also decided to update the lighting, the house numbers and the door knob. Door knob- Bella Tucker Decorative FinishesThat doorknob! And all its reflective chromeness. I die.

So then I thought we were done. I even had professional photos taken. But Brooks had another idea. He wanted to stencil the front porch. front porch stencil Bella Tucker Decorative FinishesWe had this amazing stencil from Royal Design Studios blown up to an 18″ repeat. He painted the floor with Sherwin Williams porch and floor paint. The base color is 7045 Intellectual Gray and the stencil color is 7028 Incredible White.

And then it didn’t feel quite finished. I texted my friend Brandy a photo and she replied back immediately, “You need an amazing vintage elephant stool between the two chairs.” And so I did. Stenciled porch and vintage elephant stool by Bella Tucker Decorative FinishesAnd then it was finished.

And then I scheduled another photo shoot with the amazing Geinger Hill.

stenciled porch by Bella Tucker Decorative Finishes porch right wm

I think we are on to something here. Even Brian Patrick Flynn liked my photo on Instagram. He is my current design hero.

If you would like to talk to us about stencil painting, cabinet painting, or home beautifying please fill out the form below. We’d love to hear from you.

Modern Masters Front Door Paint  is sold in selected Lowe’s and Ace Hardwares. Also available via Amazon.com and Modern Masters Online. Search for the retailer closest to you here on this Pinterest Map. Modern Masters sent me a pint of paint to try out but the opinions expressed in this post are my own.

Paint: House Paint is Delicate White by Porter, Door is Front Door Paint by Modern Masters in Fortunate, Floor paint is Sherwin Williams Porch and floor paint in 7045 Intellectual Gray and the stencil color is 7028 Incredible White.

All the beautiful photos are by Geinger Hill. All the iphone photos are from yours truly.

Accessories: Light, Door Knob, House #’s, Stencil (ours was custom ordered at 18″ repeat)

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Filed Under: Decorative Painting, Painted Floors, Stencil Painting

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  1. Betty says

    August 21, 2014 at 7:39 pm

    Looks good, but I would have left the glass doors.

  2. Vickie says

    August 22, 2014 at 6:31 am

    What a makeover. Did you agonize over painting the brick or not? It turned out beautifully and I love the color choice of the front door. No wonder you smile when you pull in the drive-way. I’m going to download that app…and check with out HOA about color choices that are allowed. Thanks for a great blog!

  3. Dana Tucker says

    August 22, 2014 at 6:57 am

    Thank so much for the sweet comment!!

  4. Pamela says

    September 10, 2014 at 6:06 am

    Love your front porch! The stencil adds so much life to it and the light fixture really completes the entire space. And did I mention I love the green door!:)

  5. Dana Tucker says

    September 10, 2014 at 6:27 am

    Thanks so much Pamela!! Thanks for stopping by 🙂

  6. kim- Today's Creative Blog says

    September 10, 2014 at 6:38 am

    Oh my gosh! That is just perfect! I love the door color and the stenciling! Amazing!

  7. Dana Tucker says

    September 10, 2014 at 7:05 am

    Thanks so much Kim!!!xoxox

  8. Dana Tucker says

    September 10, 2014 at 7:24 am

    thanks so much!!! xoxox

  9. Abby @ Just a Girl and Her Blog says

    September 10, 2014 at 10:52 am

    Ooh I absolutely love that stenciled floor! Beautiful job! Pinning!

    ~Abby =)

  10. Funky Junk Interiors says

    September 10, 2014 at 10:57 am

    Oh my goodness… what a stunning transformation! That floor is over the top gorgeous! Everything is…

  11. creativecaincabin says

    September 10, 2014 at 2:42 pm

    OMG I am amazed what paint can do. What a huge difference. Great makeover for sure.

  12. Dana Tucker says

    September 11, 2014 at 7:14 am

    Thanks so much for stopping by and leaving a comment 🙂

  13. Dana Tucker says

    September 11, 2014 at 7:14 am

    Donna!!!! Thanks so much for the compliment. That means so much coming from you!!!!xoxoxoxox

  14. Dana Tucker says

    September 11, 2014 at 7:15 am

    Thanks sooooooooo much!!! 🙂

  15. Queen of Everything says

    September 22, 2014 at 6:48 am

    I love every single thing about that porch and those doors. LOVE.

  16. Dana Tucker says

    September 22, 2014 at 6:53 am

    Thanks so much!!! xoxo

  17. Victoria says

    September 26, 2017 at 10:02 am

    Would you mind sharing how you blew up the stencil? I am wanting this exact same size for our patio, but was wondering if you requested Royal Design Studio to do this for you or if you did it a different way? Thank you so much in advance! Everything looks so great!!

  18. Dana Tucker says

    September 26, 2017 at 10:30 am

    Thanks so much for your comment. Yes, we had Royal Design Studio create the larger size stencil for us. Good luck with your project!

  19. Amy says

    January 11, 2020 at 6:41 am

    I’m curious, how often would you need to repaint the cement?

    Also wonder if it is slippery if it gets wet from rain or show?

  20. Dana Tucker says

    January 11, 2020 at 6:59 am

    The porch is textured, so it isn’t slippery. We do have to repaint every 2-3 years. 🙂

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    September 4, 2014 at 11:42 am

    […] had recently saw the Front Door Paint on my friend Dana’s blog .  She went gutsy, gutsy, gutsy with the color “Fortunate” and I couldn’t love it […]

  2. 7 Inspiring Front Door Paint Projects | Modern Masters Cafe Blog says:
    September 19, 2014 at 7:46 am

    […] Finishes know a thing or two about the best products to use and so when it came time to do a front porch makeover, they chose the durability of Front Door Paint. The gorgeous color? […]

  3. Front Door Paint on This Old House | Modern Masters Cafe Blog says:
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  4. This Old House Magazine Feature - Bella Tucker Decorative Finishes says:
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    September 14, 2017 at 8:01 pm

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