House Refresh - Painting Everything Black | Stair Rails, Doors + Quarter Round

[@frankwright9641]

I love it when a woman take time and do a beautiful job in her house. You did a wonderful job.

[@JAG1762]

The black on the trim around the door is uh-mazing!!

[@cyndilouwhoxo5800]

I love the black. It always amazes me what a little paint can do to a room.

[@MeganBell]

Transformative! 💛

[@tanyaanderson8128]

@@MeganBell since you took the railing off the wall what did you set it on to dry? I have carpet so I can't put it on the ground.

[@Ginger_Curls]

Did you paint all of the doors? What about the inside of the doors like to a hallway closet of pantry. Would you paint the inside too?

[@brendagraham2653]

Awesome job!!! It looks great. If you walk into your house and it makes you happy, you did the right thing. I did this in my house about 2 years ago and it still makes me happy. I get loads of compliments on it too. Keep up the good work.

[@MeganBell]

Great perspective! Thank you Brenda

[@tanitrarobinson7477]

My exterior door is black, I LOVE it and it makes my house look and feel elegant!

[@JP-ty6by]

This looks really “rich” and amazing. I luv it.

[@melaniebradley8906]

LOVE the black! I can't wait to show this to the hubby! I've wanted to do ours for months and he said REALLY... you sure! Thanks for sharing! Have a sweet day!

[@MeganBell]

Melanie, DO IT! 💛

[@PattymacMakes]

It looks so good Megan!! I never thought I would like a door painted black, but it looks GREAT!!!

[@MeganBell]

Thank you, Patty!

[@Speakupok]

It looks fancy🤗

[@PattymacMakes]

@@Speakupok Doesn't it? Megan is so talented at transforming ordinary things into something really special

[@4reelfishkeeper398]

The black looks awesome!!!

[@lindaboo3220]

Wow! Everything turned out so nice. The door and rails really pop and the fresh coat of white paint freshened everything up.

[@MeganBell]

Thank you Linda 💛

[@debbiejohnson2789]

It sure looks fresh & sharp! Great job! You are not afraid of removing things, making them better & putting them back.

[@MeganBell]

Thank you Debbie! I feel comfortable with most things as long as I don't hit any pipes 😂 Thats my biggest fear!

[@evelynj.amponsah8417]

The Black ADDS that interesting FACTOR. GREAT JOB.

[@dianafeldman2826]

Thank you for sharing your project. What a treasure you must be to your husband! Also, thanks for your honesty about the time and steps it requires. I always worked outside the home and was discouraged from painting, so DIY is new to me. I liked how you repaired the newel post. Thumbs Up!

[@MeganBell]

Diana thank you for saying so! He appreciates all the hard work I do here while he is working hard out in the world 💛

[@karenbanks4946]

For years I had been contemplating doing my interior doors black ( two days ago, I finally did it) and I LOVE IT!! Thanks for sharing, you did an Amazing job!!

[@MeganBell]

Awesome! Thank you so much!

[@thegirlwithdustonherface]

I just painted my front door too about 3 weeks ago. It was teal and now it’s a dark coca bean brown! It’s lovely! Makes my house look so inviting!

[@MeganBell]

Doesn't it? ❤️

[@icedchai1]

Erin K What brand and color? Sounds like a cool color!

[@thegirlwithdustonherface]

Gracie Gomez I got the paint chip at Walmart called coffee bean but I had it mixed at Ace in the Clark and Kenningson brand- semi gloss exterior enamel (paint and primer in one) This paint is thick like pudding and went on like a dream!

[@icedchai1]

Erin K Thank you for letting me know the color and the tip on getting get a better quality paint at Ace.

[@thegirlwithdustonherface]

Gracie Gomez you are most welcome

[@Fanouvvi]

A job well done!! I always loved inside painted doors. It’s adds sophistication to your decor

[@yesabenson]

I love the black and painting the quarter round white makes your base boards look deeper! Great job!

[@mandiekins316]

Looks amazing!! Love the style of it. TIP: most primers are actually tintable, so when using black or a dark color, have your local paint store tint it a dark gray or close the color you’re using!

[@MeganBell]

Wonderful to know Amanda! 💛

[@jv-ep2tc]

i am about to spray paint an old wood birdcage red for Christmas. I'll put in a large box as you show, great idea.

[@MeganBell]

I have mine on a little loft shelf in my stairwell and keep candles in it. I have tried it in so many places but this seems to work. I love the idea of a red birdcage for Christmas! Sounds like a gorgeous plan.

[@majackson6478]

What a contrast. Deep and rich comes to mind.

[@healthandwellnessnc]

Looks fantastic! I kept looking for someone who was actually painting black and not staining. Thanks much!

[@geminai75]

Looks great! Giving me courage to repaint all the trim in the house now

[@MeganBell]

There you go 🙌🏻

[@Cocobrown4u]

Liking the black doors. Whole project looks good.

[@sharon21382]

*I would paint the spindles black too. That would be stunning!*

[@MeganBell]

This is something I consider on the daily! 💛

[@arenat9705]

Doing the same! Painting my entire stair case black

[@nf9784]

I too am a fan of ebony accents. Your home looks so chic now. Lovely job. Thanks for sharing!

[@MeganBell]

Thank you! I appreciate that.

[@LoJonesosms]

This is so beautiful and elegant!! I love it. I came here for inspiration because I'm painting my stairs tomorrow. Now, I know what I'll be doing.Thank you!

[@MeganBell]

That’s awesome! Good luck tomorrow 💛

[@katehepburn9544]

It's amazing how small changes can make such a big and positive diffidence.

[@CPR4THEBODYlivingaenrichedlife]

I love the refresh look! I too am doing some refreshing around my home. It can be time-consuming, but the outcome is soooo refreshing! I LOVE THE BLACK! I'm changing my grout in my kitchen black! Its been pure white, but im over trying to keep it that way!

[@MeganBell]

Black and white is just a classic look 👌🏻 thank you!

[@CPR4THEBODYlivingaenrichedlife]

@@MeganBell Absolutely...It catches the eye and appeals to many...Msny are just not nold enough to implement it in decor.

[@LlamaMama60]

Oh my gosh so beautiful... I was thinking of painting my doors Black as my accent color ,my walls are all white and my furniture is gray leather and gray subway tile in kitchen I thought black would be a classic look. Thank you for sharing you gave me courage to get it done

[@melissastickford5520]

Hi! This is the first time I've seen your channel... I've been doing the same exact project in my home for the last few weeks... Black doors, stair railing, headers, etc. The hardest part is deciding where to start and stop... So happy to see someone else made the same decisions I have by leaving baseboards alone. Your home is beautiful! I love the baby gate at top of stairs, you made it look very regal. Black and white are just classics. I've got to subscribe to your channel now... Great job!

[@MeganBell]

Thank you Melissa! I went back and forth so many times about the spindles and baseboards on the stairs but I figured I could always paint them if I decide to.

[@melissastickford5520]

@@MeganBell OMG! Thanks for the reply, Megan! You made my day. What you've done is timeless and speaks of your classy taste... You're so right, its just paint. That's what I keep telling myself anyway... I will tell you, I've done a crisp white wall with a black ceiling in a guest bathroom... Oh, girl, so many compliments! If you keep the black-white theme going, you have to try it. I promise you'll love it...

[@rhondaholloway7594]

Megan you did a beautiful job I love the black paint on the stairs

[@MeganBell]

Thank you Rhonda! 💛

[@shannonphillips1]

Your painting is very professional, you have good steady hands... I was thinking of doing it myself , to sa ve money . But it takes a lot of time, you said it took two weeks huh. It was worth it though, great job. Benjamin Moore paint you said. Ty amazing tips . Great narrations too.

[@cliffordl.2943]

It looks great. Such a good solution to those boring wood railings that you see everywhere.

[@klomax7089]

Nice! It’s amazing what a little paint will do for your home 😉

[@subi1677]

I love it! I'm planning in painting all my doors black and now I'm contemplating my stair railing 😊

[@cathyzubak2284]

As a long time lover of painting things black this is just a time saving tip for you. If your painting over a stained surface there is no need to prime just clean and lightly sand. Happy painting!

[@BennieGallardo]

I’m painting the ceiling in the entry to our stairway black tonite! So excited!!

[@maurapond2543]

This has not been my experience, though I'm sure that's sometimes true? When in doubt, prime! I am dealing with peeling paint on all the wood trim on my stairs from a previous owner. Def worth the time because if you end up having to strip things later it's not fun. :(

[@DENDEN7482]

if it has poly on it light sand it and prime it paint does not want to stick to a slick surface my go to for painting things that paint doesn’t want to bond to/ slick surfaces is stix very good product

[@denisethrondsen3399]

Turned out fabulous! Looks crisp and fresh and more updated! TFS!🌺

[@MeganBell]

Thank you Denise! I love the use of the word "crisp" to describe it!

[@ivonneyamamoto6266]

Love the black, very classic! Great video

[@jaynebrown693]

I am so glad your video came up through my feed... this is just what I want to do...but wasn’t sure. I am now...LOVE THE CLASSIC, CRISP COLOR of the white with black doors and trim! BEAUTIFUL 👍❤️👍❤️

[@MeganBell]

I’m so glad Jayne 💛

[@REEstylesIT]

Everything looks great! I too, am in the process of painting our house. It’s been quite a tedious process because painting takes time 😩 but we are getting there. I love the black doors and the newly painted quarter rounds being white.

[@MeganBell]

Thank you!! I'm loving it too. My goodness, what a difference just that itsy bitsy quarter round made!

[@shelleygreyrealtor]

Same, really pretty....but not really a fun process, lol

[@lorenraquel1]

I just painted my door black but hesitated painting the trim black but yours turned out amazing I might end up doing it

[@MeganBell]

Yes do it! You can always paint it back if you change your mind

[@F-J.]

It only looks good if you do both otherwise doors look small.

[@MyStyleMyHome]

Great idea spray painting the hardware definitely ties it all in. You did a great job and paint does bring a newer feel to a space. I have my own projects I'm working on as well.

[@MeganBell]

Thank you! 💛

[@michdblim1651]

I LOVE your shoe sign at the front door. My biggest peeve is shoes in the house with crawling babies.

[@MeganBell]

Yes! Now if only everyone would take note of it 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@stringscissors]

New subbie here for Australia. I love what you have done. All my 3 external doors are painted black, I have also added black security screen doors, all my internal doors are painted what my husband calls battleship grey. The walls are very pale grey and the handrail and top of the pony wall on the stairs are black, everyone said it would look horrible but they all love it. I wish I could paint my stairs white with black risers but my husband won’t let me do it. I suggest yours would so fabulous with black stair risers. Can’t wait to watch your other videos. Cheers.

[@MrsWare-tv1ze]

I am remodeling my house and really had no idea what I wanted to do with my stairway!!!!!! I am amazed how it looks and love the idea!

[@MeganBell]

Thank you! A little paint can make a big change!

[@Parpl22]

3:28 Looks great!

[@staceyboling8147]

I love this. I started 2 years ago to paint my baseboards white but i wanted to paint my doors black . So I just stopped because I thought I should go all the way one way or another, I couldnt decide...BUT yours looks really good and very classy and modern! You should be very happy because it looks fantastic, and NOW,...I CAN FINISH knowing mine will look classy and modern too!!

[@MeganBell]

I love that, Stacey! I get where you were coming from. I think very black and white when it comes to things and if they touch (like the baseboards and the trim,) shouldn't they be the same color? But I spent a lot of time on Pinterest looking at pictures and decided to try it. Then the other night I saw some pictures where the door, trim, baseboards and wall were all painted the same color. 🤯 It looked soooo cool. Like a sage green or a cornflour blue. So now I have to figure out where I can do that in my home! lol

[@lindaalexander8777]

I love this and especially seeing that painted the hardware for the stair railing. I have that same type of handrail and love the way you did it! Thank you for sharing all the links to buy the items you used.

[@valentinat3250]

I wasn’t sure I would like it but it came out beautiful!

[@MeganBell]

Me neither!! lol

[@33asmr]

Great job it looks so sleek and modern

[@anniebbf4924]

Looks so nice. Thank you for sharing and inspiring others! Love that you shared your resources, too! Thank you!!!!

[@MeganBell]

You are so welcome!

[@mariejeanne9461]

New Subscriber here. All your hard work looks great especially the stair railing!! Love the black door, looks so smart.

[@MeganBell]

Thank you so much 😊

[@amberp5207]

I love it!! It’s classy and elegant!! I love clean baseboards.

[@hollyvang2166]

Love it!!!!!!! Love the shoe sign too

[@shrekipep1]

Great job!!!! Looks very fresh and clean.

[@LisaWilcox]

It looks great! GIves it some sophistication!

[@vivibottoms3028]

Very nice! You did a fabulous job.

[@carolmiller6713]

That looks really great! The black is very elegant. (What a project!) ❤️

[@MeganBell]

All of my projects start out with me telling my husband I'm just going to paint the front door black and then three weeks, trim, baseboards, several more doors, and a full blown youtube video later, everything in the house is painted 😂

[@carolmiller6713]

I admire your energy and determination, doing these huge projects with a baby to take care of!

[@caldrm1]

Beautiful! Looks so much better!

[@slr7628]

Poking the screws into the cardboard was awesome...I’ve painted screw a hundred times and never thought of that

[@michellerice6193]

I paintEd all my interior doors 3 years ago & I love it. Also I love tour makeover but I think a runner on the stairs would make it pop even more

[@MeganBell]

You’re so right, Michelle! I’m on the look out for the right one

[@amyholderness8142]

Very striking. Thinking of doing the same in our house. Nice job!

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

Great job!!! Looks good!! I’m painting hardware with a paint on water based enamel. It’s black, so it’s making everything look like iron. It’s scratch proof.

[@MeganBell]

Ooo great tip!

[@randymarko486]

Nice job young lady. Elegant and very classy.

[@bamasher4384]

Very nice improvement!

[@ernestcd]

Absolutely, simple elegance at its best.😊

[@mariaclifford8123]

Great job Megan, this gave your house a fresh and updated look! I was contemplating painting my quarter round, now I will so Thank You!!

[@MeganBell]

Yay! Thank you!

[@rexbernard8549]

I already went down the 'black' rabbit hole, but you just inspired me to take it a little further

[@MeganBell]

oops! lol! have fun!

[@davem3789]

Wow. You have serious DIY home improvement skills.

[@MeganBell]

I try! Thank you!

[@vickigibson8964]

Beautiful. Love your work and admire your fearlessness! 🥰

[@MeganBell]

Thank you! I try to be!

[@tori2427]

Oh my everything looks beautiful!!

[@MeganBell]

Thank you! 🤗

[@traceytersigni1320]

It looks so nice and neat. I enjoyed watching your video

[@MeganBell]

Thank you so much Tracey 💛

[@carolynjeandorfner6012]

Meg, u did a great job. Looks so good black.

[@MeganBell]

Thank you 😊

[@kellylozano6428]

Love the doors black 🖤🖤🖤

[@MeganBell]

Thank you Kelly! Since I made this video I’ve gone around the house and painted even more doors black if you can believe it! Lol

[@amberp5207]

Btw, I also wanted to say that I love the fact that u have your own style and the projects u do is bc it’s what u like.

[@MeganBell]

Thank you Amber! I really appreciate that.

[@michelleg.8190]

Agreed !! I love a clean home I have three dogs so I have to sweep the stairs everyday and my 12 year old daughter has made that her number one chore so I am ok with that !! LOL I have tried a no shoe policy but, it doesn’t matter kids will have friends over and my dogs don’t have shoes but, its amazing the dirt they bring in. I think I am going to go for it! It looks so nice and clean and white and I am trying to lighten this house up! when we moved in all the doors and molding were a shiny black and I get that look but this house is dark and the way its built not much sun gets inside so I have been painting all the trim and doors back to white ( what a project) LOL 😂

[@MeganBell]

I hear you! My son is only 9 months so I know we have lots of messy things in our future. I can only hope to make cleaning a fun chore as you have! I have a video on my channel a while back about my stairs. It is not a tutorial, but there may be some information in there that is useful to you. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eajLgX6NjZunjMk

[@dvdjgfunk]

If you some painter's caulk on the tape seam, it will make a nice clean line. The guy who painted our basement showed us that trick and I've been using it all the time.

[@MeganBell]

Great tip! Thank you!

[@sarahholbrook3636]

You could paint the risers or steps black on the stairs.

[@lamar9331]

I was thinking the same thing.

[@whitama2]

Yes, I would do this!!

[@karenf14]

Looks really great. I painted my front door and door to den black last summer and love it. I had thought of painting the banisters of staircase like yours black but it would be just too much work for me I also painted the white surround of the fireplace dark gray and before I knew it I painted kitchen chairs black and hutch / buffet dark gray Surprised I did that much since I really dislike painting and am not the good at it But it turned out nice and didn’t cost very much

[@MeganBell]

That’s awesome Karen! I just stick my paint brush in the fridge in between painting and then I can take as long as I please to do a job

[@dudie812]

I love it!! I've been doing the same thing in my house, except for the doors. Guess that's next!

[@ellenraysmith4391]

I, too, admire the choice you made to paint the quarter round. Lovely.

[@tsolo5147]

I think it is gorgeous! Love it.

[@marcelamoll2150]

Beautiful job

[@kayliehanguyen9076]

Love your idea.. Very great job Megan.. I know it's a lot of work

[@edithbanks6626]

Great job Megan. Looks so crisp and clean. 👏🏽👏🏽❤

[@monicaprado2890]

thank you. I am doing the same on my stair rails and possibly the front door. love it

[@dawnross644]

Excellent....a great job!! More work than it looks like...been there !!

[@Centerlinemartialarts]

Hi! I just wanted to double check that the moorglo paint is an exterior paint---and that's what you used on your stair rail? I'm going to do this next week! Love it! Wonderful job!

[@leticiaruvalcaba-arballo3181]

Looks very elegant, nice job. I like your rug black and white can you please share where you purchased it from?

[@lialia6507]

Lady, why are you so amazing?!. I’m inspired by your videos... you did an amazing job 👏🏻😊☺️

[@MeganBell]

Thank you so much!!

[@lialia6507]

@@MeganBell You are welcome 😊👏🏻

[@ms.angiesworld8696]

This is GORGEOUS! I love this look. I’m currently doing black trim in my formal dining room and can’t wait to see the finished product

[@VelvetandToads]

Great job, looks really sharp! I’m in the Netherlands at the moment and there’s a lot of black trim everywhere. It gives everything a clean crisp look.

[@willtheman840]

Looks stunning. Very nice. For me, I would love see the steps black, leaving the risers white, but that would be a lot of work and it is your house. Looks great as you have it. I have noticed that if you ask 5 people when to take off tape, you will likely get five unique answers, lol.

[@MeganBell]

I agree, black and white would have been beautiful and classic. But a lot of work and we actually just sold this house a few months ago and are no longer in it. And so true about the tape! LOL

[@thequeenofresources]

Sister you are doing one of my number! Save money and do it yourself. You did a fantastic job! Keshia

[@MeganBell]

Yes girl! I refuse to pay someone to do something I am fully capable of with a little elbow grease and time. I appreciate the support!

[@thequeenofresources]

@@MeganBell in 2015 the health department was going to take my dad out of his house. I had to come down and move in with him and clean up his house. He lost the homeowner insurance do to letting his house go. I asked the Lord who is The Master Carpenter to help me make repairs inside and outside of his house myself and you wouldn't believe your eyes if I were to show you the before and after pictures! God really did come through for me and we were able to get the homeowner insurance reinstated and brought up the value of his home. Hallelujah to Jesus thank God for his wisdom and strength. Keshia

[@MeganBell]

Keshia Mills wow you are an amazing and strong person for doing that. Your father is a blessed man! Wonderful story, thank you for sharing

[@thequeenofresources]

@@MeganBell my father is 94 years old and a World War II veteran

[@MaryEllenMakes]

Love the black! It really sharpens everything up, looks great!

[@DaKidGowie]

This is awesome! Great job!

[@amberaguiniga9131]

I love your stairs are they painted as well? If so, with what kind of paint?

[@MeganBell]

Hey Amber, yes! I painted them with Behr's Porch and Floor Paint and they've held up incredibly.

[@kisititi]

Beautiful! I was wondering what is that paint color behind you please thats wow beautiful 😻

[@divaandchomin1]

So elegant! You are amazing!

[@connieborg6471]

Much much better,I love it!

[@Privateone222]

I love it! It looks so much better😊

[@MeganBell]

Thank you, Shari! I think so too.