Installing Surface Bolts on French Doors

Little over a year later, we're still in love with our decision to add french doors onto our bedroom along with adding a back entrance from our laundry room to our backyard. Read more hear about floor plan changes. We love all the light our french doors & cottage door (laundry room door) add into our spaces. Even though we have a security system (that beeps when any doors or windows in our home our opened) I wanted a extra piece of mind when it comes to life with a curious toddler. As I said our little one is curious and smart, I've been nervous he'd unlock our french doors or cottage doors (during the daytime) and get out into the backyard! Total mommy fear #momfear101 

I've partnered with Stanley Hardware to add some additional security to our doors. I love the decorative touch and added security of Surface Bolts. They've add so much charm to our french doors, giving them a 'been apart of the house forever vibe', like this image. Stanley Hardware offers several difference surface bolt styles from classic to modern. For our home, we selected the classic style, which goes perfectly with our french doors and cottage door. The great thing about surface bolts is they can be installed on any door type or even gates. 

The Surface Bolt style we choose, comes in two sizes 4in and 6in, we liked the larger size for our door. They classic style bolts come in Satin Brass, while I love mixing metals I wanted to keep the hardware consistent, so we decided to spray paint the hardware black. 

To install the hardware we used a tape measure, drill and pencil to make the position of the brackets on our door and inside frame. 

To install the Surface Bolt, we decided on the position of the bolt on the door and then marked it. Hasani installed the bolt upper plate inside the door jam. Next we marked the bolt position of the brackets on the doors. The installation was super fast and took about five minutes on each door.

Totally in love with the look and peace of mind we have now that the Surface Bolts have been installed. 

Here's how the 6in classic style Stanley Surface Bolt looks on our cottage door. The black hardware pops so much off our paint Bali Blue door, such a pretty practical addition. 

Thanks Stanley Hardware for partnering with Chic Little House to add functional decorative hardware to our doors! Huge sigh of relief from this mom with a curious child. Be sure and stop by my blog Tuesday for a giveaway from Stanley Hardware, we'll be giving away a Sold Brass Door Knocker. Details on Tuesday. 

What's your thoughts on our new hardware for our doors? 

Tour Though Blogland

Happy Monday! I was recently invited by Ursula of Home Made by Carmona to participate in a blogland tour, giving a little more insight into what makes me tick. Ursula, is such a sweetie and one of the first new friends I made at the Haven Conference. Here's how it works, I answer four questions and then introduce you to another blogger and she'll do the same next week.

What am I working on?

I'm always working on 4-5 projects at time, I just like to have my hands on everything! Here's a quick rundown of the projects: refinishing our vintage nightstands, staining our wood and marble console table, framing artwork, working on our linen cabinets and planting flowers in our backyard. 

How does my work differ from others in my DIY genre?

We have a small home, which I've totally embraced its size, and try and use every square inch in a thoughtful and creative way and did I mention we're on a budget! Being on a budget forces you to get creative and resourceful (shopping CL, Thrift Stores, Stocking items until they go on clearance and getting your hands dirty with DIY)

Why do I write and create what I do?

By nature, I'm a sharing and creative at heart, that's one reason I love blogging sharing ideas and sharing what I'm working on. Since I was little I've always loved to draw, paint and rearrange my bedroom. I've loved interior design, before I even knew there was a name for it.

 I love this quote from Maya Angelou, 'You can't use creativity up, the more you use, the more you have.' 

That's exactly how I feel! Last year when we were working on on re-building our home, even though it was a very hard time emotionally. I loved entire process or creating the vision and feel I had for our home, I'm totally in love with how everything has been coming together thus far.

How does my writing and creative process work?

When I'm working on a project, I start brainstorming new projects and get inspired to create the next project. I carry a notebook in my purse, I can write down my ideas all the time. For me, creating for my home and enjoying it is my creative outlet. 

Now its time to introduce my friend, fellow blogger and recent Haven roomie Darnetha from ChippaSunshine. Not only is Darnetha a fellow small house homeowner (which makes me adore her even more) she's creative, funny she's full of spunk! 

Here's a little bit about her. 

Hi Chic Little House readers! I’m Darnetha from ChippaSunshine. Most days you will find me with my three kids wearing a top-knot and sipping sweet tea. In my pastime I design, sew, cook, and organize. I love to create. It is and will forever be my passion. My home is my canvas and that canvas is always evolving. My goal is to create a beautiful home that is comfortable and makes life as simple as possible.

I love her recent DIY Homework Caddy she made to help contain the kid clutter, isn't it the cutest!

Thanks again Ursula for tagging me in the Tour Though Blogland. Be sure and stop by ChippaSunshine next Monday to get some insight into Darnetha's creative process.