With all the responsibility that home ownership brings, there are times when it’s fun to change things up with a coat of paint. Homeowners spend well over $200 painting just one room!
Fixing up the exterior of your home produces more curb appeal. While there’s plenty of elements to include in your front yard, from new flowers, shrubs, railing, mailboxes, and more, one thing that brightens your entire home is painting the front door.
But what are some great front door ideas that seem welcoming and appealing? If you’re not sure what colors to choose for your front door, here are a few ideas to inspire you!
How to Choose A Front Door Color
Choosing a front door color can be a challenge, but when you get it right it brings together the look of the entire home.
Here are some tips before you grab a paintbrush.
Consider the type of home you have. Is it tradition? modern? farmhouse? All these aspects will be a key factor in choosing the best color.
What are your home’s other exterior colors? The front door needs to complement and contrast the other colors of your house. For example, if your home is white, bolder color for your door will likely work well.
Try not to choose a color that will be the sore thumb of the neighborhood. While you can, in most cases, paint your home whatever you like, select colors that blend in with the feel of your neighborhood. This is especially important if you’re looking to sell your home in the future.
Of course, you can paint your door yourself, but a professional house painter does the job to perfection. If you have other rooms or parts of your home that need a paint job, consider calling a professional.
If you are selling soon, stick with muted colors or something more popular. While the curb appeal of a home is important to a sale, you don’t want to overdo it or personalize it too much. Classic colors are the way to go.
Don’t forget to buy paint that specifically for the exterior! Because your front door is exposed to more of the outside, it’s bound to experience chipping, peeling, or even sun damage. Choosing a paint resists these to keep your door stunning and in perfect condition.
10 Front Door Ideas That Don’t Send People Running
While wooden front doors bring a classic and timeless aesthetic to the exterior of your home, adding a bit of color can make your home stand out.
Here are 10 colors to get you started!
1. Teal
While any color of blue will contrast well against gray, white, and even yellow-colored homes, teal gives a unique spin on blue. Teal is fresh, stimulating, and handles any extra decor well.
2. Red
A red front door is a classic take on any home, especially colonial homes. Any red – from brilliant red to a more muted color, gives many homes a pop of color. Reds work best with brick or homes that are painted a lighter color, like white.
3. Black
If you dislike adventurous colors, stick to black. A simple coat of black paint on your door gives an elegant and stylish look to your home.
4. White
When in doubt, go with white! You don’t have to choose plain white, as there are plenty of off-whites like eggshell white or another white with a subtle tone of color.
5. Lime
Do you prefer to break with tradition and make a statement? A loud one? Lime green offers a twist on a modern home. It’s a bold move, that, if done well, provides a surprisingly homey look!
6. Sunny Yellow
Any shade of yellow brings a cheery and welcoming look to your front door. Yellow stands out extremely well against darker colored homes, like blue or brick.
7. Gray
Gray is still all the rage! Many shades of gray work perfectly as a front door color due to their versatility. While gray might get the reputation that says, “Go away!” it’s a color associated with intelligence and calm.
8. Orange
Whether you choose pumpkin orange or something more vibrant, orange can be a daring and amazing choice for a front door color! For an orange door to work well, it will need to stand alone. No other brighter colors should be used, or they might clash.
9. Beige
You can’t go wrong with beige or another color similar to sand. Earthy colors like beige provide a no-fuss look to your home, yet are not bland. Pair them with colorful decorations or none for a truly sophisticated look.
10. Purple
Yes, purple. Purple tones like grape or even a darker purple bring a calming sense to your exterior. Purple looks lovely against lighter colored homes, especially older Victorian homes.
Other Ideas For Your Front Door
The color of your front door is the highlight of your exterior, but what else can you do to add a friendly atmosphere?
Greenery! Potted plants and flowers almost always work to offer a refreshing look to your front porch.
Signs or wreaths that correlate with the color of your door bring a decorative appeal.
Lighting is everything! Front porch lights bathe your home in light so choose your lighting carefully.
Finishing Your Front Door
There are plenty of front door ideas to create a beautiful look for your home. But the one that works is best is what you love and represents your family well. Happy painting and decorating!
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I have never thought about the different color possibilities for a front door. I enjoyed reading this post.
Our current front door is wood but in our previous house we had a calm blue color. It was fun to choose the color and think about what would best accent the house color.
This was a fun post to read and got me thinking about our front door. I have always loved a red front door but right now ours is brown.