It’s not easy, but if you do have a screen door, it will look best if it matches the paint color of your door. YES! Use an exterior primer first and use one specifically for your front door material–metal, fiberglass, wood. Semi-gloss is more forgiving but still is very resilient. I like using a high gloss finish–they are the most robust but will show knicks on a door. In the past, many painters used oil-based paints but, recent paint technology has gotten so good that latex paints perform equally as well (and are a lot easier to work with!) What finish for a front door? Latex exterior paints are best since they provide weather-resistant paint coverage and will wear the best through the elements. Also, in bright light, many colors will seem washed out–so generally speaking, go for one or two shades darker than you want on the exterior. Because we knew that it would fade significantly over time, we opted for a darker hue to start off with. What kind of light does your front door get? Do you have a porch and will it be protected from the elements? Our front door is a Southern exposure, so it gets a lot of light. What is your house made of? What other design elements are present? Do you have shutters? Do you have a prominent chimney? Tieing in these other design elements will help you make an informed choice for your front door paint color. Materials and Other Exterior Design Elements: Likewise, many HOA (home owner associations) require advance permission to change the exterior of your home–including what color your front door is painted. You may want to pay heed to their rules, regulations, and recommendations for historically accurate colors.
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What style is your house? The overall style of your house (and the colors traditionally associated with it) should be taken into account whether you want to accentuate its history or update it with a trendy paint color.ĭo you live in a historical neighborhood? Is your house of historical importance? Many towns have dedicated historical neighborhoods to maintain the character of their town. Universally flattering but non-traditional front door colors are:Īs you choose your front door color, consider these points below–it will save you time, energy, and possibly repainting your front door (something no one wants to do!) Architecture and Historical Preservation: It draws attention to its unique shape, and adds a pop of color. This tudor style house above shows an unexpected punch of personality with its classic blue (with a tinge of teal) front door. A red door, a green door, or a blue door would look equally as lovely as the white siding is such a blank slate. This classic white colonial with black shutters is timeless with its glossy black front door which matches its black shutters. What style is it? If it’s a traditional colonial, chances are you will want to either stay with a classic look–or you might want to add a bold front door color to spice things up! If you have a craftsman, you might opt for more non-traditional colors like teal, green, or even bold hues like orange or yellow! Classic (No-Fail Colors): When you are picking out a front door color, think of your house as a whole. With such a bold choice of colors, it is best to stay with the same thing, or do a complementary color like black which looks good everywhere!
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Other times, you might want to tie your front door paint color in with the prominent colors of your house, like the blue windows and shutters on the house below. If you want a more laid back and informal entryway, then a bolder choice might go better (like the teal shown below!) Ultimately, which color you choose depends a lot on the style and character of your house, and the overall mood you want to portray. I’ve broken down each color into the top paint colors recommended by interior designers and architects, and provided real life examples, so you know what they look like! The most popular paint colors for front doors are listed below. Related: Best Paint Colors for Selling Your Home
Plus, you’ll find a handy sheet on all the things to pay attention to when you are picking a front door paint color! I’ve broken down specific paint recommendations from top designers in each of the color families and shared the meaning behind why some door colors are more popular than others. Below, you’ll find the best traditional and non-traditional front door paint colors.
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