Going Through the Rainbow: How to Choose a Front Door Color

Hello World!  Welcome Friends!  Are you looking to spice up the front exterior of your home? If so, read on to learn how to choose a front door color.

Fancy adding a splash of color to your front door?  Your front door color shouldn’t be an afterthought, and you shouldn’t let your home blend into the background. The front door is the first thing that guests see when they walk into your home, after all, and it works as a welcoming beacon to visitors.

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Even if you’re not looking for a complete house overhaul, updating your front door color is an easy way to give your home the simple makeover it needs.

However, with so much choice, picking the right color can be tricky. Should you opt for a color that complements other parts of your home’s exterior? Or should you simply go for a color that you adore?

Don’t worry – we’re here to help. Check out our advice on how to choose the right color for your front door.

Stick with the Classics

They may not be the most adventurous choices, but there’s nothing wrong with sticking with classic hues for your front door. After all, if you ever alter your home’s exterior, neutral tones will adapt along with the new look.

Neutral hues such as brown colors or grays will withstand the test of time and will always suit the house, no matter what the exterior looks like.

Black is always a classic, too. A glossy black door makes for a slick, elegant statement that can easily tie in with the rest of your home’s design.

Likewise, a black door also works well for a smaller house.

Expand the look of your home’s exterior by painting the door, trim, window frames in monochrome. This allows for a neutral backdrop for accessories like planters and sconces to shine. Monochrome also helps to highlight other architectural details of the exterior, too.

More colorful options such as deep reds and navy blues can also work as classic front door colors that aren’t too eye-catching. A wooden door is another option, giving a traditional look to your home.

Don’t Be Afraid of Color

Understandably, some people are nervous about using bright colors when painting their home. However, a front door is a smaller commitment than painting an entire house or room, so if you’re going to experiment it’s the best place to start.

If you have a favorite color or hue that speaks out to you, why not get creative with it?

One of the best bright front door colors is a splash of yellow. Often identified with happiness, high energy, and warmth, yellow is an inviting and cheerful option. If the rest of your interior is gloomy, opting for a yellow front door is a great way to brighten it up.

Or why not go for bright red? One of the most vibrant, moving colors in the rainbow, red is known as a color that brings life, power, and passion to its surroundings. Make a statement to your home by coating your front door with red!

Opting for orange is certainly a brave choice, but with the right hue it can pay off. With suitable complementing exterior tones, a dose of orange on the front door is modern and welcoming to guests.

Vibrant shades of blue are also great options. If you live by the sea especially, a bright blue front door can relate to the nearby shore of the ocean. Shake up your exterior by pairing bright blue with a neutral exterior for a nautical theme.

Alternatively, go for green to play off the surrounding verdant landscapes of the home. Whether you go for mint, lime, or olive, there are plenty of gorgeous shades of green to fit into your exterior’s color design.

If brights are too daunting, then tone them down a notch with a darker version of the color. Burgundy, forest green, or eggplant are all classy colors to choose.

Purchase the Right Paint

To keep the color of your front door bright and to protect it from the elements, it’s crucial to purchase the right paint for the job. This will prevent fading and peeling of the paint as time goes on.

Latex exterior paints are the best option for weather-resistant coverage.

Likewise, door-friendly exterior paints come in a variety of finishes such as matte, semigloss, and glossy. Depending on your needs, choose a finish that suits you. For example, a glossy finish will emphasize other architectural details.

If your door is metal, however, look for a paint that has built-in rust protection. And no matter what type of paint you choose, you must go over the door with an exterior primer first!

If you’re in the business of door installation, then you have the choice of deciding exactly what kind of material and type of paint works for a renovation. This checklist will help you decide the best practice on installing a new door from scratch.

Choosing a Front Door Color That Suits You

When it comes to choosing a front door color, the most important factor to consider is that you choose a color you love and feel comfortable with. Your style and your home’s design is the biggest help when it comes to picking out a front door color.

If you love the color red, go for red! If the exterior of your home is quite traditional, go for a classic hue if it will make you feel more comfortable, of course.

The choice is all yours. And as mentioned, experimenting with the color of your front door is an easy way to get creative with your home décor without making too big a commitment.

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