Door colour painting
74 Best Front Door Paint Colors
Ray Booth
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The Front Door Inspo: Dark Steel Blue
Ray Booth reverses the typical black and white look with white trim and dark siding, giving this home a modern edge. The extra-wide blue door (e013-60 from Fine Paints of Europe) adds a splash of interest and contrast without being too bold of a statement.
Studio 33
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The Front Door Color: Dark Steel Gray
Make It Yours: Sherwin Williams Refuge.
Eric Piasecki
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Front Door Inspo: Umbria Red
For their Millbrook, New York, country house, Peter Pennoyer and Katie Ridder used a punchy shade of red that pops against bright white.
Lara Robby/Studio D
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Paint Color: Umbria Red
Make it yours: Benjamin Moore Umbria Red 1316
Annie Schlechter
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The Front Door Inspo: Sage
Philip Thomas chose a pale sage green color to adorn all the exterior trims of this cedar home. The specific shade perfectly reflects the foundation plantings. and landscape design.
NC
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The Paint Color: Pastel Sage
Make it yours: Valspar Sparkling Sage.
Eric Piasecki
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Front Door Inspo: Light Gray-Green
A creamy neutral changes with the light for an always flattering facade at this home designed by Gil Schafer. Here, it appears to have pale sage undertones, perfect for a space with green accents and a historic feel.
House Beautiful
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Paint Color: Old White
Make it yours: Farrow & Ball Old White No. 4
Stephen Kent Johnson
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Front Door Inspo: Yellow Gold
A gray monochromatic color scheme, shown here on this charming seaside cottage designed by Juan Carretero, offers a soothing welcome to family and friends. The color contrasts beautifully with the lawn and hydrangeas. But a fun surprise greets you at the front door: Sunny yellow paint! Sherwin Williams Quilt Gold covers both the interior and exterior of the front door.
Lara Robby
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The Front Door Color: Golden Wheat
Make It Yours: Benjamin Moore St. Elmo's Fire
Read McKendree
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Front Door Inspo: Turquoise
Bella Mancini enlivened this front door as well as the screen door frame with a bold shade of turquoise, Benjamin Moore's Santa Clara. This color feels right at home with the cedar shake and hydrangeas, but also sets the tone for what's ahead inside, design-wise.
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Paint Color: Santa Clara
Make it yours: Benjamin Moore Santa Clara 753
Emily Followill
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Front Door Inspo: Light Blue
Instead of painting the front doors, designer Meredith McBrearty colored the dramatic shutters flanking them. The soft shade of blue, Winter Lake by Benjamin Moore, is used throughout the inside of the home, too.
Benjamin Moore
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The Color: Winter Lake
Make it yours: Benjamin Moore Winter Lake 2129-50
KARYN R.
MILLET
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Front Door: Cheerful Orange
Designer John Wooden and landscape architect Molly Wood gave this entrance a dutch door covered in a cheerful orange paint to create a seamless flow from the outdoors to the indoors.
House Beautiful
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Paint Color: Charlotte's Locks
For a similar shade, try Farrow & Ball's Charlotte's Locks. "It's a little different—not quite orange, and not quite red. More of a persimmon. It feels warm and inviting when you come in from the cold," says designer John Barman.
Make it yours: Farrow & Ball Charlotte's Locks
Brigette Romanek Studio
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Front Door: Off-White
Use a soft off-white with a touch of gray for a cozy shabby bungalow like Romanek Design Studio did for this Southern California home.
Lara Robby/Studio D
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Paint Color: Dove Wing
Make it yours: Benjamin Moore Dove Wing OC-18
ANNIE SCHLECHTER
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Front Door Inspo: Bright Blue
Gary McBournie turned to nature to inspire the color of his front door in Nantucket: "When I did this house thirty miles out at sea, it seemed only natural to include a blue or two in the palette.
And, when used against drifts of blooming hydrangea, the effect is magical!”
Lara Robby/Studio D
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Paint Color: New York State of Mind
Make it yours: Benjamin Moore New York State of Mind 805
Amy Neunsinger
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Front Door: Devonshire Green
Designer Lindsay Reid's Mediterranean-inspired Los Angeles bungalow welcomes visitors with a muted green door.
Lara Robby/Studio D
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Paint Color: Devonshire Green
Make it yours: Benjamin Moore Devonshire Green 1489
TONY SOLURI
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Front Door: Yellowcake
"This chartreuse color provides a contemporary counterpoint to this 1940s natural cedar shake cottage in Michiana Shores," says designer Steve Kadlec.
Lara Robby/Studio D
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Paint Color: Yellowcake
Make it yours: Farrow & Ball Yellowcake No. 279
WERNER STRAUBE
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Front Door: Pitch Black
Accentuate the graphic aesthetic of steel frame windows by painting shutters and the front door a deep pitch black.
As you can see in this home designed by Corey Damen Jenkins, black details, like on the front door, will sharpen and ground a bright white home.
Lara Robby
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Paint Color: Pitch Black
Make it yours: Farrow & Ball Pitch Black No.256
CONROY TANZER
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Front Door: Eggplant
A purple front door adds curb appeal to this house by Fergus Garber Young Architects.
Lara Robby/Studio D
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Paint Color: Eggplant
Make it yours: Benjamin Moore Eggplant 1379
Victoria Pearson
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Front Door: Off Black
A black door helps modernize the whitewashed brick exterior of this California Cape Cod designed by Parrish Chilcoat and Joe Lucas.
Lara Robby/Studio D
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Paint Color: Off Black
Make it yours: Farrow & Ball Off Black No. 57
10 best front door paint ideas |
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Contemplating front door color ideas to ensure your home makes the right impression? From timeless favorites to more contemporary shades, there’s a wealth of hues to consider.
Complementing the facade of the house is important, but so, too, is the note the color will strike, be it cheerful and welcoming or more formal and classic. The principles of Feng Shui might also influence color selection of your front door ideas and the maintenance needs of a particular choice will likely come into play, too.
Here, we’ve gathered a host of beautiful front door colors both classic and contemporary in their effect for inspiration and asked the experts to share their advice as well.
Front door color ideas
The best front door color ideas can refresh the exterior of a home, catching the eye from the street for all the right reasons, and might even increase a home’s value.
Bear in mind that your front door design will affect which front door paint ideas suit, as well as the period of your home and the color of paintwork visible from the street and your front porch ideas. It's also worth noting the front door colors to avoid (and why) before deciding on a hue that gives off the wrong first impression.
1. Go for natural tones with blues and greens
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Allow nature to be a guide and put front door color ideas in shades of blue or green at the top of your list of preferences. Either will blend beautifully with foliage alongside the front door or in nearby borders for a harmonious look.
Muted shades like this blue or nature-inspired greens are a perfect partner to traditional homes, too, ensuring the front door is attention-grabbing but sympathetic to the architecture.
2. Refresh in a day with white
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Painting the front door is one of the speediest ways to boost a home’s curb appeal. ‘It’s a one day project that can make a world of difference to the appearance of your home,’ says Matthew Brown, Sadolin and Sandtex technical consultant.
‘As the first thing people see when visiting your home, the color and look of your front door really should be a considered choice. Taking note of the style of the door, along with the trim and siding that frames it can change the whole look of the exterior.
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For a smart but subtle entrance, follow this home’s lead with the door painted to match the façade. Bear in mind that cleaning a front door is a more regular task the lighter the front door paint color.
3. Follow color principles
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The traditional practice of Feng Shui could assist in selecting a front door color. ‘For Feng Shui front door colors, the front door plays a major role in welcoming positive energy into the house,’ says practitioner Eddie Tee of Fengshuied!
‘When we are going for more striking colors, there is a concept of colors that can be applied to choosing one based on the sector where the front door is located within the property or the direction it is facing. This can be generally broken down to the guide below:
- North – blue
- South – red
- East – green
- West – white
- Northeast – brown
- Northwest – white
- Southeast – green
- Southwest – brown
‘This concept is centered around avoiding an energy clash with the nature of energy entering via a specific direction.
However, it should be noted that in modern times where the shape of houses are getting more creative, this concept is no longer as widely practised as decades ago.
A more straightforward way of choosing? ‘It can also be said that in Chinese culture, red front doors are generally considered as auspicious,’ says Eddie. ‘They bring good luck and abundance.’
4. Let color bloom with floral-inspired shades
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For a truly cohesive front yard or for cottage front door ideas, choose a front door color that picks up one of the hues from among the planting’s palette. For this home, it’s a delicate lavender shade that will echo the wisteria that grows around it once it’s in bloom.
Likewise, flowers in hot shades can be combined with a front door color ideas in red or orange, and borders of sunny blooms with a yellow door.
5. Highlight a door’s detail with front door paint colors
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There’s no rule that says you have to paint a paneled front door in a single color, and if you want to emphasize its detail, there’s nothing better than choosing a selection of hues for the task.
The keys to success? Pick harmonious colors to use on the different elements of the design, and repeat shades from windows and siding, too, to pull the look together and make a striking impression from the street.
6. Smarten up with black
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For classic good looks, black is a winning choice for a front door color. ‘A glossy black front door is always in style,’ says certified color expert and certified interior decorator Pattie Kelly of Inspired Home Interiors . Black can be a natural partner to more traditional style homes, and it’s a shade that will pop, making the front door a focal point.
But if a bolder hue is your instinct, don’t be afraid. ‘A colorful front door is a fantastic way to make a statement and add some punch to your front porch,’ Pattie continues. ‘The most important thing is to choose a color that you love so you smile every time you come home.’
7. Finish a double door
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Double front doors are an imposing feature in their own right, so a quieter finish can be the perfect choice for a home with one of these.
A white like this is a timeless choice, and although the paint finish will need to be renewed over time due to the effects of sun and weather, it won’t go out of style.
When selecting any color for a front door, be aware that if you live in a community with a homeowners’ association (HOA), there may be rules on front door finishes. ‘Double check with your HOA in case some colors aren’t permitted,’ says Pattie Kelly.
8. Go for gray for a contemporary front door color
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For a front door color that stands out from an exterior in white, beige, or cream, consider gray. It’s a more contemporary choice than black or navy, but is equally handsome, and eminently suitable for a classic paneled door design.
A gray door can also prove easier to keep clean than black and navy as mid to lighter tones won’t make any dust or dirt that adheres to the door’s surface as obvious.
9. Choose a front door color with staying power
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Whichever hue is selected from among the range of front door color ideas, it’s important to bear maintenance in mind.
‘You do want to think about how much sun the door gets, so west and south facing doors can fade quickly due to the amount of direct sunlight,’ says interior designer and color expert Jennifer Guerin, owner of JG Color Studios .
‘Stay within naturally pigmented hues that won’t fade as fast as the more synthetic bold tones that will need constant touch up. Using a high quality paint, such as Fine Paints of Europe gloss, which has longer staying power, or Benjamin Moore’s Grand Entrance, also known for its protective quality that lasts for years even with high sun volume.’
10. Select a different color for the front door's interior
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Don’t forget that the color you pick for the exterior of your front door doesn’t have to be repeated on the interior side. You may want to pick a more light-reflective shade for inside, especially if the door is solid, features stained glass, or has minimal glazing, as this will help brighten up an entranceway short on daylight.
A different color for the interior can also link the door to the rest of the hall decor or a shade from the palette picked throughout the home.
What are popular front door colors 2022?
It’s black that’s set to be the most popular front door color of 2022 with blue and green also favored. Some 56 per cent of experts surveyed for the Fixr paint and color trends 2022 report agreed that black will be the most popular front door color choice in 2022.
‘A black front door will pair well with almost all home exterior color shades and add extra contrast especially against white or light colored siding,’ says Stefania Filizola, Fixr’s design editor. ‘You can also add depth to your home by matching your black door with a variety of siding shades such as tan, red, blue and green.
‘Other popular front door colors for 2022 include royal blue and two green hues, hunter green and sage green,’ she continues.
What color door increases home value?
Keep it classic to maximize home value.
‘Finishes that are neutral in color can increase home value simply by the way they attract a larger audience,’ says Yoselin Castro, senior interior designer at Mackenzie Collier Interiors . ‘Homes painted in colors like black or white make it easier for people to see themselves in the space and personalize it with their own style, as it’s almost like working with a blank canvas. This is true with front door colors too – while it may only cost you a few hundred dollars to change the color of your door if you’re trying to sell a home, it’s better to keep it safe and opt for neutral exterior paint colors.’
Sarah is a freelance journalist and editor. Previously executive editor of Ideal Home, she’s specialized in interiors, property and gardens for over 20 years, and covers interior design, house design, gardens, and cleaning and organizing a home for H&G. She’s written for websites, including Houzz, Channel 4’s flagship website, 4Homes, and Future’s T3; national newspapers, including The Guardian; and magazines including Future’s Country Homes & Interiors, Homebuilding & Renovating, Period Living, and Style at Home, as well as House Beautiful, Good Homes, Grand Designs, Homes & Antiques, LandLove and The English Home among others.
It’s no big surprise that she likes to put what she writes about into practice, and is a serial house renovator.
How to paint interior doors with your own hands
Before painting and refreshing interior doors, you must first prepare them. It is also necessary to prepare the tools with which the preparation and painting of the canvases will take place.
Stages of interior door painting
- remove old paint;
- clean the door of dirt;
- repair cracks with putty, sand again and wash; nine0008
- seal fittings with masking tape;
- treat the canvas with a primer, wait for it to dry;
- apply paint.
Tools and materials for the job
To repaint a door, you will need a number of different tools that will allow you to paint doors in a quality manner.
What you need:
- screwdriver set or screwdriver;
- grinder;
- sandpaper;
- wood putty; nine0008
- rubber spatula and roller;
- wood primer;
- solvent;
- paint brush;
- building dryer.
Additionally you will need gloves, dry rags, masking tape. To speed up the process, you can use a special paint sprayer.
How to paint interior doors?
Paint and varnish materials are selected based on the condition of the canvases. For new doors, it is recommended to use colorless matte shades, for old doors - dense, viscous paints. nine0003
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| enamel | Painted wood the desired tone and form a protective layer | on its surface after thoroughly mixing the composition |
| stains, the so -9000 9000 9000 9000 , endowing it with resistance to macroparasites and fire. Impregnations and stains are allowed to be applied under any varnish | Wax and oil-based compositions are easier to apply with a brush, while it is necessary to apply paintwork materials in 2-3 layers. Instant drying is characterized by compositions based on alcohol and nitro compounds. nine0003 |
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The color of the door leaf should be combined with the shades of the interior and fit perfectly into the design of the room.
Types of paints:
- Alkyd. Dense, wear-resistant, various colors. Reliably protect structures from damage, but has a significant disadvantage - an extremely pungent odor.
- Acrylic.
Made from water base, safe and wear resistant. The disadvantage is the low covering ability. After applying them, it is recommended to additionally cover the surface of the canvas with acrylic varnish or wax. nine0008 - Nitro paints. The composition includes a solvent, they have a pungent and pungent odor, are toxic and can cause allergies.
- Polyurethane. High covering ability. Non-toxic and resistant to moisture and high temperatures. It is recommended to use in rooms with high humidity (for example, sauna, bath).
- Oil. The most budget option. The disadvantages include toxicity and a long drying period.
There may also be combinations, but it is recommended to use one of the indicated types. nine0003
Lacquer
Lacquer is used to fix the result after painting and protect structures from negative influences. In this case, the color accents of the walls and canvas are not taken into account.
Varnish types:
- Alkyd. Resistant to moisture and temperature extremes.
- Acrylic. Maybe with the addition of an antiseptic. Lacquer tolerates the impact of negative factors.
- Nitrocellulose. May change its properties in rooms with high humidity. nine0008
- Polyurethane. Durable, perfectly adheres to the surface of the tree.
- Polyester. The varnish has high wear resistance, but high toxicity.
The material is transparent and tinted.
Impregnation
Impregnations are decorative and protective agents. They are used to give a beautiful shade to the canvas or to protect it from exposure to moisture, mold or fungus.
What color to paint
The color is selected depending on the interior and the color palette of the room. The range of colors is pastel, rich dark and bright. nine0003
Light (pastel) colors suitable for bedrooms and children's rooms. Dark ones are recommended for use in living rooms and halls.
The bright colors are perfect for children's rooms.
In this case, the shade of the structures should be slightly brighter or paler than the walls.
Preparing the canvas for painting
Doors can be painted only after preliminary and thorough preparation.
Cleaning the door
The first step is to clean the door. To do this, remove the old layer of paint and varnish with a grinder or building hair dryer. nine0003
Washer and thinner can also be used.
Puttying and sanding
In case of defects, it is recommended to use putty. The composition is carefully applied to the damaged areas and leveled with a rubber spatula. After drying, everything is cleaned with sandpaper.
Sanding is necessary to create a smooth and even surface. To do this, you can use fine-grained sandpaper or a grinder.
Dust is cleaned and removed with a vacuum cleaner. nine0003
Coating with an antiseptic
After sanding, it is recommended to coat the door leaf with special antiseptic compounds, which will prevent the development of fungus and mold on the surface of the door.
Coloring technology
There are many ways to paint and ennoble the interior door yourself with your own hands.
Painting with alkyd enamel
Before applying the alkyd enamel, the door surfaces are pre-primed. After drying, start painting. nine0003
- Open the can of paint and prepare the composition (stir, dilute with thinner and pour into a paint container).
- Use the brush to color all relief elements and corners.
- Roll on a flat surface.
- After drying, apply a second coat.
Repeat for the other side of the structures.
Stained
The canvas does not need to be primed before staining. Before using the composition, the door should be moistened with water. Then the mixture is applied with a brush along the fibers, after drying - against the fibers. nine0003
When painting, grease the reverse side at the same time.
Once finished and dry, the stains can be sanded down with sandpaper (zero) and finished with a decorative finish.
Oil or wax impregnations
Apply immediately. Spread the mixture on the surface of the canvas, and then distribute it throughout the structure.
The process is carried out quickly so that the mixture does not freeze and nervousness does not form.
After drying (about 8-12 hours) apply the 2nd layer, but not later than in a day. nine0003
Wood imitation
Wood imitation can be done in several ways - using an enamel coating or using a special brush, which can be purchased at a hardware store.
How to paint laminated doors
To paint laminated doors, they must first be treated with fine sandpaper and primed. The rest of the steps are no different from painting other types of doors.
Stain
Stain is applied in a certain way. For this you need a brush. The first layer is distributed according to the location of the fibers, the second - against. In this case, the surface of the canvas must first be moistened with water.
Natural wood imitation
This method of painting is used if the doors are made of MDF or plywood.
This will require 2 identical enamels, but in different colors - light and darker.
Apply the lighter color first. After drying, the surface is covered with liquid soap. Then a dark composition is applied and washed off with water. nine0003
You can also use a special brush to help define and highlight the wood grain.
The secrets of successful painting interior doors with your own hands
The secrets of successful painting lie in the correct preparation of the canvas and the choice of paints and varnishes. Success depends on properly selected finishing materials, decor elements directly on the correct application of various means
If all the nuances are observed, the structures restored in this way will have a pleasant appearance and will retain their properties and quality for a long time. nine0003
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The platbands on the door frames did not fit well in places, small cracks, dents and chips - all this was eliminated before painting. nine0301 Just painting won't work (impossible), the main thing is to prepare everything correctly. The parquet floor and walls were preliminarily covered with plastic wrap, after which work began. 
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