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Front Door Color Ideas and Inspiration
Give your front door a dose of fresh color to perk up your home's facade and extend a gracious welcome. Whether you do-it-yourself or hire a painting pro, Benjamin Moore has you covered.
Refreshing your front door provides an easy way to make a lasting first impression. While any Benjamin Moore exterior paint—in your choice of 3,500+ colors—will work wonders, we love AURA Exterior paint in satin or soft gloss for a beautiful, slightly glossy finish.
A Colorful Front Door: The Case for Contrast
Typically, exterior design and color lean towards neutral hues. Why not opt for a pop of color on your front door to showcases your personality? Use a rich, saturated paint color that complements your home's architecture and highlights your landscaping.
An easy DIY project, updating your home's front door is a fun way to share your personal style with neighbors, family and friends.
Consider Neutral Paint Colors with Eye-Catching Undertones
Love the idea of a bolder color on your front door, but not quite ready to commit? Try out a deep neutral paint color with a prominent undertone. This approach combines subtlety and “notice me,” providing the best of both worlds!
Here, a front door in Sea Life 2118-40, an elegant gray, is emboldened by a purple undertone. Other neutral front doors with bold undertones we love include:
- Crownsville Gray HC-106: A gentle gray hue with prominent green undertones.
- Harvest Brown 2104-30: An inviting shade of brown with warm red undertones.
- Evening Dove 2128-30: An intriguing neutral with undertones that sit on the intersection of blue, charcoal, and black.
Set your bold neutrals against white or off-white siding for a crisp, classic look as seen on this exterior painted in Horizon OC-53.
Stay Cool
Green, gray and blue doors are a naturally gracious expression for the entrance to your home, especially when they contrast with a house’s warm undertones.
For impact, search for saturated colors that will pop from surrounding architecture, as seen here in this this elegant front door, painted in Mopboard Black CW-680.
Check out our best-selling paint colors, organized by color family. From dramatic, smoldering black hues to spirit-lifting yellows to ocean-inspired blues, it's a great guide for narrowing down your choices.
Notes on Harmony
When thinking about painting your front door, take color cues from the paint colors inside your home.
What paint colors does your front door open into? Use a color from your interior spaces for color continuity, as seen here with Aegean Teal 2136-40 on the front door as a lovely extension of the soft blue-green Gray Cashmere 2138-60.
Ready to turn inspiration into reality? We’re here to take you every step of the way. Watch our how-to video and get started prepping and painting any exterior door fueled by advice from the experts at Benjamin Moore.
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How to Paint a Front Door
Whether its a bold and bright paint color or a more neutral hue, it's time to refresh you front door with the power of paint!
Boost your curb appeal quickly and easily. Follow our expert guidance to get spectacular DIY results.
Watch this step-by-step guide on how to successfully paint your front door and refresh your home’s façade with ease.
Ready to Paint Your Front Door?
Watch our how-to paint video on how to paint exterior doors.
Once you've got the painting tools and Benjamin Moore exterior paint you need, follow our step-by-step guide to give your front door a fresh new look.
Step #1: Accents Away
Just like when you paint kitchen cabinets, removing any non-permanent hardware from your front door provides an even work surface and protects it from damage from stray drips and leaks during painting.
Step #2: Get Clean
Front doors are a source of traffic in and out of your home, and they can get dirty. It is imperative that they are completely clean before starting your project: scrub them down, ridding them of any dirt that may have built up. Make sure the doors are completely dry before moving on.
Step #3 (Optional): Scrape!
Due to the high-use nature of a front door, you may see some paint that is peeling or flaking, especially around the doorjamb.
Use a paint scraper to chip off any scarred paint.
Step #4: Sand!
Sanding is an important part of your DIY front door painting project, but before you can do that, it's important to know what kind of paint is currently on your door. To find out, dab some denatured alcohol* on a cotton ball and rub it on the door. If it comes off, it's water-based. If it doesn't, it's oil-based.
If your door is painted with a water-based paint, give it a good sanding with a fine-grit sandpaper. For oil-based paint, a medium-grit sandpaper (100- to 150-grit) will do the trick.
*Note: Denatured alcohol is not the same as rubbing alcohol. Look for it at home-improvement stores.
Step #5: Tape it Up!
Painter’s tape is a necessary accessory to painting a front door. Use it to tape along existing hardware (like the lock and doorknob) to prevent drips, spatters, and rough edges.
Step #6: Know Your Painting Tools
To paint a perfect front door, you need the perfect tools, like high-quality Benjamin Moore brushes and rollers. Typically, a flat painting brush is ideal for applying a base coat, but doors have all kinds of nooks and crannies. Use an angled brush to reach spots a flat brush cannot.
Step #7: Prime Time
A good primer can help to hide the old paint on your front door, while providing a surface that will let the new paint stick. We love using Fresh Start High-Hiding All Purpose Primer 046 on non-metal doors to create the ideal base. For metal doors, we recommend Ultra Spec HP Acrylic Metal Primer HP04. Make sure there are no spots where the primer pools; this can cause uneven spots on your finished door. Once you’re done priming, let the surface dry for a minimum of 24 hours.Step #8: Time to Paint! (We recommend two coats.
) Front door paint can be applied using brushes or rollers. Use an angled brush to apply paint to small creases. If you use a roller for the larger areas, make sure to go back over any uneven spots with a brush to smooth out the finish.
Once painted, let the door dry for a minimum of 24 hours, and then apply a second coat. Again, let everything dry for a minimum of 24 hours (we recommend extra time for humidity and other bad weather).
Step #9: Reattach Your Hardware
Once everything is fully dry, remove the painter’s tape and reattach removed hardware. It’s time for your freshly repainted door to make its grand entrance! The door in our video makes a splash in Bahaman Sea Blue 2055-40, bringing the welcoming vibe of the Caribbean to a residential home.
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Spectacular entrance door: making the first impression
31-03-2017
The first impression of you as the owner of the house begins to take shape even before they cross your threshold. If we talk about the style of the interior of the living space, then the central point of the house, of course, is the front door, which should not only be reliable and powerful, but also aesthetically verified.
Benjamin Moore design expert Sharon Grek shares interior door color trends:
- Show off your inner style. The front door can tell a lot about the owner of the house, if you only allow your personality to open up. “In this case, you can not be attached to the architectural style of the house as a whole,” says Sharon Grek.
– Like a tie for a man's suit, your front door can be bold, modern, traditional or classic. Experiment, let it convey the inner atmosphere and decoration, or, conversely, become a bright, memorable accent. nine0012 - Luxurious color - a bold and right decision. Since a door is a relatively small surface area compared to the rest of the house, Sharon recommends taking a chance and trying new colors. “I noticed an interesting trend in the design of front doors. People use pastel colors like pink, coral or pale blue. This option goes especially well with fronts decorated in white or a pale neutral shade. However, dark brick or stonework tends to overwhelm a light door. For a house with facades in dark colors, it is better to choose rich bright and dark colors. nine0012
- Let there be light! When choosing a color for the front door, it is important to consider natural light - is it the north or south side of the house? So, houses facing the north side attract cold light, and Sharon advises balancing it with warm shades, and vice versa - it is better to decorate south doors in colder tones.
- However, even if in theory you have taken into account all the factors and chosen a color, conduct a trial painting on the street to understand how outdoor lighting will actually transform it throughout the day - refresh or subdue, giving noble motives. nine0012
Whether it's a bold darker shade or a lighter one, Sharon recommends using natural, clean tones as they work well with the natural elements.
Since doors are one of the most used facade elements, expert Benjamin Moore recommends using specially developed Aura Grand Entrance enamels. Thanks to the latest technology, Benjamin Moore paints of this particular series allow you to achieve ultimate strength, eliminate the possibility of abrasion, and are resistant to cracking, peeling and fading. So enamels Aura® Grand Entrance® provide unparalleled durability and keep color and gloss clean on exterior doors at all times.
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Benjamin Moore's rustic color palette
The warm rustic trend continues to evolve and change.
From popular in the 90s "shabby chic" to the houses built in the 2000s, a favorite among zoomers cottagecore, country style is timeless. Our rustic 'cottage' color palette brings a sense of tranquility to rural living. These are the perfect shades for a comfortable, country-house-inspired setting. nine0003
Classic country style features an eclectic mix of vintage sentimental pieces, handicrafts, whitewashed floors, pastoral furnishings and just the right amount of old fashioned. Use the soft, soothing hues from our rustic palette to transform your home into a laid-back, serene retreat.
For country style, we love using spring-inspired pastels and cozy earthy hues for a casual, all-season appeal. nine0003
Traditional country house
Door: Avon Green HC-126
Greet friends and family at a beautiful rustic painted door. And even if you don't have a country house with a traditional façade, you can use charming colors that reflect a "rustic" aesthetic to decorate your front door.
Old-fashioned greens are a popular choice for recreating a charming rustic feel. Here Avon Green HC-126 from our Historic Collection is framed by Winter Snow OC-63. Other greens we like to use to create a cozy front door include Misted Green 2138-50, Sherwood Green HC-118 and Greenwich Village 445. nine0003
Cheerful rustic colors
Walls: White Dove OC-17, in depth Misty Blue 820, French Violet-1427
White paint is a country classic. Equally classic is the popular warm hue White Dove OC-17 for country house paneled walls. We also like to use Super White OC-152 and Cloud Cover OC-25 for the cladding panels.
This cozy space shines with light and bright colors. Here, Misty Blue 820 and French Violet 1427 bring the cheerful and vibrant vibe of spring into your daily routine. Light and pastel shades such as peach Crème Caramel OC-84, violet-blue Beacon Gray 2128-60 and lavender Batik AF-610 are also great for creating a cheerful country-style home.
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Perfect kitchen paint
Walls: Coastal Path AF-380
Apply a fresh coat of paint to easily and freely combine all the eclectic elements of the kitchen into a cohesive look.
Neutral wall paint colors are an attractive solution for decorating spaces such as the kitchen or kitchen-living room. The eye-catching Coastal Path AF-380 was used here. We also love Grant Beige HC-83 and Pashmina AF-100 for a cozy rustic kitchen. nine0003
Vintage sideboards, kitchen cabinets and rustic rustic furnishings are easy to update with white paint. Here, Paper Mache AF-25 on the sideboard, cabinets and fireplace brings freshness to the kitchen space. Other popular shades of white that will refresh and brighten up your favorite old furniture include Chantilly Lace OC-65 and Steam AF-15.
Home and hearth: cozy country living room
Walls: Majestic Mauve 2115-60, fireplace: Manchester Tan HC-81 nine0003
The fireplace is an organic accent for a rustic living room.
Decorate your fireplace all year round by using it as a creative backdrop for wildflowers or other garden plants.
Aged accessories create a homely, lived-in atmosphere. Here, an overcast landscape and an antique decanter on a mantelpiece painted in Manchester Tan HC-81 complement and complete the rustic look of the living room.
Spring atmosphere is synonymous with country style. This is where Majestic Mauve 2115-60 dusted grey-violet on the walls helps to achieve the desired effect. nine0003
Rustic bathroom
Walls: Angelica AF-665, panels: Icicle OC-60
Conciseness and simplicity are the best approach for decorating a modest bathroom. Here the vintage sink stands out beautifully against the soft shade of Angelica AF-665. You can use the complementary shades Cotswold AF-150, Boudoir AF-190 and Carob AF-160 (all from our Affinity collection) to transform a modest bathroom into a cozy retreat.
The gloss level of the paint affects how the color will look on the walls, this aspect can be a powerful design tool.
Icicle OC-60 beautifully accentuates the classic cladding panels and trim elements in the photo. And although the owner of this bathroom chose one color, he decided to use two different degrees of sheen for contrast - "eggshell" on the panels and a satin degree of sheen on the window frames. nine0003
Rustic bedroom
Walls: Etched Glass 626, Ceiling: Innocence 2055-70
Treat yourself and your guests to cozy quilts, luxurious textiles, pale blues and spring greens. Add depth with a wooden headboard and simple wall art. This ultra-relaxing rustic bedroom reimagines the concept of granny aesthetics.
Give any modest room a spacious feel with walls painted in the soft green shade of Etched Glass 626. We also love Marylin's Dress 2125-60, a blue-gray shade that will brighten up any space. Use the ceiling to add a sky blue hue to your interior. Here, crystal blue skies are brought into the bedroom with Innocence 2055-70. nine0003
Country Entrance
Walls: Chestertown-Buff-HC-9, Panels: Atrium White OC-145,
Bench: Gray Cashmere 2138-60
Greet friends and family in this sunny entryway decorated in rustic style.
