{"id":1412,"date":"2022-01-24T11:56:43","date_gmt":"2022-01-24T11:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1412"},"modified":"2022-01-24T12:05:50","modified_gmt":"2022-01-24T12:05:50","slug":"what-colour-is-best-for-a-front-door","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expressdoorsdirect.co.uk\/blog\/what-colour-is-best-for-a-front-door\/","title":{"rendered":"What Colour is Best for a Front Door?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your front door can say a lot about you.  It can project a sense of vibrancy, cheer and friendly welcome. Or it can create a sense of class and sophistication. It can lend your home a certain mystique and an air of intrigue. Your front door says \u201cwelcome\u201d to visitors and residents alike. But while your door\u2019s ironmongery and glazing play a part in crafting its aesthetic, you mustn\u2019t overlook the importance of door colour in your external decor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colours are great communicators. They\u2019re essentially visual shortcuts to certain parts of the brain, which is why they can have such a powerful impact on our mood and influence our impressions of a place, an object, a brand, or even a person. Colour theory<\/a> has been around since the days of Sir Isaac Newton. And while there\u2019s been surprisingly little study carried out on the relationship between colour and mood, the language of design pays close attention to the ways in which colours influence our thoughts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that in mind, if your front door needs a new lease of life, its colour may be the perfect place to start. Let\u2019s take a look at some popular door colours and what they might say about your home, so you can find the perfect front door colour to reinvigorate your home\u2019s exterior design.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Front Door Colours: Choosing Your Shade<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A lot has been written about front door colours. Design blogs and paint manufacturers make all kinds of claims, stating that certain colours can make it easier to sell your property or even add value to your home. While personal preference should be the deciding factor when choosing your shade, there is a range of other factors to consider including the property\u2019s age, location, and the colour of the brick or stone from which your home is made. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here, we\u2019ll take a look at some of the most popular front door colours and why you may want to choose them.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Black<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Black is classic, sophisticated and timelessly elegant. From little black cocktail dresses to black tuxedos, it\u2019s the colour we associate with class and prestige. As well as having connotations of class and sophistication, black can also symbolise strength and security. After all, the UK head of state lives behind a black door. Perhaps it\u2019s for these reasons that a black front door can purportedly add up to \u00a31,000<\/a> to the value of your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, a classic black front door can also be quite cold and potentially forbidding. Especially if you live somewhere with a chilly or grey climate.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Like black, grey is an understated and classic colour. However, it\u2019s recommended that dark grey doors be paired with a bright white door frame. This creates a pleasant juxtaposition and ensures that your exterior looks elegant rather than dour. It\u2019s also recommended that grey front doors be flanked by plants or shrubs to add a touch of vibrancy and enhance the contrast of your exterior. Grey is often better suited to modern, urban environments or period properties than homes in the country.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Red<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Rich, vibrant and eminently versatile, red is a very popular door colour. Typically used for period properties, this strong colour can show personality and confidence, drawing the eye to the property and projecting a sense of pride in your home. Although some consider red to be an aggressive colour. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to research by SellHouseFast<\/a>, a red door can even add up to \u00a31,800 to the value of your home.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

White<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Pure and simple, a crisp white can add brilliance to your home\u2019s exterior. It can reflect sunlight and add elegance and cheer to your home\u2019s aesthetic. Alternatively, an off-white with a hint of grey can add a cosy touch to the exterior of a country house. The caveat, of course, is that white doors can be dulled by road dust and grime. As such, they are not recommended for homes on busy main roads (unless you\u2019re happy to clean yours regularly). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

White doors are also one of the best ways to add value to your home, too. It\u2019s estimated that a white door can add around \u00a33,400 to the value of your property.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brown<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Many homeowners prefer natural or earthy hues in their home decor. But when it comes to your front door colour, brown is generally not advisable. Although it has connotations of safety and reliability, brown is one of the least desirable front door colours. It can even reduce your property\u2019s value by as much as \u00a3700. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for an earthy colour for your front door, it may be more beneficial to let the natural wood speak for itself with a pleasing coat of varnish or wood stain.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dark blue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Dark blue carries a certain sense of prestige, with undertones of integrity and steadfastness. The phrase true blue springs to mind. So it comes as no surprise that it\u2019s one of the most desirable colours for a front door. The right shades of blue can even increase your home\u2019s value by up to \u00a34,000. If you’re looking to add value, a dark blue door is the way to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Light blue<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Light blue can be a calming colour with connotations of freshness and invigoration. While often considered less classic than darker shades, a light blue can be a fresh and serene colour that\u2019s great for seaside or rural properties. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are various lighter shades to choose from, like sky blue and duck egg blue. each one will create a very different look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dark green<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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One of the great things about green is its versatility. One can opt for bright cheerful shades of vibrant green if one wants to draw the eye. Or they can opt for darker and more muted colours to add a sense of class and prestige to the property. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dark greens are warmly reassuring, like the leaves of healthy houseplants or majestic trees. It\u2019s welcoming, yet neutral making it a popular choice for all kinds of properties. A green door can even add around \u00a3500 to the value of your home.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lime green<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you’re feeling brave, choosing a bright colour like lime green could really make your entrance pop. This shade pairs well with a grey exterior and can look especially at home in coastal areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yellow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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While not for the faint-hearted, bright yellow doors are the next big thing<\/a> for those who want to make a bold statement with their exterior decor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the bold colour of sunshine and daffodils, there\u2019s an inherent sense of cheer that a yellow door brings to your exterior. It\u2019s a youthful and exuberant colour that portrays confidence and pride in your home. And in these increasingly dour and gloomy times, a yellow door can create a cheerful entrance with a sense of perpetual sunshine, vibrancy and optimism.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Purple<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Another unorthodox choice, a purple front door can say a lot about its occupants, depending on the shade. Darker, richer shades can lend your home a regal air, while brighter and more vibrant shades can convey a sense of youthful fun and playfulness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orange<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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If you\u2019re looking for an extreme colour that hints at your warm and joyful personality, orange is a great choice for your front door. It\u2019s a positive and optimistic colour that draws the eye and lifts the spirit. While it\u2019s certainly not for everyone, an orange front door can lend tangible energy to your exterior decor.\u00a0This colour choice will certainly make your door stand out!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pink<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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While pink certainly isn\u2019t for everyone, it\u2019s an increasingly popular choice in trendy youthful areas where residents want to communicate a sense of playfulness and optimism. Flamingo pinks are especially popular in charmingly bohemian areas like London\u2019s Notting Hill. Pink is a vibrant colour that conveys confidence to the point of fearlessness, as well as communicating a sense of hope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Door Colour for Your Existing Colour Scheme<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Of course, your front door doesn\u2019t exist in a vacuum. It is part of an exterior colour scheme that\u2019s dictated by the materials from which your home is constructed, the nearby greenery, other properties in the same area, and even the pervading weather conditions in your area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As such, when choosing the best colour front door, it\u2019s important to consider how the colour of your new front door suits the existing colour scheme of your exterior.\u00a0Using a colour wheel can be a great way to find the right match.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some points to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n