We’re painting our front door. Actually our hallway and stairway too, but that’s not nearly as sexy. Where did I head when I first started researching front door colors? As if you even had to ask– my Curb Appeal board on Pinterest, of course. Aside from how the front door looks from the curb, it also matters how it looks on the inside {‘pretty on the inside’ works for doors as well as people, did you know that?} so I had lots on my mind when I started scouting out front door ideas! So many colors, designs, and styles…
But first, the one image that takes my breath away and quite literally makes my heart skip a beat:
Source: Ciao! Newport Beach
I don’t know what it is. Maybe the sharp black door contrasting with the crisp white trim? The light pouring in? The gorgeous stairs and griege wall color? It makes me feel good, it seems to define my style in a way I’m not sure words could. Here’s another example of a black door with white trim, so pretty and classic.
Source (both): The Yellow Cape Cod
I wonder if the owners of the next home would let me move in ASAP? More dark door love, more white trim, plus some rustic touches like the brick floor. As much as I adore color, I’d love to come home to an entryway like this one!
Source: Ciao! Newport Beach
Just in case you didn’t catch it before, I love black doors and white trim.
Source: Ciao! Newport Beach
Source: Pinterest
Source: The Urban Un-MARTHA
Wanna know what else I love? Moravian star pendants! And this one has one right about the door. Pinch me.
Source: Ciao! Newport Beach
Our home is a colonial style, circa 1967 or so. If I did want a bold color for a front door, it’s refreshing to know it would look good on a more traditional style home:
Source: Pinterest
And now for more eye candy. Front door colors in just about every shape, size, and color!
Source: Slumber Designs
Source: Desire to Inspire
Source: Storywood Designs
Source: RCWilley
Source: The House that Lars Built
Source: Better Homes and Gardens
Source: Little House on the Corner
Source: Tumblr
Source: Belle Maison
Source: Maison & Demeure
Source: Decorating Ideas Made Easy
Ahhhh… who knew front doors could be so inspiring? I wish I had more than one, just so I could paint them in various colors! And also? If I had more than one front door it would mean I’d have more than one house and it would most likely be at the beach.
Just some food for thought. All my front doors. And where they’d be located. 😉
If you’re in the market for a new front door color, here’s the 10 Best Colors to Paint your Front Door via House Beautiful. Lots more ‘pretty’ can be found over there, as usual.
Do you have a bold front door, or a more traditional color? Any front door painting in your future? And where would all your dream front doors be located?
Boy did you ever breathe some life into my morning with this post!
Oh I’m so glad! Those colors will wake anyone up. 😉
I know why you love the first one … the pattern on the windows 😉
YOU NAILED IT. Love that pattern!
We’re planning to paint our front door too- so this is very helpful! I was just planning to go red but I think I should put some more research into it! 🙂
Whatever you choose will look great, can’t wait to see it!!
I just (Sunday) painted our back door bright yellow. It makes me sooo happy. I’m planning on painting the front door red this summer but I kinda like the look of the orange door.
Isn’t that orange door amazing? I hope you do it!
I never should have clicked over! Now I’ll be after dh to paint the front door and the back door! AGGHHH.
My favorite front door is one of those split ones with a big window on top. Even better if it’s curved on top. Definitely a punch of color, depending on how we end up siding the house. Okay, now I’ll stop dreaming.
This is so incredibly timely. I’ve been thinking of painting my front door as well but can’t decide what color to use. I LOVE that last one you have pictured in this post. So pretty!
When I first moved into my home, my door was a pepto-bismal pink. We painted it immediately – as in the first thing we did – a beautiful, rich merlot color. Our new neighbors came over almost instantly and thanked us 🙂
Oh how I wish I owned an old colonial home…that lime green door looks to die for!
We just painted our white front door black and I absolutely LOVE it! It looks great with brass hardware too! –ciao!
http://ciaonewportbeach.blogspot.com/2014/07/knock-knock-front-door-makeover.html
The bright pop of color on some of these doors is beautiful. It’ s exactly what I want to do at my house. We all love teal and turquoise, so either of these would be a great option for us. I’m surprised at how much I love that green door in the star pendant photo, but it really brightens up the space! Thanks for sharing.