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Selecting A Front Door Color

How to Make Your Front Door the Star of Your Home’s Exterior

First impressions matter, and your front door color is your first opportunity to express your style and make a statement. As the focal point of the exterior, it can set the tone for the design and welcome visitors.

Considering this, selecting the right hue is essential. Color and balance can elevate your curb appeal and create a sense of cohesiveness between the house’s exterior and interior style. Read on for O’Hara Interiors’ expert tips on what to consider when choosing a front door color for your home.

1. Consider Your Home’s Architecture

2 Green Front Door Color Design With Porch — Outside this property, Benjamin Moore Kennebunkport Green is featured paired with siding in Benjamin Moore Oxford White, a historical nod to the home’s East Coast-inspired architecture and Gambrel-style roof.

Before choosing a color for your front door, consider a hue that is in line with the house’s architectural style. Historically accurate pigments can create a pleasing and cohesive look, while contrasting tones can make a bold statement. For example, a forest green door on a carriage house, a chocolate brown for a Tudor residence, and a bright blue for a Cape Cod-style cottage are a beautiful nod to their architectural story.

2. Think About Contrast

3 Yellow Front Door Color — *In this Luck, Wisconsin, lake home, a striking and energizing yellow in Sherwin-Williams Confident Yellow is paired with contrasting siding in Benjamin Moore Carbon Copy.*

One of the most effective ways to make a style statement is to opt for a contrasting entrance. For a neutral-toned exterior, try a bold and unexpected door color like sapphire blue or ruby red. Conversely, a lighter or brighter option, like a sunshine yellow or emerald green, can provide a refreshing contrast for a rich or dark-hued exterior.

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3. Harness the Power of Color Psychology

4 Pink Front Door Design — This introduction to Farrow & Ball Calamine becomes a detail that threads throughout this home’s playful design. Paired with siding in Sherwin-Williams Still Wate r, it provides a calming palette that ushers visitors into the fanciful interior.

Colors evoke emotions, so choose one that reflects the mood you want to create in your home. For instance, calming blues or greens can elicit a sense of serenity, while vibrant yellows or oranges can radiate energy and warmth. Consider the feeling you want to exude and select a door color that resonates with that.

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4. Outdoor Furnishings Can Be Key

5 Front Porch Furnishings In Minnesota — *A thoughtfully designed porch or patio can help build a sense of community and appreciation for the outdoors and your surrounding community.*

A front porch or patio is an opportunity to enhance your exterior paint selections, expand the potential of your shared living spaces, and get some fresh air. Outdoor furnishings provide comfortable seating for everyone and create an inviting spot for neighbors to stop by. It’s a place for people to gather, relax, and foster a feeling of togetherness in even the most sprawling neighborhoods.

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Your exterior is an important element in establishing your design style and creating a welcoming and beautiful ambiance. Whether you opt for a bold hue or a subtle shade, the right front door color can transform your property and elevate its curb appeal.