Front Door Colours to Inspire You
Your front door is the first point of entry into your home. It goes a long way in setting the tone for the rest of your interior, and the right colour can create a huge statement from the moment your guests arrive. Not only that, but your door should also make you and your family feel happy and warm every time you return home.
If you are looking to give your front door a refresh and need some front door paint colour advice, below we have some exciting painted door inspiration to share.
WHAT IS THE MOST POPULAR COLOUR TO PAINT A FRONT DOOR?
Choosing a front door colour can depend on a number of different elements such as the style of your home and any other colours used on the external design of the property, the type of door and entrance you have, and also your personal preferences.Â
Black and navy blue are very popular front door colours, which suit both modern and traditional homes. They can look chic against both red brick houses as well as complement lighter brick types too.Â
A classic red door is also a popular and traditional choice which is good if you want to make more of a statement and contrast to an older property. Similarly, pastel-painted front doors have become increasingly popular in recent years, with pretty pinks and buttercup yellows brightening up the entrances of both terraced townhouses and country houses alike.Â
As long as you’ve read our guide on how to paint your front door, the world is your oyster when it comes to colour!
Pastel blue
A soft, pale blue door will give your entrance a happy and calming feel. Fresh, bright and modern, a pastel blue paint matches well with white door frames and works well with chrome, gold or brass door handles and accessories.
Perfect for both country cottages, and terraced townhouses, this is a versatile choice of door colour that won’t date and is sure to have many admirers as they pass by.
Wellies and fresh flowers are optional!
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Cottage Door
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Earthy and organic, an olive green door helps to connect your home with all of nature outside.
Gold or brass knobs and knockers work particularly well with this theme, as do small glass elements within the door to let the light shine through. Olive green blends especially well with natural stone and fresh white door frames, such as those featured above.
Be sure to flank your green door with plenty of plants and greenery such as bay trees and pots of lavender to make that connection between your home and the outside world.
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Rugged Olive
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Pastel pink front doors are definitely having a design moment and are an increasingly popular choice for chic households. With many shades and tones to choose from, pink is a versatile colour, and has many positive associations. From bubble-gum pink to dusty rose, a pop of pink adds personality to your home’s entrance and creates a warm, welcoming vibe.
Pink painted doors work especially well with panelling, and elements of glass blend well to give a light and airy feel. See how the rest of the door frame is also painted pink in the example below, which further highlights the space and really brings the entrance together.
For a true London townhouse feel, pair your pink front door with monochrome floor tiles and modern uplighters to give the perfect contemporary welcome.
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Serengeti Fire
X24R35ECoral
With a firm nod to Mediterranean living, a coral front door evokes the feelings of the simple and romantic aesthetics of Southern Europe.
Warm and welcoming, a coral front door appears soft and pairs really nicely with red brick houses for a great tonal match. The rain glass feature in the door below helps to let plenty of light in on either side of the door, as well as maintaining privacy, and the chrome accessories give a modern edge to the design.
Be sure to surround your coral front door with plenty of terracotta pots to give a further nod to the Med. Rosemary plants, succulents and jasmine flowers all work well and are easy to care for throughout the seasons.
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Rhubarb and Custard
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Orange is a colour representative of vibrancy and fun, but tone it down slightly into a muted shade and you are left with something grown-up, classy and charming.
A burnt orange front door works well on a modern or mid-century home and blends especially well with black frames and accessories, such as on the door below. Door panels help to give the colour texture and depth, and once again, the glass element helps to lighten the overall effect.
Not just for Halloween, an orange door looks fabulous all through the Great British seasons – from balmy summer days when the sun gives it a natural shimmer, to cold winter evenings when you are welcomed home by its warm and cosy ambience.
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Cello
X49R110FTeal
Not quite blue, not quite green, teal is a wonderfully versatile colour that makes a first-class choice for a happy and welcoming front door.
Teal works well with both a darker or lighter brick shade and is complimented with either gold, brass or silver hardware. The addition of a glass panel either above or beside your teal door will ensure increased light and reflection onto the paint, too.
If you are looking for a door paint colour to stand out from the crowds and inject some fun-loving personality into your property, then teal would be a great choice to help you achieve all of the above.
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Magical Malachite
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When the colour of your property is already bold and beautiful, a simple white painted front door is the perfect contrast.
The front door on this stunning coastal-inspired property is fresh and chic and in complete harmony with the symmetrical white window frames surrounding it. The minimalistic and artistic design combines exquisitely here.
When it comes to the hardware on a white-painted front door, a matte black finish offers both a chic and contemporary feel that blends with almost any other colours.
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Indigo Flame
W26dPale yellow
A pale yellow painted front door encaptures countryside life perfectly. It looks and feels very at home with a couple of farmyard ducks running in front of it, and complements the other earthy colour shades around it.
The colour of happiness, yellow is a great colour for the entrance of a house, and will ensure you always feel happy to come home.
Not just for countryside houses, yellow front doors also bring to life terraced properties and modern properties too. Yellow comes in various shades and tones, ranging from soft and muted pastels to bright and vivid hues, and this versatility allows you to choose a shade that complements your home's architectural style and palette to a tee.
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Painted Ash
X58R118BBaby pink
Painting your front door a bright shade is a perfect way to inject a splash of colour to a new-build home.
Opting for a cheerful shade such as bright pink, green or yellow will add instant character to your property, making it stand out from its neighbouring counterparts.
Don’t be afraid to embrace your wild side and select a shade that reflects your personality and style.
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Spring Laughter
X33R68BRed and bold
A good old-fashioned pillar box red is always a chic and timeless shade.
Whether blending shades with a red-brick property or contrasting with another bold shade, such as in the above example, red is a versatile colour, which creates a classic and stylish vibe.
Both black or gold hardware suit a red-painted door, so try out different handles and knockers to see which appeals to you the most.
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Twinkle Twinkle
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Colour Match your front door
When you find a shade you love, don’t stop there. Using our Colour Match tool, you can create your dream front door colour inspired by objects and colours that you find in your everyday life or travels.Â
Simply upload a photo, select the colour you want to match, and we will do the rest!
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