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Front door paint color

Revive Development Co.
Год(а)/Лет назад: 7

We are almost at the finish line with our latest renovation project and once again need the Houzz community to chime in and help us figure out the paint color for the front door. As you could see from the picture, the easiest bet would be to paint the door black to match other elements of the house, but that might make it boring. What other colors do you think will look good? The mailbox, house numbers, and the light fixture are all black.

Just paint it Black
Another color?

Комментарии: 21

  • PRO
    Revive Development Co.
    Автор
    Год(а)/Лет назад: 7

    thank you. I like your suggestion to use a "Warm" tone color.

  • PRO
    Garage Doors Unlimited
    Год(а)/Лет назад: 7

    I think a warm color would really add some personality to the location!

    Even something along the lines of a custard yellow, could really add a fun touch.

    Revive Development Co. поблагодарил(а): Garage Doors Unlimited
  • PRO
    Created by Carter
    Год(а)/Лет назад: 7

    Hi DCBuySell,

    If you paint the door black, it's going to look like a black hole. It would be a lot more fun and charming to use the door as an opportunity to add a pop of color. I personally think crimson or a rich orange would be perfect. I've attached a few visual references for you.

    Good luck,

    Tiffany Hale Carter

    Revive Development Co. поблагодарил(а): Created by Carter
  • PRO
    Owen Homes LLC
    Год(а)/Лет назад: 7

    I definitely agree - a brighter, bold color would definitely bring attention to the building. A bright green goes well with black and grey (a similar color to the green in the Houzz logo even!). Also, keep in mind that colors evoke emotion... so a bright blue, green, yellow or orange would all be great colors for the front door.

    Revive Development Co. поблагодарил(а): Owen Homes LLC
  • PRO
    Revive Development Co.
    Автор
    Год(а)/Лет назад: 7

    Excellent suggestion, thank you.

  • ecpt
    Год(а)/Лет назад: 7

    Sorry, not sure how to post the photo, but I like something like SW Yellow Bird or SW Decisive Yellow.

    Revive Development Co. поблагодарил(а): ecpt
  • Momof5x
    Год(а)/Лет назад: 7

    None of the above, purple is goes well with grey, check below:

    https://www.houzz.com/photos/siding-replacement-projects-traditional-entry-phvw-vp~38630955

    Revive Development Co. поблагодарил(а): Momof5x
  • Nikki Lee
    Год(а)/Лет назад: 7
    I thought more of a turquise rather than that blue or red would look nice
    Revive Development Co. поблагодарил(а): Nikki Lee
  • tooky58
    Год(а)/Лет назад: 7

    A deep bright color. Yellow, orange, fuschia....

    Revive Development Co. поблагодарил(а): tooky58
  • gracem1959
    Год(а)/Лет назад: 7

    I agree with a red tone - I'd go cranberry to bounce off those bricks.

    Revive Development Co. поблагодарил(а): gracem1959
  • maka1ii
    Год(а)/Лет назад: 7
    Последние изменения: Год(а)/Лет назад: 7

    Black with a brushed brass door knocker would be classy and not at all boring. Add color with flower boxes on the second floor.

    Revive Development Co. поблагодарил(а): maka1ii
  • Christy Reves
    Год(а)/Лет назад: 7

    Beautiful place. I would try a celadon green, yellow, or raspberry. Really anything in line with your taste. What do you have inside? Try what you like. It is easy enough to change. Good luck.

    Revive Development Co. поблагодарил(а): Christy Reves
  • januarisun
    Год(а)/Лет назад: 7

    It needs a soft, feminine pastel, like pale coral, or peach.

    Revive Development Co. поблагодарил(а): januarisun
  • maka1ii
    Год(а)/Лет назад: 7
    Последние изменения: Год(а)/Лет назад: 7

    What is the rest of the neighborhood like?

  • PRO
    Laurie McDowell Interior Design
    Год(а)/Лет назад: 7

    Don't do the color of the brick sidewalk but something in that family that is really welcoming and takes you from the walk to the door and inside!

  • PRO
    Laurie McDowell Interior Design
    Год(а)/Лет назад: 7

    I'm sorry I also forgot to say that I love the looks of your place!!!!

  • PRO
    Gerety Building and Restoration
    Год(а)/Лет назад: 7

    My first thought was red or orange, so I'm happy to see a few other people beat me to it! Definitely do not go black, make it POP!

  • PRO
    Studio NOO Design
    Год(а)/Лет назад: 7

    Do NOT paint it black, you need a contrast, like light blue, yellow, red or even orange !

  • PRO
    Lumon
    Год(а)/Лет назад: 7

    The house looks great! And it's the perfect opportunity to do something bold with the door - a bright colour like red or turquoise would pop, and look great against the black and grey of the exterior.

  • tooky58
    Год(а)/Лет назад: 7

    Are you going to let us know? Better yet, show us. Please.