Colorful Front Doors

Need to update your exterior? Try painting your front door a new color. It can add interest and style to your home.

Steps for painting from Better Homes and Gardens:

WHAT YOU NEED:

  • Painters tape
  • Sponge
  • Fine-grit sandpaper
  • High-density foam mini rollers and brushes
  • 1 quart adhesion primer
  • 1 quart satin or semigloss exterior paint paint (we like PPG or BEHR)

STEPS:

  1. Remove and Prep Door
  2. Sand Surface
  3. Prime and Paint the Door
  4. Reinstall the Door

This great article as well as a choosing a color video and the dos and donts of painting can be found here.

https://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/door/exterior/how-to-paint-exterior-door/

Here are some of the front door colors we love:

This lovely shade of a gray toned deep purple, painted on the sashes of the side windows as well, sets off the cut glass accents of the door to perfection.


A soft mossy green adds interest to the soft gray brick. A wicker accent chair painted in the same color completes the ensemble.


This bright orange based red compliments the moss green of the siding and adds a touch of vibrancy.


A rich blue, painted on the doors and shutters, creates and elegant and harmonious feel for this home.


This high contrast look, with a bright yellow door offset by blue siding creates a vibrant and exciting impression.