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Red or burgundy front door?

11 years ago
Can't decide. Open to other ideas.

Comments (56)

  • PRO
  • 11 years ago

    BM Caliente is a very nice red too.


  • 11 years ago
    Thanks Springg for the colors. Have you decided yet? Please post a pic after you've painted!
  • 11 years ago
    BM heritage red is my
    Choice
  • PRO
    11 years ago

    This is not the kind of house that can get away with a red door. I would reconsider and just do it black. The focal point is the stone red just seems cheesy to me.

  • 11 years ago
    What a lovely house! I think the burgundy is a better choice with the stone. Please post an after! :)
  • 11 years ago

    I vote black too. If you really want a red or burgundy, I vote red.

  • 11 years ago
    Hi, if you are considering something different, check out BM Caponata, pic with stone, or BM Wenge, pic with front door only.
    http://houzz.com/photos/338291
  • 11 years ago

    You could do a turquoise type color too!

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  • 11 years ago

    I prefer the burgundy.

  • 11 years ago

    I think a black door with a red (berry?) wreath would look amazing.

  • 11 years ago
    I painted it a shiny black. It came out nice! Thank you everyone.
  • 11 years ago

    I think a red door with compliment the brick and stone nicely.

  • 11 years ago

    Burgandy


  • 11 years ago

    Go with the BM a alienatea alienate

  • 11 years ago

    What??? That should be Caliente.....

  • 11 years ago

    Looks nice!


  • PRO
    11 years ago

    loving both colors, but personally i like the red better. i think it makes the door pop and goes well with the rest of the house!

  • 11 years ago

    Burgundy has a much more refined look.

  • 11 years ago

    I didn't realize how much black your house has on it. This is what red would have looked like.


  • 11 years ago

    I like the burgundy since the shudders are a darker tone. It blends a little better than the red.

  • 11 years ago

    I'd go with the red door!

  • 11 years ago

    Its your home, so you should do what you want. I do think it looks nice, but I do agree with others that the pop of color would be nice, I remember reading somewhere that the exterior colors on a home should be 3 colors, actually it was here on Houzz, LOL. see below:

    Choose three or more different paint shades. Essentially, an exterior scheme has three major parts: field color, which dominates; accent color, which brings doors, shutters and other smaller areas to life; and trim color, used for window and door casings, roof edging, railings and other trimwork.

    Ideally, the trim color should contrast strongly with the field color. If your main hue is dark, consider classic white trim or another pale shade. A light field color can look stunning with darker trim — like eyeliner for your home, it produces a crisp, dramatic effect. Feel free to go bold with accent colors, but don't go overboard. A door painted [bright red[(https://www.houzz.com/magazine/how-to-decorate-with-red-stsetivw-vs~659299) or[lemon yellow[(https://www.houzz.com/magazine/brighten-up-with-lemon-yellow-stsetivw-vs~399403) lends just the right hit of punch. Extending that same shade to the shutters and gables ... not so much.

  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    If you're a door knocker get a big one and skip the wreath, why hide the knocker

  • 11 years ago

    RED! Next question...

  • 11 years ago
    Upp
  • 11 years ago
    HEY EVERYONE, READ THE POSTS, SHE PAINTED IT BLACK AND IT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL!!
  • 11 years ago

    I THINK YOU MADE A GREAT DECISION. I DO NOT LIKE A LOT OF COLORS ON A HOUSE. ALL WHITE HOUSE WOULD BE MY CHOICE. :)

  • 11 years ago
    Post a photo once the knocker and kick plate are in. (Please!) that little bit of bling will make the door look fabulous! Your house is beautiful.
  • 11 years ago
    Burgundy will give a more original and modern look.
  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Burgundy would look very nice.

  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    i like the black, good choice! what was the color of your siding? sorry if i missed it.

  • 11 years ago

    The white is good as it it. The red would clash with the stone.

  • 11 years ago

    I would paint it black. if I had to choose between red or burgundy, I would opt for red.

  • 11 years ago

    I think burgundy. It complements the stone a little better then the red.

  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Red , but not those ,you need something brighter to make that door pop .


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  • 11 years ago
    Bright red fades very fast.
  • 11 years ago

    If it does fade its probably time to give the door a fresh coat of paint :)

  • 11 years ago
    Palace Arms Red Williamsburg
  • 11 years ago
    Definitely burgundy a more classic look with the black shutters.
  • 11 years ago
    And if you change you numbers and outside light to black hardware it will draw all elements together.
  • 11 years ago

    The black is fine, but burgundy would be more welcoming, red being the choice historically though if you live in the northeast :)


  • 11 years ago

    Ask 100 people that question and you'll get 100 answers!

  • 11 years ago

    The red for sure- if anything, make it redder, as in pimento

  • 11 years ago

    I see Genvieve and I are on the same wave-length

  • 11 years ago

    Black looks good, but IMHO the door needs something brighter to break up all the black. The right red would be my choice. Marks pic is a good example.

  • 11 years ago
    Red
  • 10 years ago
    I painted our front door and garage doors with Benjamin Moore classic burgundy. I love it. Can't really find a picture of front door but found pic of garage doors.
  • 10 years ago

    The burgundy looks great with the yellow walls jalarse

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