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What color front Door?

10 years ago
Trying to decide if I should paint the front door the color of the house body or the trim color or a color that reflects the interior colors of the house which would be espresso wood furniture or none of the above. The house is a tan with lavender undertones and the trim is white (see photo)

Comments (30)

  • 10 years ago
    I like the idea of a really dark color but was thinking at night it might look like some black hole even with white trim around it. Your thoughts?
  • 10 years ago

    Black with tan....

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  • 10 years ago

    Do you have porch light(s)? Black will look fabulous.

  • 10 years ago
    Pretty!
  • 10 years ago
    Yes, but just on one side.I would like to put one on each side of the front door but the association won't allow it. (See photo)
  • 10 years ago
    Wythe Blue
  • PRO
    10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Black is a bit too harsh. The paint selection needs to be slightly softer.

  • 10 years ago
    Beverly , is that brown? Can you show me black? Thank you in advance.
  • 10 years ago

    I would go with a black or if you want to be bold, a deep brick red.

  • 10 years ago

    I would go with black or dark expresso brown - whichever your trim is around those windows.

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Karen, I have matched the color of the window frame. Black wouldn't be appropriate.

  • 10 years ago
    The door and windows need to be the same colour (almost white doesn't work with white). Do the whole thing in a rich deep colour.
  • 10 years ago
    Almost white doesn't work with white. Treat the door AND the windows as a unit by painting them in a rich dark (NOT black) colour.
  • 10 years ago
    Jbtanyera- The off white is the old color.Just had the house painted and trying to figure out door color. The window trims are black.
  • 10 years ago

    I like the idea of black. And how frustrating that your HOA won't allow you to add a light that would enhance safety and security, as well as looking nice. Very short-sighted of them.

  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    The black window frames make me want a dark door -- it's also very striking and classic with this color scheme (note your own floor mat). You could also go with a deep blue or maroon, if you're not liking the starker colors. Anyway, repainting a door is simple enough to do again, if needed.

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  • PRO
    10 years ago

    A dark red door color would look lovely!

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  • 10 years ago

    This door color is Black Jack by Benjamin Moore...

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  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    Black and tan looks very elegant together. I love the look. Karen, type in the search block "black front door" in photos and you'll see how lovely it can look. Inappropriate? I say very appropriate and so do many others with all of the black front door photos available.

  • PRO
    10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    This is BLACK on your door.

    Plain Gloss Black is too dark. The color should be just a bit softer.

  • PRO
    10 years ago
    Agree with Beverly.
  • 10 years ago


    SW Urbane Bronze

  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    The are many many shades of black. My original suggestion is Black Bean...Sherwin Williams 6006. Here is Black Bean...

  • PRO
    10 years ago

    Great question.

    So happy when clients understand curb appeal.

    Your front door is key.

    There are so many options but blue is a wonderful contrast for your tan siding.

    Here are some examples of great blue front doors that would work well for you.

    Good luck! And have fun.

  • 10 years ago
    I love the first photo of blue. My interior is that color of blue and navy with tan. I also really love "Black Jack", as suggested.
  • 10 years ago
    I still feel quite strongly that door, window frames, and surrounding trim should all be the same colour. For all their slimness, the black frames are far too dominant.
  • 10 years ago
    Update- I went with Urbane Bronze. Looks great! Thanks for all the input. Liked the blue but thought the bronze was a better fit.See picture for finished look.Thank you all.
  • 10 years ago
    Added s new doorbell and sign to go with new door color. Teehee
  • 10 years ago

    Very upscale, nice choice!

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