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Front door color

9 years ago

I have certainreed cypress siding and am trying to decide on the entry door color. We thought of a very dark blue (Sherman Williams "Anchors Aweigh", but it shows up still blue. Should I forget the blue and just find s Sherman Williams ebony? If so, any recommendations? Thank you.

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  • PRO
    9 years ago

    personally I like it white-

    Kim Oreilly thanked M&M Interiors
  • 9 years ago

    Would like to see more of the house, but white does give it nice focus.

    Kim Oreilly thanked chloebud
  • 9 years ago

    I like the white color for the door, especially because it goes with the pillar color.

    Kim Oreilly thanked Caitlin Friel
  • 9 years ago

    Hadn't thought of white until they primed it this morning. Definitely a possibility. Thanks for your input!

  • 9 years ago
    White is nice!
    Kim Oreilly thanked connie912
  • 9 years ago

    The white trim definitely makes the door pop. Very nice pictures, especially the darker of the two. Any idea what the color door is? Thanks for comment!

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    this color green and off white side lites. not a bright white, a creamy white that goes w/the stone work. I think this combo would look beautiful

    the 2nd pic says "green Conifer Hills 5141EC from Beauti-Tone.. never heard of it

    Kim Oreilly thanked Beth H. :
  • 9 years ago

    Like a medium green or a charcoal here, keeping the trim white...

    Kim Oreilly thanked acm
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    I would go with BM Cottage Red!

    Kim Oreilly thanked Motto Interior Design
  • 9 years ago

    Thanks Beth Hand ack. Think I'm on the right track; dark green or charcoal with creamy white trim. I'll look up Conifer Hills.

  • 9 years ago

    Beth H and acm (hate auto spell!)

  • 9 years ago

    I would love Cottage Red! But my wife is "afraid"!

  • 9 years ago
    last modified: 9 years ago

    yeesh,,,the second color I was going to recommend was a cinnamon shade. Not quite as bold as a red. red would be a little out there with what you have going on in the stone,deck and house color. cinnamon or a deep burnt orange would blend well,,,paired w/a creamy off white sidelites, would look stunning! it's just paint! get a sample and try it.

    here are some dark green colors to start with by BM

    look into some of the darker,mossy greens too

    and for the cinnamon colors,,,these shades (keep trim/sidelites creamy white)

  • 9 years ago

    I had use BM Acadia white inside the house at one point. Would that be considered a creamy white for the sidelights?

  • 9 years ago

    I think that's a good choice. if you have some left, try painting it on the side lite,,,,lets see how it looks

    Kim Oreilly thanked Beth H. :
  • 9 years ago


    Did a small section of the trim by the sidelight and on a small piece of Sheetrock. Hope the pictures show the color.

  • 9 years ago

    yes. I think that's a nice creamy tone. didn't notice the white trim on the corner there. As long as it all goes together, I think it will look fine.

  • 9 years ago

    White looks great. If you feel it needs more colors you can add some container plants as shown in photos.

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    Kim Oreilly thanked derlandson
  • 9 years ago

    Thinking of one more color scheme. Called Hague Blue by Farro and Ball. Saw this photo of blue/ black door.

  • 9 years ago

    i love that color by Farrow and Ball. I just think w/all of the other colors you have on the porch, bring in a blue might be too much. and it's a 'cool' blue. I like the green better. use that blue, if you like it, in the back or somewhere inside. It's a great, deep wall color and pairs well w/natural wood tones

  • 9 years ago

    I love that color too and will find somewhere to use it. My wife keeps returning to charcoal or black so I'm thinking green/ black if there is such a thing. BM and SW both have one called "green black" but I agree that forest green might be nicer. Thanks for all your help.

  • 9 years ago
    I like Beth H's suggestions. But if you are looking for a Green Black.....the classic is "Historic Charleston Green," by Duron, DCR099. It reads almost black, but with a hint of green. The green might be too "blue" to work with your siding. Take a look at it online....
    Kim Oreilly thanked ptreckel
  • 9 years ago

    I'll look at that as well. Thank you.