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Front door - red or black?

13 years ago
Would love a poll on whether to paint this door red (probably BM Dinner Party) or high gloss black!

It will have an Emtek polished brass door handle (pictured). The columns on the front porch are now clad in white, but I didn't get a chance to grab a photo yet.

The side door of the house is high gloss black.

Although other colours would certainly look nice, my mother has narrowed it down to between these final two - deep red or black.

Thank you!

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Comments (112)

  • 13 years ago
    Hi Jess, let's try a darker red, which may be what would appear in your photo -- your ground pavement is very bright in the foreground, and the entire entrance area is under shadows :) -- Here's SW 2839 Roycroft Copper Red --
  • 13 years ago
    black or teal
  • 13 years ago
    I would go peach.
  • 13 years ago
    looking at these photos, how can you do anything other than red?! Looks so inviting and stands out. I Black doors are elegant, but I think the red suits your home much better
  • 13 years ago
    I would prefer black myself, and then maybe some bright red pots with topiaries on either side of the door? that way you'd get a bright pop of colour but could change the scheme easier with the seasons etc. Red might get a bit tiring after a while.
  • 13 years ago
    Gloss black
  • 13 years ago
    Black! not just the door but the entire frame. Wreaths and other hanging arrangements look amazing on black.
  • 13 years ago
    Red. Bright. Glossy. Great.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I would definitely go "Red". It says "Welcome". It will also be more practical as far as not showing the dust and pollen. We had a dark navy door and it always looked like it had a film of dust on it. I think that the red makes a more confident statement. With the wicker and cushions you are working with, it will be perfect. Go Red!
  • 13 years ago
    Gloss black, classic and stately, with large black urns with hot pink ivy geranium on either side.
  • 13 years ago
    Black
  • 13 years ago
    Black can look like a big black hole, but since there is a lot of white trim it should be okay. You should only paint one door a special color, since that becomes the focal point. If two doors are the same color your eye doesn't know where to go.
  • 13 years ago
    I do think red would pop-brighter red rather than the dark -when does the poll close?
  • 13 years ago
    absolutely...RED
  • 13 years ago
    I noticed the red lovers have a tendency to shout! Kind of like the color red...
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Red, Red, Red! I Like the BM Dinner Party.
  • 13 years ago
    See what I mean...
  • 13 years ago
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    Hi Jess, Bluenan, yea... people can be quite passionate about their red :) --
  • 13 years ago
    Hi Ed- Looks good on the BMW, not convinced on the front door. I like the look of a sleek black Audi S5.
  • 13 years ago
    Red
  • 13 years ago
    Both will look wonderful; pick the color that best expresses your personality and that fits with your interior as well. With my foyer/rug/furnishings, I would select glossy black and accent with red/purple/yellow flowers... think of the bushes you will be planting in the area too.... if pink or purple flowering, then black.
  • 13 years ago
    Black is always more sophisticated! Red always appears a little harsh.
  • 13 years ago
    Dinner party
  • 13 years ago
    Red red red!!
  • 13 years ago
    Oh go for the red! It says you are a positive and warm person and that those who cross your threshold will be very welcome.
  • 13 years ago
    Red. :)
  • 13 years ago
    Jess, have you picked a color yet?
  • 13 years ago
    red! I am currently building a home and wanted a red door so bad...but hubbys fav color is green, so I let him have it! Red is by far the coolest door color!
  • 13 years ago
    Considering that you pretty much just wanted a one word answer here, there sure is a lot of other commenting going on! RED RED RED! Geez, Louise... it's a door and if you can't live with the choice, you can always just paint the black over it. Anybody can do black. It takes courage to do red. Which best fits you?
  • 13 years ago
    My vote is RED, it will look nice with your home.
  • 13 years ago
    Red!
  • 13 years ago
    I am going to paint my front door some shade of yellow or green. SO tired of red. Everyone does that in our community. Just sayin.....
  • 13 years ago
    Red, but a cranberry shade for something richer.
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  • 13 years ago
    RED RED RED lol you will love it !
  • 13 years ago
    Red !!!!!! Go for it !'
  • 13 years ago
    And Kevin you should check out my dining room you helped me with !!!! Thanks
  • 13 years ago
    Hi Jess- My vote would be for black BUT.... since there are so many votes for red and you are so torn... why not paint it red first? If you end up not liking it, it's easier to paint Black over Red than if you are to paint the Black first then try Red. :)
  • 13 years ago
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    Eggplant would be perfect. I'm looking for the best shade to go with my avocado/moss-ish siding to replace my red door. :) It would look lovely with your stone work. Teal too. But I see you have narrowed down to two. Definitely red!
  • 13 years ago
    Neither….you are lucky to have so much glass…in the door, a transom and sidelights. I would make that the standout….paint it all white. Killer hardware :>)
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  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Bonjour, A red door means welcoming, a black door means seriousness. My choice is red BM (Pomegranate AF-295).
  • 13 years ago
    Red
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    I agree with judyg.....
  • 13 years ago
    I painted my door pomegranite and loved it. It goes with japanese maples on the burgundy side which would look great with your stone. I had to change mine due to a brown roof and red brick. Went with bm caliente instead. But go with pomegranite - it would be purrrfect. Save the black for smaller accents like planters.
  • 13 years ago
    Ths is pomegranite - dont paint the sidelights. It needs that bit of white to brighten it.
  • 13 years ago
    To me, red conveys a level of welcoming and cheerfulness while black is sophisticated and neutral. I'd go with red.
  • 13 years ago
    Here s mine which has some orange in it - not good for you. But just so you can see the difference. Go with the pomegranite.
  • 13 years ago
    And, change your hardware to black.
  • PRO
    13 years ago
    Primary Red or What about Egg Plant?
  • 12 years ago
    Did you ever paint? Would love to see how it turned out!
  • 12 years ago
    I think it would look better black, but I like the current colour as well, but it's all really down to your style.