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Choosing Door Color

8 years ago



We recently purchased a white house that has a dark green roof and shutters. We just purchased new black rockers for the front porch and plan to paint the existing white swing black . I need to repaint the front door, which is currently black. Should I stick with black to match the porch furniture, go with the dark green to match the roof and shutters, or go with a different color to stand out? I love red doors but I'm not sure that's the best option. What is your advice? I have included pictures although the shutter color doesn't really show up.

Comments (21)

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    Plenty of good options, but that classic black is so good. Red would be my personal top pick, I love the statement it makes...but I get that is it not for everyone. I feel that matching the existing green would be too redundant, and would not make the door "special"

    ecwilson47 thanked Nate Fischer Interiors
  • 8 years ago

    Yes, a shiny red like nail polish. Watch out, everyone is going to say to remove the shutters. Don't listen.

    ecwilson47 thanked suzyq53
  • 8 years ago
    Red, grass green, shiny black for the door. Not white, not matching the shutters (I recognize that they are decorative, not functional, and I like them anyway).
    The good thing about a singular door color is that it is easily changeable. Your house is beautiful.
    ecwilson47 thanked felizlady
  • 8 years ago

    I vote for a black front door!

    ecwilson47 thanked Betsy McIntyre
  • 8 years ago
    I also vote that you have your roof cleaned and an anti fungal put on it because the trees/fungus is ruining the look of your adorable home.
    ecwilson47 thanked gtcircus
  • 8 years ago
    A visual
    ecwilson47 thanked gtcircus
  • 8 years ago

    We are absolutely cleaning the roof!!! The summer picture was made before we bought the house. We're waiting for spring to get here to have the roof cleaned and put in New landscaping.

  • PRO
    8 years ago
    Real clear red would be best. @suzq the shutters on this house work. Haha. Why? Because they flank narrow windows so they theoretically could close. It is classic style home and is lovely. As to your roof, it needs cleaning. There is a fair build up of fungus or mold and that is not a good thing. Show is photos when door is painted.
    ecwilson47 thanked Flo Mangan
  • 8 years ago

    do a combo of both,,,a deep greenish/black. or a deep emerald. either would look good



  • 8 years ago
    I want a professional finish on my door - one that is better than I know I can do myself. Any recommendations for someone I can hire in the PDX metro area?
  • 8 years ago
    I have a black front door with black sidelights on both sides of the door. Can't tell you how many neighbors have commented how much they LOVE my front door. Forgot to mention that the door and side lights have leaded glass also. My house faces west and I also have a covered porch with black chairs and table between the chairs. Keep in mind that the door does get hot in the summer months. I used to sell real estate and learned that when you have leaded glass door that's in the sun during hot weather do not put a storm door over it because heat builds up and can warp the surround around the glass or even the door itself. If your home faces north you possibly wouldn't have that problem. Hope this helps.
  • 8 years ago
    Forgot to mention in my last comment that I wouldn't paint your sidelights black...only your front door. Think that keeping the sidelights a lighter color would make the door stand out and also keep the visual look of the front be balanced.
  • 8 years ago
    I vote red!
  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Seriously,, on a nice spring day have the door striped and then have it placed in a booth to have it sprayed. If you want it to last forever, think car paint. Don’t know if your door is metal or wood but if its metal, the auto body shops do a great job! That is what my neighbor did and wow.

    ecwilson47 thanked gtcircus
  • 8 years ago

    Never thought of using an auto body shop to pain a door bellburgmaggie! I think I'll call tomorrow and talk to the one we use. Thanks!

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    you could also use Fine Paints of Europe Hollandlac. this paint is super high end and has the deepest pigments and gloss of any on the market. (also comes in satin)

    The auto shop could spray this as well.

    modern masters has their own door paint

    ecwilson47 thanked Beth H. :
  • PRO
    8 years ago
    Use your red Christmas ribbon for your front door color inspiration! Your wreaths look so fantastic!
  • 8 years ago
    Is the floor of the porch wood? If so, I would strip and stain the door to match. If this idea does not appeal to you, my choice would be a shade of green a bit lighter than the shutters and new brass hardware and lighting.
  • 5 years ago

    @ecwilson47 I stumbled upon this post when looking for and answer to the exact same question... And your house is almost identical to mine! The only difference I noticed so far is that my front porch only has a couple of steps down. I would love to know what you decided on...