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What front door color would you recommend?

4 years ago

hi-i have a red brick row in philly and installing a new front door: Was thinking a federal blue, but curious what others think? I know green is oppsite on the color wheel but want buf unsure if buyers would like if i resold.


thx!



Federal blue
Satin black
Hunter green
Other

Comments (16)

  • 4 years ago

    Are you leaving all the trim colors as is or painting?


  • 4 years ago





  • 4 years ago

    We lived in Philly brick rowhouse (Fairmount) and went through paint color decisions a few years ago for our shutters - around and around with blues, blacks, and green. We ultimately chose black. I recommend it for your door too. I presume you will be painting the storm door the same color as well? I think it looks busy to have three different colors on the narrower width rowhouses.

  • 4 years ago

    no trim changes and removing storm door permanently

  • 4 years ago

    As much as I wanted to go with a color, I think black would be best. I do like the hunter green. I also like a deep yellow. Benjamin Moore has great yellows in their Historic collection.

    Maybe you should consider a semi-gloss, which might look better and is more durable.



  • 4 years ago

    I voted "Other", preferring Desert Sand or Wineberry, but now that I read you're keeping the black shutters, then I think you should keep the door black.

  • 4 years ago

    If you are keeping the taupe and black, then keep the door black. Or a wood door.

  • 4 years ago

    I see snow on the ground there. If you are in a colder climate, I would not remove that storm door. It protects your main door from the harshness of winter weather, and also from heavy rain hitting in warmer weather. I like the door black, but, if you are set on a color, pick one, that is your favorite. Dont worry about any future buyer, they will paint the door to whatever color is their favorite, and wont care what color it is when they buy the house.

  • 4 years ago

    Why not go with a wooden door?

  • 4 years ago

    Love the way it looks right now! Beautiful!

  • 4 years ago

    I agree wiith above. You may want to consider keeping that screen door. Screen doors do an amazing job of insulating. Keeping cold, drafts and heat during the summer out as well as protecting your door from the elements such as moisture from rain to protect your door. Can keep out bugs. Also good for noise reduction. That glass screen door does show your very nice wood door. You can change that glass out in the summer for a screen and leave it open to bring in a nice breeze as well. If you really like the blue I think that it would look lovely BTW.

  • 4 years ago

    i'll give it a go...it appears there's an awning next door. I might go with the same style but with bold stripes (cream/and chosen door color) if using fabric. Perhaps even an elaborate metal portico? It isn't the door color that needs to be different, but the presentation of the door.

  • 4 years ago

    I would match the beige/cream color around the door so that it doesn’t appear so narrow, IMO...beautiful place regardless.

  • 4 years ago

    Talk about a historical colors…my vote is traditional red. It’s very meaningful. It was/is used to symbolize "welcome” and runaway slaves looked for a red door for safety. I have a contemporary house and boldly used a shade of red after considering black. I love it.

  • 4 years ago

    Blue, deep green or even deep red.