Colorful CottageTransitional Entry, Los Angeles

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2. Lively Meets Thrifty in Southern CaliforniaThe turquoise front door of this happy home opens into a collected but refined family space. Splashes of turquoise draw visitors thorough the entryway, pattern-filled living room and family-friendly kitchen and dining space.

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The cheerful entry is one of Wiley's favorite parts of the remodel. A bold turquoise doorway echoes the home's bright interior, and an outdoor chalkboard provides space to greet houseguests. "Turquoise just improves my mood," says Wiley. "And I love being able to leave messages for family and friends on the chalkboard." Outdoor bench: Orchard Supply Hardware, painted black; front door paint: Cool Aqua, Benjamin Moore; sconce: Lowe's

I love this vibrant turquoise door against the dark sage-green house color. The white door trim makes it all look crisp.

trim color sidelights only door painted

entry or back hall door w/o sidelight

kendall charcoal-benjamin moore color