The front door is considered to be the welcoming centre of your home so it is an element of your exterior that should not be overlooked. We have put together a small list of things to consider when selecting a colour for your front door.
Don’t be afraid to play with colour
Your front door is a small project in the grand scheme of things, so it is a great place to try a pop of colour! Worst case scenario, you repaint if it doesn’t work out. When choosing a pop of colour, we recommend staying true to the homes style as well as keeping in line with the rest of the tones of the exterior.
Source: Benjamin Moore
Use your brick or stone as a jumping off point
Brick and Stone tend have various tones so it is a great place to start when picking colours. You can pull darker shades or lighter tones to accent on the front door.
Don’t pick colours out indoors
Always pick your front door colour outside. If you are at a paint store, bring colour chips or samples home with you to see them with your exterior elements as well as in natural light.
Source: Benjamin Moore
Consider your trim
Your trim surrounding the door should not be ignored, especially if it is white. When. You pick a front door colour, consider painting out the trim in the same colour or in a complimenting, contrast colour.
Have some fun with it
If you opt for a pop of colour on your front door, try to flank the door with matching flowers or greenery to carry the pop of colour elsewhere.
That’s a round up of our tips & tricks to consider when picking a front door colour.