40 Best Front Door Paint Colors to Give Your Home an Inviting Entry
Up your home's curb appeal instantly with just one can of paint!
Whether you’re positioned just off the road or down a winding drive, a vibrant front door is the architectural equivalent of a neighborly “happy to see ya.” Painting your front door is an easy and inexpensive weekend DIY project that will make a huge improvement to the appearance of your home. But, with so many color choices out there, it can be overwhelming to find that just right paint color to complement your stately brick house or to add a cheerful accent to your crisp white farmhouse. We've made it easy for you with this roundup of some of our favorite front entries, all with inviting doors painted in a full range of hues.
For a polished, sophisticated look, consider a black front door. Think blue for something classically country—from an airy sky blue to a handsome navy. The color red has age-old cred: In Colonial times, a red front door indicated weary travelers were welcome to spend the night. And, a shade of green is a natural compliment to a shingled cottage or other neutral exterior. Whatever color you choose, we suggest using a high gloss paint. Not only will it its light reflecting sheen help your door stand out, the finish's durability and easiness to clean ensures it will hold up to all that in and out traffic.
Once you've given your front door its facelift, make your entry even more welcoming with a seasonal wreath, then it's on to your yard for a colorful update with hydrangeas, roses, or a bed of bee and butterfly attracting wildflowers.
Bold Red
Give a neutral house a splash of color by painting both the window frames and the front door a cheery red. It gives a house personality while still letting it blend into its natural surroundings.
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Classic Black
It doesn't get any more classic than white clapboard siding (Cloud White by Benjamin Moore) accented by black shutters and front door.
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SHOP BLACK BY BENJAMIN MOORE
Golden Yellow
This little storybook brick cottage welcomes with its vibrant door. The golden tones of the yellow compliment the brown undertones of the home's brick exterior.
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SHOP GOLDEN RETRIEVER BY BENJAMIN MOORE
RELATED: Take a tour of the inside of this dreamy little cottage.
Peachy Pink
Looking for a little feminine flair? Try a pastel pink. Complete the look with a pair of copper lanterns, brass dragonfly door knocker, and a vintage-styled mailbox.
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SHOP PEACH PUNCH BY GLIDDEN
Beachy Blue
Turn any home into a beach-worthy escape with an uplifting sky blue. Here, on Paul Caddell's New York cottage, the crisp, clean blue pairs perfectly with the brown shingled exterior and adds more interest than if he had simply gone with the same white paint color as the home's trim.
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RELATED: Peek inside this antiques-filled, tiny Hamptons cottage.
Mint Green
A minty green front door gives a a fresh, modern upgrade to a traditional exterior.
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SHOP ARSENIC BY FARROW & BALL
RELATED: Get instructions on how to make this croquet mallet wreath plus 25+ other summer wreaths.
Rustic Orange
If fall is your favorite season, choose a color that compliments all those pumpkins and gourds. It will make your house a standout come October and all year round.
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SHOP PUMPKIN PATCH BY GLIDDEN
Bright Pink
A picturesque little Victorian farmhouse deserves the prettiest of front doors. This crisp pink hue does just the trick.
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Happy Green
If you have an all white house, consider leaving the door white but painting the frame of your screen or storm door a color. It's a little change that will have big impact. For added fun, try the same color on your porch floor!
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SHOP NURTURE GREEN BY SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
Blueish Black
A soft black on the front door and window elevates this simple board-and-batten exterior.
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SHOP DEEP SPACE BY BENJAMIN MOORE
Drab Green
Pair the look of weathered shingles with a warm green that has some brown undertones. Outlined in a creamy white, the look is fresh, while still evoking historic charm.
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SHOP CHOPPED DILL BY BENJAMIN MOORE
Bright Red
Bright red is a perfect compliment to a dark gray exterior. It brings a classic but punchy look to a home.
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SHOP CANDY APPLE BY GLIDDEN
RELATED: Take a tour of the rest of this dreamy Minnesota lake house.
Honey Gold
Green undertones make this brownish yellow a nice choice for rustic cedar cabins. It brings enough color to draw attention but doesn't distract from the natural surroundings.
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SHOP SUMMERDALE GOLD BY BENJAMIN MOORE
RELATED: See inside this charming 1940s Maine cottage.
Olive Green
The yellow undertones of an olive green make it a nice pairing with creamier colored siding.
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SHOP BESPOKE GREEN BY MAGNOLIA HOME
Sky Blue
A calming shade of blue brings the sea and sky straight to your front door, making it an ideal choice for a white farmhouse. Complete the look with a galvanized ceiling light, nickel anchor door knocker, galvanized bucket planters, and a woven basket mailbox.
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Sunny Yellow
It doesn't get much cuter than this tiny schoolhouse-turned-cottage! Homeowners John Loecke and Jason Oliver Nixon of interior design firm Madcap Cottage amped up the cuteness with a sunny yellow door and striped green awnings
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RELATED: Tour this inside of this print and color filled cottage.
Tar Black
A black door can make a strong style statement, especially in a shiny, inky shade against soft gray siding.
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RELATED: Peek inside this new-build (yes, new-build!) saltbox-style farmhouse that looks centuries old.
Bright Blue
Colonial-style homes pair perfectly with a red, white, and blue color palette. Architect Patrick Ahearn selected the exact right blue hue when designing this house.
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Red Orange
Homeowner Jenn Chiarelli gave her home's gray shingled exterior a dose of "c'mon on in" thanks to a reddish-orange door. White trim offsets the punchy door and ensures it doesn't overwhelm.
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SHOP POMEGRANATE BY DUNN-EDWARDS PAINT
RELATED: See more of this cheery and colorful California cottage.
Spring Green
Keep your home looking vibrant all year long with a jovial shade of green, like this one on designer Loi Thai's Maine home.
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Erin Cavoto is the Editorial Assistant at ThePioneerWoman.com, covering food, holidays, home decor, and more.
Jennifer Kopf is the Executive Editor of Country Living. She also covers antiques and collecting.
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