Rich glossy shades such as oxford blue and cranberry crunch tend to work well on period homes for an elegant feel while contemporary properties may suit cool greys such as gallant grey in a mid sheen finish for a look that s modern and sophisticated.
Dark blue door paint.
Cosmic blue 4008 10c valspar.
Here the dark front door color picks up the brownish tones in the gray shingle siding.
Decorative wood doors may benefit more from staining than a colorful paint job.
Benjamin moore classic french gray via cvi design.
Let me know what you decide.
Beautiful blue dea136 silver city de6337 sparkling frost de6345 and frostbite de6274.
A coat of blue paint on the front door can quickly refresh a dated exterior.
Navy blue is a solid color choice for a front door because it goes with every color on the spectrum.
Blue green front doors can be soft and subtle or punchy and fun depending on the look you re going for.
Painting tips and tricks.
Like i showed above we have a dark blue front door.
For an update on the classic look replace your hardware with dark oil rubbed bronze.
The door has an oversized 16 panel window to let the light in and allow people to see who s at the door.
Wherever possible i ve named the exact paint color used for your reference.
The door has black brushed metal hardware and a bold cream colored house number in an interesting font.
True black is very strong and can be harsh and while there are some circumstances and homes that a true black looks fabulous on interior doors i always try and steer my paint clients away from a true black.
It will help it to fade in a bit.
This classic brick facade with traditional detailing gets a modern update with a splashy cerulean blue paint color on the door.
Try clockwise from top left all from dunn edwards.
Almost black doors look so amazing and the trick is the almost black part.
For a cheerful look try painting your door in a bright shade of yellow.
A dark wood stain can accent intricately carved details while allowing the door s natural beauty to shine through.
It is a traditional choice.
If you want to accent a side door then paint it to match the front door but if you want the side doors to disappear and be less noticeable then paint it to match house or trim.
This sailor blue is a great example of cool front door colors.
Set off by the red brick the bold shade offers a high energy look.
It goes well with the style of our home a white saltbox colonial.
A dusky blue green front door.
See the 2020 paint trends here.
But blue is a color that goes with any architectural style as you will see below.
To see the paint colours suggested click on the name but to see what they really look like as the computer always buggers it up hop into your nearest paint provider.
From white to orange the dark charm of navy blue adds an element of sophistication.
The house number matches the cream colored trim paint.