Typically, the front door is the first thing you and your visitors see and interact with in your home. The state of the front door can make or break your home’s curb appeal, given its significant role in setting the tone of your exterior.
Traditionally, giving your front door a fresh paint court has been one of the easiest ways of sprucing a home’s frontal curb appeal. With the right tools and color choice, one can DIY their way into an enhanced curb appeal that yields an unforgettable first impression every time.
Likewise, a new front door installation designed and colored to uplift the entire front façade will instantly spruce up the looks of your home. That being said, your choice of color must be well-thought-out.
The door color should complement the overall exterior and work with other colors to create a cohesive design. Additionally, it should stand out and be the focal point of your home’s façade.
So, how do you choose the perfect color for your new front door installation? Which are the most popular colors for front doors? Let’s delve into door colors and explore how you can choose the perfect color for your home!
How to Choose the Perfect Color for Your New Front Door Installation
Are you wondering how to choose the perfect color for your front door? Consider our pointers to guide you:
- Considering the Overall Style – Consider your home’s design. You can take guidance from the front façade to select the perfect color for your front door installation. Traditional home designs thrive with dark and earthy tones-colored doors. On the other hand, modern home designs thrive with sleek, non-traditional colors; think of a blue or red colored door.
- Account for the Surroundings – You can draw inspiration from your immediate surroundings to choose a color that works well for your door and complements your home’s environment. Does your home have a well-manicured lawn? Why not select a deep green color inspired by the lawn? Are there thriving roses next to the front porch? Go a petal red color. Taking this approach will ensure your home belongs in the landscape.
- Consider the Door Design – Naturally, for a new installation, you will consider the overall door design that you want, including door trims and surrounding elements. Your design selection will also influence the door color. Consider using a traditional color palette if you intend to install traditional doors. Conversely, for modern door designs, consider using bold colors.
The Dos and Don’t of Choosing Front Door Color
When choosing the color of your front door, do not be afraid to pick bold colors if appropriate. While the traditional front door color tones for homes have been earth tones, you can stand out by choosing bold colors such as orange, deep red, lime green, or even yellow.
If you intend to paint new doors a bespoke color, you should refrain from using oil-based coatings on your fiberglass doors as they are inappropriate for the material. Instead, you should use 100% acrylic enamel paints. However, if you’re painting our metal doors, we recommend using oil-based enamel paints as they prevent rust while giving your door a stand-out appearance.
Popular Inviting Colors to Consider for Your New Front Door Installation
If you’re in the market for new fiberglass, vinyl, or metal doors, consider the following colors to give the front of your home an inviting and appealing look. However, you can purchase our paint-grade fiberglass door to paint a bespoke color later. The following are just a few of the popular options available today.
- Earthy Green Blue – An earthy green blue color will blend with natural surroundings while complementing both traditional and modern door designs.
- Cheerful Red – As you can tell, cheerful red is a bold color best used in modern home design. However, you can pair it with traditional home designs such as cottages where the surroundings are dotted with bright flowers.
- Creamy White – White is a timeless color and will always be trendy. However, you can add a twist to white doors by choosing a creamy white hue.
- Soft Black – Black colors add a stunning contrast to bright color façades, adding an eye-catching focal point while adding a sophisticated feel to your home entrance.
- Honey Beige – This particular color is loved for being subtly bold. It reflects light, giving your entrance a spacious feel without being on-your-face bold. As such, it works well in homes with limited frontal and dark façades. You can choose powder blue to create the same effect that honey beige yields.
Other trending colors for new front door installations include charcoal gray, rose pink, warm pink, sparkling apple, cool turquoise, light wood, and warm orange.
Stained Fiberglass Wood Grain Doors is Also an Excellent Option
Aside from choosing exciting colors, you may settle for a stained wood-grained finish for your front door. Staining the fiberglass door wood grain infuses a traditional wooden door appearance while affording you all the benefits of your fiberglass doors. This option gives you a low-maintenance, lightweight door that’s resistant to rotting, warping, or seasonal contraction and expansion.
If you desire a stained wood grain finish, we offer stain-grade fiberglass doors designed for staining. You’ll simply apply the gel stain followed by a finish to protect the stain and ensure it lasts long without deteriorating or fading.
Enhance Your Home’s Curb Appeal with the Perfect Front Door Color
At Family Windows & Doors, we understand that choosing the right color for your new front door installation is a significant decision that can transform the look and feel of your home. The perfect color not only enhances curb appeal, but also reflects your personal style and complements your home’s architecture.
Whether you’re looking to make a bold statement or achieve a timeless, classic look, our expert team is here to guide you through every step of the selection process. Trust Family Windows & Doors to help you create a welcoming entrance that you’ll love coming home to every day.
