For a quick makeover, consider painting your front door a fresh, new color. Usually, you can paint your door in under 30 minutes so it’s an easy and quick way to make a bold first impression. As of last year, our front door is yellow (Martha Stewart Cornbread) and I love it. It’s different, yet complements the traditional style of the house. Before going with your favorite color, of say hot pink, take a moment to consider the style of your house, the style of the neighborhood, and the colors already engaged. There’s bound to be a way to personalize your home, boost curb appeal, and not look out of place.
One of my friends had a basic black front door that she recently decided to change.
She took inspiration from one of her plant pots and painted the door a fresh coat of bright green. It works well because it coordinates with the abundant greenery in the yard.
If you’re going to paint your front door, choose a durable, exterior finish, such as gloss, semi-gloss, or satin (gloss having the highest sheen). If your front door sees a lot of sun, you may also want to consider using porch floor enamel paint since it is resistant to fading.
So, what color is YOUR front door?
-J
I love the vibrant green although I will be honest I am still not brave enough to do it!
You should totally go for it! Maybe not green but a fun color that goes with your home.
Thanks for sharing the Porch Floor enamel paint suggestion for a door that is getting full sun – I have 2 that face the sun all day long and it consitantly fades, streaks, etc. I am going to try this out!
Oh great! Please let me know how it works out!
Love it! That is such a refreshing and unique color for a door.
I adore Chartrusse the color you are calling bright green…it has always been my all time favorite color..as a teen we called it phychodelic green..back when the big phychodelic posters were all the rage! I love the door..my home is covered in cedar shingles and I think that color would be wonderful for the door as well as the house trim! Gorgeous!!!
Karen Warvi
Northern, CA.
Chartreuse is a bold statement for house trim! Hope you share pics if you do it!
I have actually seen it on a house just like mine with the Chartreuse…for door and trim..i am going into town today so if I can remember which street the house was on..i will take a picture.. I loved it because it made it look very cottage like….So pretty!