10 Front Door Makeover Ideas

If eyes are the window to your soul, a front door should set the tone for the rest of your home. With spring cleaning underway and everyone looking for a pick me up, a front door color update can be just the project to inspire you. Here are 10 front door makeover ideas to make your house the envy of the block.

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When painting your front door, be sure to purchase the appropriate blend of paint to get the longest life from your work. No matter what color you choose, you will want to be sure you get a semi-gloss finish. This will allow a smoother finished surface and lower sheen than its counterparts. It will have some shine to protect the finish without overwhelming eyes on bright days.

Forest Green

Create the visual delight of a safari by adding a few things to your front door. Paint the door a forest green. Add in some golden hardware to give it a luxurious look. With some ferns and plants flanking the door and the addition of an animal or tribal print mat, you’re sure to have a perfectly emerald look.

Soft Pink

Avoid baby and go even softer when using pink on your front door. The color lends itself to romance, especially when paired with antique brass handles and hardware. Use a deep green leafy wreath and vibrant plants to trim the sides for a romantic and striking visual contrast on the front of your home.

The New Black

A black door used to be a no-go from stylists but it’s more commonly touted for its secure and regal feelings. Since the eye reads black as a neutral, it’s a great way to add an additional color to the front of your home without causing any interactions with your current color palette. Use the color with shiny new hardware and pretty flowers to welcome you home on a daily basis.

Sunny Yellow

Choose a yellow for your front door to bring a smile to faces on your block. Avoid butter yellow and go just paler for an eye-popping entrance. Take the style up a notch by planting yellow hued flowers in beds and planters around the door. Go full circle by adding a wispy wreath of yellow and green.

Plum Perfect

Take a deep plum and make a modern doorway with an expensive and opulent looking entrance to your home. Add antique brass or golden embellishments to create a grand look. Shop around for an overhead, hanging light sconce and a lion statue for a true transformation to a centuries old residence with a contemporary twist.

Farmhouse Fun

If you’re seeking the charm of an old farmhouse, use a barely there pastel blue to decorate your door. The color will have guests asking is it blue, or is it white? Add some matching side lamps for lighting up dark nights. The final touch comes from a wooden based planter with greenery to give your entrance the simple and elegant farmhouse feeling you’re seeking.

Bold Blue

Adding a bright blue to your front door makes a statement for your whole home. The color is modern and simple when paired with neutral tones throughout the rest of the color palette. Avoid going overboard by adding natural hues around the door. Try black urn planters and accessories like numbers and handles. Then add a leafy eucalyptus wreath to complete the look.

Chic Chartreuse

Give your guests something to look forward to with a chartreuse door and perfectly matching gold house numbers. The similar colors work well together to create a cohesive palette. When working with colors that are so similar, play with shapes to give your entrance personality. Try an oval backing for your numbers, square wreath, and unique knocker. This allows each element to stand on its own while feeling unique.

Simple Sky Blue

Dark colors on a front door can be dramatic, but going with lighter colors allow you to evoke a sense of playfulness. Get inspired by the spring sky and bring the shade to your front door. Sky blue gives the front porch of a home an airy ambiance that will make your whole home feel lighter. The color will work equally well paired with black planters of greenery or pumpkins in the fall. Add a natural mat and brown-based wreath to give it a more approachable look.

Terrific Teal

If you’re bored with neutrals and looking for a statement piece, go teal! While blue is a traditional choice for a front door, adding the green hue to it updates the color to a contemporary and unexpected option. Using bronze hardware, a turquoise toned mat and vivid plants to create a stylish respite among the bland.

Schedule an Estimate

If you are looking to update the exterior of your home, our crews are here to help. We can add color to porches, front doors, and exteriors in a quick and easy way for you. Schedule a free, no-obligation paint estimate appointment to discuss your project today.