Your front door is more than just an entrance to your home; it also expresses who you are. It’s always important to consider energy efficiency, maintenance, cost, and style when purchasing a new front door, but did you know that the color of your door can also reveal a lot about you?
It is far easier to re-paint your front door than the entire exterior when giving your home a makeover, whether for your own style or to put it on the market. Here’s our advice on the best front door colors for your home and what they might say about your personality.
Different Colors and Their Meanings
- Red
This color has been associated with gracious hospitality for a long time. A red front door in early American history indicated visitors were welcome to spend the night. This could explain why red is a popular front door color for many Colonial-style homes.
Red doors also denoted homes connected to the Underground Railroad, where fleeing slaves could find safety. A red door signaled the end of the mortgage in Scottish history. (“Out of the red,” as it were.) Red doors were also said to ward off evil spirits in Ireland. You may be a natural entertainer who enjoys welcoming unexpected visitors and partygoers if you prefer a red entry door.
- Orange
“Refreshing fun,” says the orange front door. If you select an orange door, you may be the life of the party, gregarious, and anything but shy. An orange front door complements modern or mid-century modern architecture. However, a bold personality could make it work with any style.
- Blue
Blue, like all colors, comes in a variety of shades. A medium to dark blue represents serenity and calm, indicating to the visitor that the interior is a haven. Many Georgian homes have rich blue doors that look especially nice when surrounded by white.
A light blue door is an unusual color for a door, but it looks excellent at the seaside and in traditional homes. It conveys to others that you enjoy bringing the outdoors into your home and prefer fresh and bright things.
- Green
A green front door has traditionally represented wealth, health, and safety. Not surprising, a green door complements traditional-style homes.
If you are a solid citizen with a confident demeanor, a deep, dark green may appeal to you. A brighter, bolder green may be the best choice if you prefer adventure and the great outdoors.
- Black
Traditional elegance is embodied by classic black. A black front door, like the “little black dress,” looks good in every home style and is a trendy door color for modern-style homes.
The person who chooses black is likely to favor the timeless and classic. If this describes you, we anticipate a well-organized, slightly formal interior when we open your door.
- Grey
While not traditionally associated with front doors, grey is experiencing a surge in popularity and is becoming a more popular front door color.
Dark or pale, we believe it communicates to others that you are sophisticated, reserved, and interested in current trends. A house with an intelligent grey front door is likely to be very stylish, and your guests can expect to be well entertained when they step inside!
- Yellow
Yellow is a cheerful, bright color that exudes warmth. It is not for the weak-hearted to have a bright yellow front door, but it communicates to the world that you are an optimist who dislikes grey (although, interestingly, yellow and grey can look beautiful together).
If you like yellow, go for it and pick a bright, sunny shade. Mustardy colors are more challenging to achieve and require more thought. If you have a yellow door, it tends to show dirt, so give it a good wipe down regularly – you don’t want dirty yellow to greet visitors.
- White
White is a safe choice for a front door color, but it also reflects a fresh, clean, and airy feeling. If you prefer the purity of white, you may be someone who likes things to be tidy and well-organized and appreciates the spa-like beauty of simplicity and serenity.
- Brown
Depending on the shade, brown can indicate warmth and dependability (light brown) or introversion and privacy (dark brown).
- Pink
You’re a sucker for traditional romantic gestures, and you’re also quite thoughtful and generous. You may have raised a house full of men, but every pillow has a monogram, and every drink has a garnish.
- Purple
Lastly, a purple front door reveals a great deal about the individual who lives behind it. Yes, purple is the royal color, but the shade you choose, like other colors, has an impact on your position in the royal family.
To convey sophistication, paint your entry door lavender. Choosing a solid color, such as violet, may indicate that you are bold or risk-taking. A deep, darker purple screams “rich.” You may not be fabulously rich, but you have expensive taste and aren’t afraid to show it.
Often it seems that the color of your front door has more to do with the curb appeal of your home than with your personality, but a colorful front door is more than just a fashion statement. The color you choose for your main entrance reveals a lot about your personality and has a big impact on visitors. After all, it’s the first thing visitors see when they arrive at your home. Not to mention how frequently it comes up when giving directions – hello, yellow door people!
No matter what your favorite color is, you can find help at the Housing and Education Alliance (HEA). Supported by Car Credit, HEA works with low-income families to find housing solutions and prepare people for home ownership. Go to www.heausa.org to learn more.
