A coat of blue paint on the front door can quickly refresh a dated exterior.
Dark blue door paint.
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.
Set off by the red brick the bold shade offers a high energy look.
A glossy black door on a blue house can look fantastic.
For a cheerful look try painting your door in a bright shade of yellow.
For an update on the classic look replace your hardware with dark oil rubbed bronze.
But blue is a color that goes with any architectural style as you will see below.
Wherever possible i ve named the exact paint color used for your reference.
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.
Like i showed above we have a dark blue front door.
This sailor blue is a great example of cool front door colors.
It goes well with the style of our home a white saltbox colonial.
Are blue doors out.
See the 2020 paint trends here.
From white to orange the dark charm of navy blue adds an element of sophistication.
A dark wood stain can accent intricately carved details while allowing the door s natural beauty to shine through.
Decorative wood doors may benefit more from staining than a colorful paint job.
Navy blue is a solid color choice for a front door because it goes with every color on the spectrum.
Painting tips and tricks.
Here the dark front door color picks up the brownish tones in the gray shingle siding.
It is a traditional choice.
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.
Let me know what you decide.
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.
If you were to paint your house to work with a blue door like this one you might want to stick with light neutrals that veer toward the cooler grayer end of the spectrum.
A dusky blue green front door.
Try clockwise from top left all from dunn edwards.
The house number matches the cream colored trim paint.
The door has an oversized 16 panel window to let the light in and allow people to see who s at the door.
Cosmic blue 4008 10c valspar.
It will help it to fade in a bit.
Benjamin moore classic french gray via cvi design.
Beautiful blue dea136 silver city de6337 sparkling frost de6345 and frostbite de6274.
Almost black doors look so amazing and the trick is the almost black part.