Home Curb Appeal 22 Front Door Paint Ideas for an Instant Exterior Refresh By Patricia Shannon Patricia Shannon Patricia Shannon gives how-to content a can-do attitude, sharing her knowledge and research on housekeeping, decorating, gardening, etiquette, beauty, and more. She has been writing and editing lifestyle content for more than a decade. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on June 23, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Alison Miksch You've cleaned your house from top to bottom and updated your landscaping with flourishing plants and florals, but your home is still missing something. You're in luck if you want an easy way to update your home's curb appeal. Adding a fresh coat of paint to your front door is a quick way to transform your home's appearance and create a welcoming entrance. Punchy hues of turquoise, green, blue, and yellow will give your exterior a wow-worthy look in no time. Your home will be known as the house with the (fill-in-color) door. For statement-making front door paint colors, try one of these suggestions that complements your home's exterior. 01 of 23 Freshen Your Front Door Gone are the days of boring, neutral doors. Brighten your home with a fresh coat of paint for your front door! These vibrant shades, like glossy red and china blue, will make your home's exterior the neighborhood's focal point. Find the perfect match for your house. 02 of 23 Schoolhouse Red Door Laurey W. Glenn Consider a red schoolhouse door if your front yard blossoms with blue hydrangeas. It catches the eye and plays off the naturally complementary colors of its surroundings. A neutral, white brick or clapboard exterior will allow this door to be the main focal point. 03 of 23 Classic Blue Hector Sanchez A stunning cobalt blue door provides a classic, traditional pop of color. The matching blue pots are a brilliant addition to the look. Try surrounding the front door entrance with bright sunshine-colored florals for a varied color palette. 04 of 23 Garden Green Door Hector Sanchez A bright green gives a cheery welcome. The shiny paint reflects the lantern pendant's flame, giving it a stunning nighttime appearance. The natural tones of this earthy green highlight your home's landscaping, so make sure to plan your yard accordingly. 05 of 23 Brilliant Turquoise Blue Laurey W. Glenn This refreshing hue perfectly complements the brass hardware and container gardens bursting with yellow blooms. Adding such a bright color to your front exterior establishes a friendly atmosphere on your front porch. If space allows, carry shades of turquoise or blue throughout the front porch for a cohesive look. 06 of 23 Traditional Red Door Hector M. Sanchez This red door, paired with the white exterior, creates a patriotic look that works well with traditional colonial houses. Balance your home's exterior with a mix of blue shades to avoid an overbearing thematic decor. Red paint naturally draws a viewer's eye and attention. 07 of 23 Navy Blue Door Photo: Francesco Lagnese This navy blue door dazzles next to the subtle green and white trim adorning the house. The brass hardware is an absolute no-brainer with this palette. Using a dark front door color draws your focus and allows the other elements to shine. 08 of 23 Terrific Teal Hector M. Sanchez If you can't tell whether this door is blue or green, that's because it's a little bit of both. Equal parts of these hues create one happy-looking entry. Flanked by green-trimmed windows, the front door stands on top of a blue-painted floor completing this blended color palette. 09 of 23 Tomato Red Door Hector Sanchez An orangey-red door adds a little fun to a traditional exterior. The muted color palette overall appears lighter because the rustic-yellow exterior creates a brighter complexion. Since this entrance uses many colors, choosing similar flowers ties the space together. 10 of 23 Easy Light Blue Laurey W. Glenn Three stunning sets of French doors, illuminated with light-blue paint, complement the home's deeper blue shutters. This light color freshens a space with an easy-going breezy quality. A tonal shift in paint color used on the shutters completes this airy exterior. 11 of 23 Sunny Yellow Laurey W. Glenn If you paint the door, why not paint the whole house? Yellow and green are just about as fresh as it gets. The sunshine quality of your home will make you smile every time you get home. 12 of 23 Farmhouse Red Door Alison Miksch A red brick path and border of red flowers lead the way to this stunning entry. In this big yard, the front door can easily get lost. The vivid red paint ensures the front door will remain a bold focal point–even from the street. 13 of 23 Make it Tropical Photo: Hector M. Sanchez Even if you don't live near the ocean, an island-inspired door will make you feel in a tropical mood. This door, paired with vibrant flowers, remains a focal point. Brushed brass hardware is excellent for this paint color because it continues the weathered-beach look. 14 of 23 Light Green Door Photo: Laurey W. Glenn This green door is so subtle that it almost appears grey. The simple infusion of color is perfect for a white exterior if you don't want to disturb the neutral palette. Adding plants near this subtle green door will help introduce color while maintaining its natural quality. 15 of 23 Try Vermillion Hector M. Sanchez This bold choice works well with a stucco exterior painted sky blue. The hue also works well with a plain white exterior house. Trying this unexpected color can be intimating, but using vermillion in a small space can have a significant impact. 16 of 23 Denim Blue Door Hector M. Sanchez A deeper blue still brightens an exterior but also adds warmth. Denim blue jeans will never go out of style, so you can expect this paint color to have staying power as well. This front entrance is simply classic, paired with white trim and a tan clapboard house. 17 of 23 Just Peachy Hector Sanchez A peach door complements nearby brick and provides contrast to the surrounding white pillars and siding. Next to the reddish-orange brick and trimmed in white, the exterior fits this door perfectly. This statement-making color doesn't need a lot of extra frills to freshen up an entrance. 18 of 23 Classic Black Door Photo: Hector M. Sanchez Nothing makes a more dramatic statement than an eye-catching stark black door. This entrance is immeasurably more sophisticated by painting the front door this high-gloss color. Only a simple wooden sconce and unique door knocker are needed to decorate this space as it is perfect. 19 of 23 Accentuate the Wood Amazon When considering an update to your front door, consider the beauty that already exists within the wood grains. Hiding a wood door behind a coat of paint obscures one of your home's best features. This neutral alternative to paint allows your house's structure and architectural elements to shine, in addition to your chosen decor. 20 of 23 Back to Basics Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Lilt Floral Design It might not be the most exciting choice for paint color, but white can be precisely what your home's exterior needs to look complete. A fresh coat of white paint, matching the windows and trim, can add a cohesive, crisp appearance. Have fun with this paint color by accentuating the door's hardware or using a wreath to add warmth. 21 of 23 Embrace Forest Green Hector Manuel Sanchez Taking notice of your natural surroundings can influence your paint color decisions. A lush, verdant green emulating the forest can add a dimension to your entrance that a neutral color does not achieve. A rich color like olive green works nicely with both dark brick and light exteriors. 22 of 23 Try Moody Plum Laurey W. Glenn Try a distinctive color, like a deep purple or plum, to make your house different from any other you've seen. The shade can be fun for holidays or seasons, experimenting with decor and playing off its unique hue. An eggplant-inspired door shines more brightly in direct sunlight. 23 of 23 Add Some Blush Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller There's something sweet about a blush pink door. This inviting paint color works well in sunny climates but can also be a glimmer of light during winter. 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