Dutch Doors We're Absolutely Loving

Who doesn't love a blue front door? This cheerful Dutch door was inspired by blue skies, and Behr's Greek Isles (P510-1) was the perfect shade to mimic them.

This traditional Georgian home in Atlanta is hiding a world of color behind its classic brick façade. Nowhere is that more apparent than in this wet bar hiding behind a charming Dutch door in the den. Sherwin-Williams' timeless shade Naval (SW 6244) was just right for the space. "It's an unexpected little jewel box," says designer Margaret Kirkland. "The deep color makes it feel hip, and the Dutch door is an interesting architectural detail."

After their parents bought a 1929 Blue Ridge Mountains vacation home in 1993, the three Morten sisters eventually transformed their childhood summer house to fit their own growing families. When the concept of a major renovation first came up, each sister independently asked their dad to preserve the home's original Dutch entry door, which Collinsville, Virginia-based Freeman's Restoration brought back to its original glory using historical techniques.

Our 2011 Idea House in the Texas Escondido community on Lake Lyndon B. Johnson is full of European inspiration. The Mediterranean villa-inspired space includes thoughtful exterior details like gold sandstone and bright blue trim. A series of terraces and courtyards, like this garden court, contribute to a sense of connectivity between the indoors and outdoors.

Designer Suzanne Kasler rescued a dark and dated kitchen and laundry room with some classic white subway tile and a few fun surprises, like a coat of high-gloss lilac paint on the ceiling and a charming Dutch door to keep the dogs contained or the laundry quiet when guests are over.

If you think this woodworking shed is charming, just wait until you see the picture-perfect home it's inspired by. Stunning additions like copper drainpipes, wood siding, and of course, a Dutch door, add to the custom appeal.

This Nashville home designed by Sarah Bartholomew is a masterclass in Georgian style. In the L-shaped kitchen, a classic but textured foundation of white shiplap walls, marble counters, and a Dutch door set the cozy but fresh tone. Accessories like French bistro stools, topiaries, Chippendale dining chairs, and blue and white ginger jars add character.