17 Dutch Doors We’re Absolutely Loving

By Kaitlyn Yarborough

September 20, 2017

Credit: Houzz/Giffin & Crane General Contractors

You’ve heard that the eyes are the windows to the soul. Well, in that sense, doors are the windows to the soul of the home. (Yes, we know your home has actual windows too…just stick with us.) Your front door welcomes guests for the first time, gives personality at a glance from the street, and can be the ultimate conversation-starter if given the chance. Your mudroom door herds in a gaggle of children, wrangles in your beloved muddy pups, and is an epicenter of daily family life. So, when doors are woven so finely into our lives, why settle? Why not go with the ever-lovable, charm-pouring, personality-popping Dutch door? That’s what we said after falling head-over-heels in love with these Dutch doors. Bright pops of color, classic design, and a welcoming demeanor makes us want to saw all of our non-Dutch doors right in half (caution: not the best idea). From exterior to interior, these Dutch doors have captured our hearts and made it onto our to-do list.

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Two-Toned Colonial

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This home is dubbed an American Colonial Revival, and we love the white-and-blue Dutch door paired with the bold rug and greenery.

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Rustic Mudroom

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This bright white Dutch door opens to the all-wood mudroom, just beckoning you to venture outside.

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Crisp Black

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A white-and-black exterior color palette is made fresh with plenty of greenery. And the Dutch door is perfect for their furry friends to take a peek!

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Pretty in Pink

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This light pink Dutch door gives a playful touch to this home’s exterior. Who says you can’t go pretty in pink in the home?

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Dark Green Design

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This dark green color isn’t expected, but goes so nicely with the shingle exterior. The designs on the door are just stunning and add even more chicness.

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Rustic Farmhouse

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This sturdy wooden Dutch door evokes a farmhouse feel and pairs perfectly with the rustic, natural décor.

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Sunny Welcome

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Make a statement with a bright yellow front Dutch door. We love the pop of color and sunny disposition.

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Merry Red

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A red Dutch door is great anytime, but it really gets to shine around Christmas when it matches all of your décor—like this wreath

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Cozy Brick Mudroom

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This rustic mudroom gives a neutral, cozy feel with its brick floors, wooden furniture, shiplap walls, and a dark Dutch door that lets in plenty of light.