{"id":3392,"date":"2021-04-02T20:10:26","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T20:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/?p=3392"},"modified":"2023-07-11T16:23:53","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T16:23:53","slug":"choose-right-colour-front-door","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.geranium.com\/blog\/choose-right-colour-front-door\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Right Colour for your Front Door"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Your front door is the first thing people see when coming to your home, and the last thing they see when leaving.  The right colour sets the tone and says a lot about you and your home.  Here\u2019s what your front door says.<\/p>\n

Red<\/strong><\/span>
\nThe colour red<\/a> is associated with vitality, energy and happiness. In many cultures, red represents luck and good fortune. This is the perfect bold colour to excite people coming into your home.<\/p>\n

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In Feng Shui, a red front door simply means \u201cwelcome.\u201d<\/p><\/div>\n

Yellow<\/strong><\/span>
\nOften the perfect complement to your house\u2019s exterior, yellow<\/a> is a welcoming way to go when painting your front door. It\u2019s known as a bright, energetic colour<\/a> that inspires happiness. What a great way to make a first impression!<\/p>\n

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A sunny yellow door will brighten your home and your day!<\/p><\/div>\n

Green<\/strong><\/span>
\nAdd life to your home\u2019s exterior with a green<\/a> front door. It reflects the colours found in nature and symbolizes new beginnings. There are so many shades to choose from. Get adventurous with a slice of lime<\/a> or take a more traditional approach with Greenery,<\/a> a former Pantone Colour of the Year!<\/p>\n

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Bring nature to your front door, your neighbours will be “green” with envy.<\/p><\/div>\n

Black<\/strong><\/span>
\nIf you want to convey elegance, paint your front door black<\/a>. It\u2019s a bold statement of strength and sophistication, yet the simplicity brings a level of order and grace to your front porch. <\/p>\n

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Tricorn Black by Sherwin-Williams<\/a> adds elegance to the front of this home,<\/p><\/div>\n

Blue<\/strong><\/span>
\nFrom powder blue, to indigo or stunning cobalt, blues<\/a> are the perfect way to go when painting your front door. These popular colours offer a warm welcome every time you come home!<\/p>\n

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Beautiful blues exude calmness, the exact feeling you want your guests to have!<\/p><\/div>\n

Orange<\/strong><\/span>
\nExpress your personal style with a bold entrance. There is nothing more bright and cheerful than a splash of orange<\/a> and a fun way to boost your curb appeal.<\/p>\n

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Your home is front and centre when you paint your door orange<\/a>.<\/p><\/div>\n

Gray<\/strong><\/span>
\nThis neutral is chic and sleek of gray is always on trend. Gray<\/a> is sure to bring a modern elegance to your front door without going too dark with black, or too neutral with beige. <\/p>\n

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The right gray has the power to create warm elegance to your entrance.<\/p><\/div>\n

Whether it\u2019s sunny yellow or warm and welcoming blue, your front door is a fun and inexpensive way to brighten up your home\u2019s exterior.<\/p>\n

Still not sure which colour to choose?  Here’s a chart that will help with this decision, or try this quiz<\/a>, to find the colour that best suits your personality and lifestyle! <\/p>\n

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Happy painting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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