13 Favorite Front Door Colors

Changing up your front door is a great way to alter the entire look of your home and add a serious dose of curb appeal. A fresh coat of paint is an easy and affordable way to make a difference, but sometimes investing in a new door with special details is worth the splurge. See what designers and architects love about these stylish front doors.

Contemporary Cool

Cool non-traditional choices for a front door are lime and turquoise, says garden designer Carmen Johnston. This contemporary home was designed by Koch Architects, based in Berkeley, Calif.

Teal Appeal

Teal is a popular choice indoors and out, starting with the front door. The peppy palette is a smart alternative for a homeowner who is tired of a black or taupe door, says Georgia landscape designer Danna Cain of Home & Garden Design.

Better Red

A red front door is a vibrant choice, whether the home has a stucco or brick front.

Classic White and Brick

A white door pops against gray and red brick in a historic Atlanta neighborhood. Brick homes can use a front door color other than red, says landscape designer Danna Cain of Home & Garden Design.

Darken Your Door

If the house has a red brick exterior, a dark door works best, says landscape designer Danna Cain. Photo courtesy of Georgia Front Porch.

Slate Blue

A home without shutters gives you more flexibility when selecting a front door color. Choosing a blue-based paint color can be an alternative to dark green, taupe or black, says landscape designer Danna Cain.

Down With Brown

A rich brown door with decorative details can present a nice contrast to a white wood exterior and fit with the home's historic look. This Madison, Ga., residence dates to 1820.

Door With a View

A brown front door with leaded glass makes an entryway instantly noticeable, says Bruce Holliday with Landscape Plans Plus.

Brown With Leaded Glass

A brown wood front door isn't lost in the columned portico and contributes to this grand entryway. The leaded glass adds an upscale feature, says landscape designer Bruce Holliday.

Traditional Pairing

Red is a frequent choice for homes with a traditional look, fitting with brick, molding and columns painted white. "The old-fashioned, welcoming color for a front door is red," says Bruce Holliday of Landscape Plans Plus.

Back in Black

The black-painted front door gives a stately look to a red brick home in a historic Atlanta neighborhood. Shutters are painted in a matching color.

High Contrast

For a traditional approach, a set of double glass doors stained brown gives a rich aesthetic to a white-brick entryway.

Red Door Welcome

A red door is an attractive way to welcome guests, such as in this two-story stucco home with a stone walkway, stairs and porch.