1Bring in a Sunny Shade
Take a cheerful approach with a bright yellow door, which instantly makes guests feel welcome. For a personal touch, enhance the look with a textured yarn wreath.
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2Boost Visual Interest With Archways
3Go for Dark Wood
Not only is solid wood sturdy and secure, but a fresh stain looks cozy and modern. Two slim glass panels allow natural light to enter the home, while statement gold hardware elevates the look.
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4Try a Dutch Door
Swap a traditional front door for a half door, which allows a breeze and sunlight to enter your home when it’s open. We love that this blogger chose a peachy pink shade.
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5Choose a Calming Color
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7Accessorize the Front Door
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8Install Trim Around the Door
Make your entrance stand out by installing bright white trim around a black door. For a bit of style, layer door mats and bring in concrete planters filled with gorgeous flowers.
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9Consider Classic Red
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From cherry red to deep burgundy, this classic color is a popular choice for front doors. Not only is red considered a symbol of good luck, the varying shades add personality to an exterior.
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10Use a Wood Stain
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11Choose Bright White
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Keep it clean and crisp with a white front door. Six large glass panels, plus two sidelights, allow natural light to surge into the house.
12Experiment With a Monochrome Look
Once you’ve settled on a siding color, paint your front door a few shades lighter or darker. To break up the monochrome style, install white trim around the front door.
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13Decorate With Planter Boxes
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17Go Bold With Navy Blue
Blue is a popular choice for the front door, but darker shades look sleek and polished. Pair navy blue with a matte black knob and door knocker.
18Add a Transom Window
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Allow light to stream into your interior by installing an arched transom window above the front door. It’s more secure than having a glass-paneled front door!
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19Draw Inspiration From Nature
Paint your front door a charming shade, like dark green, that draws from the beauty of surrounding nature. Natural wood planter boxes filled with shrubs tie the look together.
20Hang Lanterns on Each Side
Let lanterns flank the front door to illuminate your entryway, while also adding style and creating symmetry.
Alyssa Gautieri (she/her) is the associate lifestyle editor for Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things home and interior design. Prior to joining GH in 2022, she wrote for publications including ELLE Decor, Chairish, BobVila.com, Unique Homes Magazine and LODGING Magazine, in addition to crafting product copy for home brands like BrylaneHome and VIGO Industries.
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Source: Home Ideas - goodhousekeeping.com