Preparing your home to go on the market? We have several tips and tricks – so contact us today. Here is just one quick and easy way to freshen up your curb appeal – paint the front door.
Red
“There’s something about a red door that says, ‘Come in. Good things are inside.’ It’s very joyful and welcoming, and gutsy at the same time. You’re drawn to this red. You can’t resist. I’d describe it as scarlet with a hint of terra-cotta. It would make a great toenail polish.” —Raun Thorp
Pratt & Lambert Redseal Scarlet O’Hara 1870
Bright Green
“This is the color of a fresh-cut lawn, frozen peas, or Kermit the Frog. It’s bright, not acidy, and would give a lift to clapboard siding or brick. I see an antique boot-scraper, like one of those long cast-iron dachshunds, in front of it. And don’t bother with any of those potted plants that inevitably wilt. This green is all the life you need.” —Harry Heissmann
Benjamin Moore Grand Entrance Sullivan Green 560
Gray-Blue
“I recently repainted my front door in a steely gray-blue — a lake blue — using a marine-quality enamel paint so shiny it looks wet. It’s the perfect complement to my sand-color stucco house. Sand and water — great imagery for the humid Houston climate. Serendipitously, it also looks good with my collection of antique delftware on the hall table.” —Ann Wolf
Fine Paints of Europe Hollandlac 9225
Dark Gray
“To stand out or not to stand out, that was the question. We opted for the latter approach and went with a rich, harmonious neutral, a dark greenish gray that felt more appropriate for our rather traditional neighborhood. It’s also the perfect background for seasonal wreaths or colorful planters.” —Birch Coffey
Benjamin Moore Regal Select Mohegan Sage 2138-30
Citrus Green
“Before you even enter a house, the front door tells a story about who lives inside. This citrusy green is not a self-effacing color. It says, ‘I’m confident. I’m a style-setter.’ In the bright California sun, it feels fresh and happy. Add some terra-cotta pots with hot pink bougainvillea, because pink and green are so beautiful together.” —Heidi Bonesteel
Dunn-Edwards Evershield Citron DE5473
Purple-Blue
“Whenever I travel to London and Paris, I’m always wowed by the dynamite blue doors on all the toniest townhouses. I love the full range of blues, but I think my favorite is this deep purple-blue with a hint of smoky gray. It looks particularly rich in a superhigh sheen with a bold brass door knocker.” —Molly Luetkemeyer
Sydney Harbour Paints Aqua Gloss Enamel Deep Sea
Black-Green
“I like dark trim on houses. But instead of just being black, this is a black-green, which is softer and prettier. It’s also neutral, so it will work with anything you put in the foyer. Most people forget to think about how the color will look in the room, when the door is open. This has the same monochromatic, graphic quality as the silver tea paper on the walls and the faux-zebra rug.” —Jan Showers
Benjamin Moore Impervo Black Forest Green
Sage-Gray
“Think of this as a Belgian gray, one of those moody colors. Sometimes it looks gray, sometimes sage, and at other times brown. It reminds me of wet cement, particularly when done in lacquer. It would be very handsome paired with chic brass fittings and a limestone surround.” —Robert Brown
C2 Paint Premium Exterior Woodpecker C386
Brown
“This is a dramatic, deeply nuanced brown — more chocolate than espresso — with pink and red undertones. Like chocolate, it pairs well with so many things, from brick to stone. It would look fantastic with grayish-blue or burnished red trim. And imagine the flowers you could plant alongside it—heathery purples, pinks, and chartreuse.” —Martin Horner
Benjamin Moore Aura Wenge AF-180
Blue-Green
“Somewhere between green and a more classical Palladian blue, this brought a breath of fresh air to a wonderful old house. Colors can be tricky outdoors and many come off as too bright. But this has just enough punch and stands proudly against the limestone front porch. Two white-blooming jasmine trees in lead containers were the final touch.” —Matthew Carter
Benjamin Moore Impervex Covington Blue HC-138
Light Blue
“This blue, with a touch of periwinkle, would make a door feel cheerful no matter the weather outside. As for finishes, the only one we ever do on front doors is high-gloss enamel. It looks newer longer, it’s easier to keep clean, and it’s also the best backdrop for a polished metal knocker and doorknob.” —Julie Kleiner
Farrow & Ball Exterior Full Gloss Lulworth Blue 89
Orange
“We wanted to bring that funky 1960s vibe back to a Palm Springs house, so we replaced the 1980s ‘Southwestern’ door with a flat, midcentury-modern door and painted it orange. Finding a bright enough orange was surprisingly hard, but we did it. Now, as you’re landing at the nearby airport, you can actually see the front door from the plane!” —Brian Dittmar
Benjamin Moore Advance Electric Orange 2015-10
Call us today for other tips to help prepare your home for sale! Enrico Pozzo, Barry Bergner & the SeattlebyDesign Team
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