If you haven’t noticed, there’s a lingering trend going on. It’s lingered so long, I finally decided to jump on the bandwagon. Was I peer-pressured? Not really. Was I feeling a little left out? Possibly. Was my front door looking sad and dreary? Yup!
Front doors with pops of color have definitely been a thing for a while, and I’m here to tell you I started with my own front door and loved it so much, I helped my brother with his. With a few tips and some helpful advice, you, too, can have a door that “pops.”
Tips for painting your door
- Make sure you love your exterior paint color first. Deciding on a pop of color is hard if you aren’t happy with the more permanent color of your home.
- Take a drive around your neighborhood and see who else has joined the trend. Do bright-red doors already exist? This can help you choose a color that will make you stand out vs. blend in.
- What material is the door you are painting? Make sure you can repaint it if you decide to return to a neutral paint color in the future. Multiple layers of paint can affect how your door shuts, so keep the number of layers minimal.
- There are so many colors, which should you choose? Look to a color wheel! Simply research “color wheel” online and you’ll discover the complementary color that matches your exterior paint. My favorite tool is: https://www.canva.com/colors/color-wheel/ Keep in mind if your home is a neutral like beige, gray or cream, any color works. Just pay attention to details like your brick/stone color, landscaping, and outdoor décor to really narrow in on a color that won’t clash.
- Once you’ve narrowed down your color options, put them out for a vote! I posted on Facebook and asked my friends to help me choose. In the end, it steered me toward the color I felt most strongly about.
Have I convinced you to bring a pop of color into your life? Take advantage of this great weather we’ve been having and make it happen. I’d love to see the results – feel free to share photos when your project is complete!
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