55 Welcoming Front Door Colors Designers Love for 2025

Make a dramatic statement with a matte black front door, like on the exterior of this house designed by Madeline Stuart. The designer’s goal was to create a cohesive environment, meaning the door leading inside this Spanish Revival house had to hint at what was inside.

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The front door to this Houston house stands out by itself since it’s smack in the center of the stunning turret, but the light green hue Minnette Jackson chose for the color really makes it shine. It complements the deep greenery around the entrance and doesn’t stick out too much against the white brick.

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It’s not common to see front doors painted the same color as the rest of the home, but the look truly works with this Colonial. If designer Brittany Bromley hadn’t also painted the shutters and trim the same monochromatic white, then it might look a bit awkward. But since everything is so uniform, it’s extremely chic.

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Use your front door to create a stark contrast to the rest of your home’s exterior, such as burgundy with white. Designer Charlotte Barnes created a nice transition from bright white to deep burgundy, though, by choosing a darker wood tone for the front porch, ensuring the darkness of the door doesn’t feel out of place.

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Justina Blakeney’s 1926 Spanish-style home in California has a striking terra-cotta hue on its exterior woodwork. The Jungalow founder’s paint choice pairs perfectly with the ceiling tiles.

Make it yours: Clare Paint Fire Sign

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This New York City townhome’s brickwork is striking on its own, but when paired with a navy front door it’s positively stunning. The hue is welcoming and sophisticated while accentuating the door’s detailed woodwork.

Make it yours: Benjamin Moore Hale Navy

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Not a fan of paint finishes or want to embrace the natural tone of your front door’s wood? Opt for a warm maple wood stain instead. Ideal for country and farmhouse-style homes, it’s a great way to showcase your home’s millwork.

Make it yours: Behr TIS-510 Golden Oak

To elevate her Florida home’s 1990s exterior, designer Ashley Gilbreath painted the exterior in a timeless white and added color through the details. This shade embraces the coastal setting while still feeling elevated and sophisticated.

Make it yours: Farrow & Ball Dix Blue

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To draw visitors into their cafe and greeting card shop, these homeowners (who live in the apartment upstairs) went for a bright yellow front door color that stands out on even the gloomiest days.

Make it yours: Farrow & Ball Citron

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When designer Amanda Reynal was restoring the exterior of her 1880s farmhouse in the Catskills, she looked to the color wheel. The home’s body was originally painted in a Nantucket red, so she kept that shade and complemented it with trim in a deep hunter green.

Make it yours: Farrow & Ball Beverly

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To add contrast to a simple home exterior, opt for a darker front door color. It will help draw the eye to your entrance and make your door stand out. Plus, darker front door colors are more coveted by potential home buyers.

Make it yours: Farrow & Ball Railings

Striking front door colors make your home stand out without breaking the bank, as seen on this porch by Studio Lifestyle. The warm pink color will look even sweeter when this pendant light lights it up from golden hour into the night.

Make it yours: Farrow & Ball Cinder Rose

Ray Booth reverses the typical black-and-white look with white trim and dark siding, giving this home a modern edge. The extra-wide blue door (painted in Fine Paints of Europe e013-60) adds a splash of interest and contrast without making too bold a statement.

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