Three colours you should never paint your front door — can affect house price
The colour of your front door can send a strong message about your home
The front door is an important part of every home. Not only does it present a first impression to visitors and passers-by, but it can also make a statement about the type of home that lies within.
Does it lead to somewhere modern and chic, or a home more rustic and cozy? A smart, spotless door may give an impression of a well-ordered, tidy home, while a front door with peeling paint and some suspicious dents may suggest something entirely different.
This is particularly important if you're planning on putting your home on the market — the front door will be one of the first things potential buyers see before they even visit, so you want it to give a good impression.
And it turns out the colour the door is painted can make a big difference. Here's what the experts at property and DIY website housedigest.com said.
What colours shouldn't you paint your front door?
The experts have said there are three colours you should always avoid. Citing research carried out by US property website Zillow, the site said there are three main colours which can put potential buyers off.
These are bright red, cement grey, and olive green. Of these, bright red is the worst choice - buyers are less likely to view homes with doors this colour than any other.
Grey doors are also described as "dull and less inviting", with experts particularly advising against this colour if the house itself is white, as there is a lack of contrast between the two shades. On olive green, housedigest.com said this shade has "a dull appearance", and can be hard to match with other colours.
What colours are good for front doors?
There are a number of colours which can look great, the experts at housedigest.com said. Black is described as "a classic, elegant, and timeless choice", while white has "a clean aesthetic" - although they warn it needs more upkeep to keep clean.
Nature-inspired colours such as forest or sage green can be good choices, particularly if you live in a leafy area, while blue is described as offering "calmness and tranquillity that invokes images of water and the sky".
The experts also said bolder colour choices such as brighter shades of green, blue, turquoise, or yellow can also be strong choices if you wish to make a statement. They said: "The style and colour palette of the exterior of your home can guide your choices.
"For a lighter or neutral house, you may want more colour on the front door. Ultimately, the best choice will be the colour that best reflects your personal style, the architectural style of your home, and the surrounding landscape."
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