Having a bold front door is a popular choice at the moment – there’s a reason why the pastel front doors in Notting Hill regularly make their way onto Instagram posts. A bright colour can add a sense of fun and is easy to change if you tire of it.
First impressions really do count, says Dulux Colour and Design specialist Davina Harper.
“A colourful front door is a great way to add personality to your home,” she says. “Especially if you have played it safe with the colours you’ve used in the rest of your home, or if you live in a place where many of the houses look similar.”
When choosing a colour Davina suggests first considering the colours already featured in your home (as your front door should complement these). Then, select a colour you love.
If you’re still stuck on what colour to paint your front door, take a walk around the neighbourhood, says Davina. Or, search ‘colourful front doors’ on Pinterest to see what hues take your fancy. Narrow your choices down by ordering colour swatches of your favourite colours and blu-tac them to your door.
Find a treasure trove of front-door inspiration below
The pinks
Nicknamed ”The Gingerbread House‘, a pastel pink front door is just a teaser for all the candy-coloured tones inside. Photography: Nikole Ramsay
This homeowner had always dreamed of a statement front door and had it spray-painted for $500.
The lightest shade of pink works beautifully with the vine and potted plants at this front door.
This pink front door (painted in Resene ‘Smitten’) offers a perfect counterpoint to the sleek black weatherboards and white joinery.
This pink door is painted in Dulux Pohutu Geyser.
This peach front door is the perfect starting note at this relaxed, boho home.
The yellows
Primary colours punctuate this home, starting with the cheerful front door.
Photography: Armelle Habib
Photography: Alana Landsberry
In a house peppered with accents of yellow, it makes sense that the front door would hero this buttery hue. Photography: The Virtue
Mustard yellow welcomes visitors to this cute little home. Photography: Helen Bankers
Photography: Katherine Jamison
The blues
Photography: Martina Gemmola
Photographer: Tess Kelly
Weatherboards painted in Dulux Manorburn; trim in Okarito; door painted in Dulux Lake Taylor
The reds
With its chic black cladding and bright red door, this Waiheke home makes a statement.
Photographer: Scott Hawkins
The front door of this Devonport unit creates a great first impression. Photography: Helen Bankers
The greens
Photographer: Martina Gemmola
Forest green is the perfect shade for this restored mid-century gem in Christchurch.
Photographer: Scott Hawkins
Photographer: Scott Hawkins
Words: Bea Taylor
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