If you were to paint your house to work with a blue door like this one you might want to stick with light neutrals that veer toward the cooler grayer end of the spectrum.
Dark blue door paint.
It is a traditional choice.
The door has black brushed metal hardware and a bold cream colored house number in an interesting font.
A dusky blue green front door.
Blue green front doors can be soft and subtle or punchy and fun depending on the look you re going for.
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Set off by the red brick the bold shade offers a high energy look.
A coat of blue paint on the front door can quickly refresh a dated exterior.
The house number matches the cream colored trim paint.
Wherever possible i ve named the exact paint color used for your reference.
Benjamin moore classic french gray via cvi design.
Decorative wood doors may benefit more from staining than a colorful paint job.
Let me know what you decide.
Here the dark front door color picks up the brownish tones in the gray shingle siding.
For a cheerful look try painting your door in a bright shade of yellow.
This sailor blue is a great example of cool front door colors.
Cosmic blue 4008 10c valspar.
It will help it to fade in a bit.
Try clockwise from top left all from dunn edwards.
To see the paint colours suggested click on the name but to see what they really look like as the computer always buggers it up hop into your nearest paint provider.
Like i showed above we have a dark blue front door.
For an update on the classic look replace your hardware with dark oil rubbed bronze.
Painting tips and tricks.
Almost black doors look so amazing and the trick is the almost black part.
True black is very strong and can be harsh and while there are some circumstances and homes that a true black looks fabulous on interior doors i always try and steer my paint clients away from a true black.
Rich glossy shades such as oxford blue and cranberry crunch tend to work well on period homes for an elegant feel while contemporary properties may suit cool greys such as gallant grey in a mid sheen finish for a look that s modern and sophisticated.
It goes well with the style of our home a white saltbox colonial.
A glossy black door on a blue house can look fantastic.
Navy blue is a solid color choice for a front door because it goes with every color on the spectrum.
Are blue doors out.
This classic brick facade with traditional detailing gets a modern update with a splashy cerulean blue paint color on the door.
The door has an oversized 16 panel window to let the light in and allow people to see who s at the door.
From white to orange the dark charm of navy blue adds an element of sophistication.
If you want to accent a side door then paint it to match the front door but if you want the side doors to disappear and be less noticeable then paint it to match house or trim.