Are you planning to revamp your home’s curb appeal this season?
A freshly painted front door can make all the difference.
The choices are endless for those with white painted brick, stucco, or siding exteriors.
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Is it best to make abold statementor stick with classic shades of navy or forest green?
Perhaps a muted neutral can add a subtle contrast.
Thankfully, seasoned professional advice can help narrow down your options.
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“I love black and white as a crisp combination,” he says.
“It reminds me of visiting Martha’s Vineyard as a kid.”
Rather than a true black, Howard selected a dark shade of battleship grey.
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“It has hints of navy and grey from the street.
Farrow & Ball, Stony Ground (No.
The paint colorStony Ground (No.
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211)covers the door alongside an archived shade,Clunch (No.
2009), for the brick.
“When selecting paint colors, you always have to consider the whole package,” she says.
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“A neutral color palette is a great choice when there are other elements at play.
Farrow & Ball, Light Blue (No.
“I love Farrow & Ball’sLight Blue (No.
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22),” she says.
“It is the perfect silvery blue, just like an agave.
It can read both warm and cool depending on what white it’s paired with.
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[It] feels timeless and unique.”
Farrow & Ball, Railings (No.
31)
Virginia Cheek of Atlanta’sVirginia Cheek DesignsrecommendsRailings (No.
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31)by Farrow and Ball.
It works for exteriors and interiors, too!
“It was the perfect choice to complement this home’s white exterior,” she says.
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“The combination of these two colors creates a sophisticated variation in tone, without a jarring contrast.”
This pink has that perfect amount of warmth while still being obviously pink.
And a bonus: The color shares a name with the same town that my husband is from.”
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It’s sophisticated and refreshing.”
Nashville Designer Roger Higgins agrees.
Farrow & Ball, Studio Green (No.
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93)
Does a contrasting door top your list?
Shades of deep green are a go-to for designer Gray Walker ofGray Walker Interiors.
“Farrow and Ball’sStudio Green (No.
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93)adds depth and detail to an exterior,” she says.
“I like front doors to be lacquered to create a certain sparkle that welcomes you in.”
“Benjamin Moore’sBlack (2132-10)is a wonderful go-to for this key in of tool.”
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Try A Customized Wood Stain
Embrace a natural approval to your front door by keeping it simple.
Varnish or stain can revamp your home’s curb appeal without introducing new colors to your exterior palette.
Paint expertsBenjamin Moore recommendsconsidering your surroundings as well as the age of the wood before staining.
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Stains range in opacity, so depending on your desired outcome, you may need more than one coat.
Lime green is a particularly fun color for homes in sunnier climates.
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