We use colour to express ourselves, whether it be in our hair, fashion or interior design choices. Colour can say a lot about you and your persona and the same can be said for your doors. A recent survey by Sandtex paints discovered that a property’s exterior colours can reveal something about the inhabitant’s personality.
“The colour of your doors can also help increase the value and kerb appeal of your home. Kerb appeal is defined as the attractiveness of a property and its surroundings when viewed from the street. This appeal can add up to 10% to the value of a property. It includes everything, from clean windows, to a well-kempt lawn, to the appearance of an entrance door. Applied Colour Psychologist, Karen Haller, claims that Brits make an assumption about a person in less than 10 seconds after seeing the colour of their front door. This is particularly important given that home-buyers decide to purchase a home in the first eight seconds of a viewing. “The colour we paint our front door not only gives the outside world a clue to the personality of those who live inside. Your choice of colour can make all the difference.”
Karen Haller
The right door colour is not only dependent on your character, it should also reflect the style of your home. Different front doors can leave a different impression on you and your home, here are what certain colours can imply to a passer-by. Find out how to choose the right one here!
Black, as one of the classic colours, remains a popular choice for doors due to its timeless appeal. A solid black door screams authority and control. A black door indicates a secure and well protected home, and hey, if it’s good enough for Downing Street…
Despite being a universal and commonly used colour, black doors can clash with darker brickwork, and look over-industrial. However, against lighter exteriors, it looks striking and monochromatic.
A white door symbolises that your home is a serene and airy space, a sanctuary of a sort. White can also give a heightened illusion of space, which can improve the expansivity of a porch.
As white blends and balances out with every other shade in a colour palette, it works well with any architectural style, making it a popular door colour choice.
Grey, especially dark grey, is a versatile neutral colour to use on your doors. Muted shades of grey offer a sophisticated look while complementing various architectural styles. It can either give out a calming and neutral vibe or make a dramatic and bold statement. As a cool and conservative colour, it creates the impression of an intelligent individual.
Grey, particularly Anthracite Grey, looks perfect on aluminium doors. When finished in a quality and durable powder coat, it provides your home with contemporary and stylish aesthetic.
Those behind a green door are likely to be generous, down to earth and relaxed. Green is a welcoming and accessible colour. It sits neutrally in the middle of the colour spectrum. Green reflects the natural shades we see in nature, which, in turn, connects your home to its natural surroundings. This makes green work particularly well on heritage properties. However, green is also great at complementing modern architectural designs too!
Red is a bold, warm and passionate colour. A red door can create a striking contrast against various exterior colours, enhancing the visual appeal of your home. Despite being a courageous and exciting door choice, red has been used frequently on external doors throughout history. In early American tradition, a door painted red signalled a safe space for travellers to rest. In modern times, Scots may opt for red door to showcase they have paid off their mortgage.
Choose darker shades of red for a more traditional looking property, working great alongside warm-toned brick or sandstone. A red door can serve as a striking focal point that draws attention to any property.
Darker shades of blue are the most common door colour you will find in the UK. It’s a traditional trusting and calm colour, used to indicate professionalism and credibility. On a door, it can imply a clean and focused homeowner, someone with a clear head and mind.
Choosing a different colour scheme and experimenting with a variety of shades on the exterior of your home is a great way to make your property stand out. For example, some people like to pair brown windows with a Duck-egg blue front door.
Lighter shades of blue for doors work perfectly in coastal regions and on rural properties to meet the ideal country-core aesthetic. Use darker shades against lighter colour exteriors to create a clean-cut contrast. Additionally, using a bright colour like a brightly coloured blue door can create a cheerful and inviting atmosphere, making the house more noticeable and distinctive in its surroundings.
A brown front door can create an earthy and understated look. Choosing the right colours for both internal doors and external doors is crucial as it can influence the mood and aesthetic of various spaces within a home. For those aiming to avoid a bold, colourful statement while maintaining a classic appearance, brown is a top choice recommended by experts.
At UK Doors Online, we offer a wide range of composite door designs, with over 250 colour combinations inside and out. With a variety of complementary accessories and additions, personalising your door has never been easier. For more information on our composite door options, contact us at 01924 929 600 or email our friendly sales team at sales@ukdoorsonline.co.uk. Alternatively, use our online design tool below to explore our range and create your dream door.
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