The entry door is one of the most important features of any home. Choosing a good color for the entry door that complements the home and sets a welcoming tone is key in the overall appeal of a home. A good door color can serve as an inviting focal point and help transition from the exterior to the interior. The key is to choose a color that sets the stage for the interior but also enhances the key features of the home's exterior.

When choosing a color scheme for your home exterior, you have to build around the fixed factors of the home (things like location, setting, and roof color), and then choose a color scheme with complementary house, trim and door colors. When choosing an exterior color scheme, consider things like neighboring houses and landscaping. The foliage and flowers around a home can help inspire color options for the front door and trim. When there are rich/deep flowers around a home, it allows for using striking color options for the front door. Overall, the family personality and individual taste should be the biggest consideration in the home exterior. You want the exterior and entry door to be a good reflection of the homeowner or family.

It is better to pick a bold, bright color for the entry door, than go for a muted color that blends into the rest of the home exterior. If the front door fades into the rest of the home, it can kill the curb appeal. A light and neutral home will look best with a dark-colored door, whereas a darker-colored home will be best accented with a light-colored door.

For the big impact that it has on the home's curb appeal, the front door is very easy to change or repaint, so enjoy exploring options and have fun with it!

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