Advice on front door colour
There must be so many resources for this particular query.
Obvs a first world issue, but I am using my lockdown time wisely and repairing front door and garage doors.
My house is a mid 1930s detached house, painted in chalky downs. The door and garage were a pale sagey green (you can see it slightly on garage doors). I kind of liked it but now that I have prepped the front door I want to make sure I choose the right colour and not a 'just for now' option.
I am still drawn to the sagey greens as it blends well with the greenery around the house and the yellow tinge of the house colour. Also with it being sagey, the garage doors don't shout at you as you approach the house.
I like the idea of a bold dark colour but fear it'll be too much contrast on the garage door.
Would appreciate some advice in which direction to go!
Thanks so much
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Sonia
3 years agoI love a sage green door even though mine is blue! I agree with Ellie that very dark doors can become lost amongst the arch and side windows. I’ve found these images on Pinterest and I wonder instead of sage green go for a grey green instead, that is more pale grey than green. Does that make sense? 😊 I also rather like the blue doors below.
Annabelle
3 years ago
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