10 Bold Black Front Doors
Striking, smart and effortlessly stylish... Like a little black dress, a black front door has long been the darling of the design world
A black front door is a simple yet striking choice that’s equally at home adorning a traditional townhouse as it is taking centre stage in an ambitious new build. Browse these 10 beautiful front doors to see whether black could be the right choice for your home.
Meld old and new
This listed building with a boxy modern door marries the old and new perfectly. The key to this look is the smart black paintwork carried through to the windows, creating a striking contrast between the original red brickwork and the bold features.
See inside this unusual London house
This listed building with a boxy modern door marries the old and new perfectly. The key to this look is the smart black paintwork carried through to the windows, creating a striking contrast between the original red brickwork and the bold features.
See inside this unusual London house
Say yes to a seamless exterior
If you want to up the architectural ante of a modern property, consider a sleek and seamless entrance with a simple wood cladding that wraps around the exterior. Painted in an elegant satin black finish, the door merges smartly with the rest of the property.
This is an idea that could be scaled down, too, to work around a smaller porch in need of a contemporary update.
If you want to up the architectural ante of a modern property, consider a sleek and seamless entrance with a simple wood cladding that wraps around the exterior. Painted in an elegant satin black finish, the door merges smartly with the rest of the property.
This is an idea that could be scaled down, too, to work around a smaller porch in need of a contemporary update.
Go subtle with a stain
This impressive wooden door is luxuriously crafted and beautifully stained in a black finish, allowing the wood grain to show through. The great thing about this look is that you can achieve it on an affordable scale by stripping down your existing door and using exterior stain from your local DIY shop. Alternatively, go bespoke and have a front door fashioned from reclaimed wood and then stain it black.
This impressive wooden door is luxuriously crafted and beautifully stained in a black finish, allowing the wood grain to show through. The great thing about this look is that you can achieve it on an affordable scale by stripping down your existing door and using exterior stain from your local DIY shop. Alternatively, go bespoke and have a front door fashioned from reclaimed wood and then stain it black.
Let the light in
Black need not mean oppressive – this striking front door, with highlighted black trims, is elegant and light-enhancing. Have the glass panels frosted for privacy, or you can purchase some of the many frosted window films on the market for an affordable option.
Black need not mean oppressive – this striking front door, with highlighted black trims, is elegant and light-enhancing. Have the glass panels frosted for privacy, or you can purchase some of the many frosted window films on the market for an affordable option.
Give it a twist
A glossy, black, painted front door is an elegant choice and makes a period property sing, but why not throw some modern whimsy into the mix with accessories that add a fun twist? The owners of this seaside home have dressed up their door with an anchor knocker and retro decals on the fanlight above.
A glossy, black, painted front door is an elegant choice and makes a period property sing, but why not throw some modern whimsy into the mix with accessories that add a fun twist? The owners of this seaside home have dressed up their door with an anchor knocker and retro decals on the fanlight above.
Ramp up the artistic appeal
In some ways, your front door sits apart from other decorating choices – it doesn’t need to match any wallpaper or flatter any interior scheme. This patchwork of glass panels adds artistic appeal and an original spin to the entrance.
A bespoke, designed-by-you doorway may not be a cheap option, but if you do have the budget, consider splashing out on your entrance: after all, it’s one of the areas of your home you’ll use most often.
In some ways, your front door sits apart from other decorating choices – it doesn’t need to match any wallpaper or flatter any interior scheme. This patchwork of glass panels adds artistic appeal and an original spin to the entrance.
A bespoke, designed-by-you doorway may not be a cheap option, but if you do have the budget, consider splashing out on your entrance: after all, it’s one of the areas of your home you’ll use most often.
Consider a glazed surround
If you feel unsure about a black door in a small space, consider installing one with glazed panels to counteract the dark colour choice. A full-length panel of squares like this also adds graphic appeal.
If you feel unsure about a black door in a small space, consider installing one with glazed panels to counteract the dark colour choice. A full-length panel of squares like this also adds graphic appeal.
Take it up a level
This beautiful door topped with glass panels is made even more dramatic by taking the colour upwards and highlighting the window trims in black, too. The design draws the eye up, emphasising the scale of the property. The rest of the exterior is left as a blank canvas, allowing this central aspect to create a dramatic statement.
This beautiful door topped with glass panels is made even more dramatic by taking the colour upwards and highlighting the window trims in black, too. The design draws the eye up, emphasising the scale of the property. The rest of the exterior is left as a blank canvas, allowing this central aspect to create a dramatic statement.
Add a European flavour
Who has ever walked past a set of beautifully aged cast iron doors like these on a European getaway and not daydreamed about the magical realm that may exist on the other side? This enticing black entrance is in the south of France, but you can live the dream and track down your own ornate 19th century French door at many of the UK’s excellent auction houses and salvage yards.
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Would you go black and bold for your front door? Or have you done so already? Share your thoughts and photos in the Comments below.
Who has ever walked past a set of beautifully aged cast iron doors like these on a European getaway and not daydreamed about the magical realm that may exist on the other side? This enticing black entrance is in the south of France, but you can live the dream and track down your own ornate 19th century French door at many of the UK’s excellent auction houses and salvage yards.
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Would you go black and bold for your front door? Or have you done so already? Share your thoughts and photos in the Comments below.
This characterful cottage with its traditional panelled door is given a smart, modern look with a monochrome colour scheme. With a property like this, choose a matt finish for the woodwork to harmonise with the rustic features.
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