20+ Front Door Ideas that will Boost your Curb Appeal
A front door flanked with two matching planters is a classic look. Improve your curb appeal, with 20+ Front Door Ideas for your exterior.
There is something so classic and timeless about a front door flanked with matching planters on each side. These front door ideas will boost your curb appeal and give your home a fresh look.

Maybe I'm into timeless style as of late? Just like classic {and affordable} Subway Tile, you can update your front porch with basic materials at a reasonable price. With a can of paint and a couple planters, you are well on your way to a lovely, new, front entry. Check out these 20+ front door ideas for inspiration.
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Neutral Front Doors
If you aren't a big fan of bright colors for the front of your home, these neutrals are a great start.
Black Front Door Ideas
Black is a classic, and simple, choice for a front door. I especially like black doors with red brick exteriors.

Red Brick Exterior, Black Doors, Black Planters // Fixer Upper
It goes with just about anything and it makes an impact due to its deep color.

Painted Brick Exterior, Red Brick Porch, Black Door, Black Planters // Nest of Posies
Of course, black plays well with many other colors and textures besides brick.

Taupe Siding, Black Door, Grey Planters // Provident Home Design

White Siding, Black Door, Blue Planters // Historical Concepts via Provident Home Design
Gray Front Door Ideas
If black feels too intense for your home, charcoal or deep gray is a great option. In this post, find a farmhouse, traditional, and modern home with gray front doors and coordinating outdoor accessories.

White Siding, Charcoal Door, Wood Planters // Restoration Hardware via Nine & Sixteen Home
You'll achieve the same high contrast look, but in a softer way.

Cream Siding, Grey Door, Concrete Planters // via Leah Richardson
White Front Doors
A white front door is a neutral option that won't be the focal point. Do you like muted exteriors surrounded by the lush greens of nature? A white door might be the perfect choice for your home. In this post, find a traditional, coastal, and minimalist home with white front doors and coordinating outdoor accessories.

White Siding, White Door, Concrete Planters // BHG
Wood Front Doors
A stained wood door creates a warm feel and traditional style.

Painted Brick, Wood Door, Concrete Planters // via Bluegrass and Boxwood

White Stucco, Wood Door, Black Planters // Fixer Upper
Each home photo with a wood door is from either Fixer Upper or Magnolia. So, if you love Joanna's decorating style, a wood door might be the perfect choice for your front entry.

Blue-Grey Siding, Wood Door, Concrete Planters // Magnolia
Colorful Front Door Ideas
If you want to do something more interesting or bold with your front door, choose a color. The choices are as numerous as the colors in the rainbow.
Red Front Doors

Painted Brick, Red Door, Orange Planters // Keep Calm and Drink Diet Coke
Red.

Brick Exterior, Red Door, Concrete Planters // My Pink Life
Yellow Front Doors

Grey Siding, Yellow Door, Concrete Planters // Creatively Living via Hometalk
Deep Yellow.

White Siding, Yellow Door, Black Planters // Colour Saturated Life
Green Front Doors
Kelly Green.

White Stucco, Green Door, Blue Planters // Southern Living
Chartreuse Green.

White Siding, Green Door, Grey Planters // via This Old House
In this post, find 3 different style homes with green front doors and coordinating outdoor accessories.
Blue Front Doors
Grey Blue.

Painted Brick Exterior, Brick Porch, Grey-Blue Door, Black Planters // Cote De Texas
Sea Blue.

Grey Siding, Sea-Blue Door, Mustard Planters // Suburban
Cobalt Blue.

White Siding, Blue Door, Blue Planters // Southern Living
Pink Front Doors
Pink. In this post, check out 3 different shades of pink front doors and coordinating outdoor accessories.

Painted Brick Exterior, Brick Porch, Pink Door, Metal Planters // Look, Linger, Love
Purple Front Doors
Would you have ever considered a purple, pink or yellow door? They are out-of-the-box choices and can be a dose of personality for your home. The front entry is a visitor's first introduction to your family. If you have a house filled with bright and bold personalities, don't be afraid to choose an unexpected color for your door.

Brick Exterior, Purple Door, Grey Planters // Doriddle
When you add a set of matching planters, you can bring in another color with the plants that you choose. Painting a door isn't a big project -- and neither is filling up a set of pots with soil. This is a very doable weekend project, that can update the exterior of your home.
So, I'm curious. Which color front door is your favorite and why? Comment your answer below.

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I love all of these - except maybe the purple one (purple and I do not have a good relationship)! I think my favorite might be the kelly green double doors - to die for! Love it!
If I had the right house, I would definitely consider Kelly Green. I considered in our current home, but it just wouldn't have worked with the exterior siding.
These are just gorgeous. I agree, there is just something about that look with matching planters on either side. A pop of color on the door makes it even better. I have not done anything major with our front door - I cold never seem to find much time to work on the outside as I would like to. Maybe when all the kids are cooperating we can do something. Absolutely stunning!
Totally understand getting the time to work outside. It's not quite as easy with kids.
I love the ferns and the lavender! these are all so pretty - making me look forward to the day I have a house!
I love a set of ferns for the front porch. We usually hang ours, but they look great in the planters.
I love all these front doors! I'm excited to have my own door to decorate.
Aren't they gorgeous? So much inspiration!
Some really nice ideas. I really like the blue doors.
Blue is always my favorite of anything, lol 🙂
That purple door is seriously amazing!! Though if I ever get a house, I'd probably go neutrals, sticking to black...
No kidding. It looks incredible, but I couldn't ever go that bold.
I want to go bold on my front door. I can't decide between a bright yellow, green or the periwinkle blue. I have white siding with black trim so I think any of those colors would look great.
White and black are great neutrals to work with!
There is a picture with the aqua door with the black awning about. Could you tell me where the awning came from? Thanks.
Great question! Isn't that a beautiful awning? It is from an exterior makeover by Cote de Texas - https://cotedetexas.blogspot.com/2016_05_23_archive.html. She may be able to provide the manufacturer of the actual awning.
@Lora Green, could you tell me the paint color name for the purple door? Love it! Thank you
Hi Lynn! I wish I knew the color - isn't it stunning?! When I click the link below the image to the source - Doriddle - it appears they've removed their site 🙁 You could try taking the image to a Sherwin Williams or Benjamin Moore and asking them to color match. Good luck!