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.

20+ Front Door Ideas

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.

Black front door ideas with brick exterior

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 with a bold black door for a front door idea

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.

Black front door ideas contrasting a light home exterior

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

Home with white siding, a black front door idea, and blue planters

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 home with wooden planters and a charcoal front door idea

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.

A cream home exterior with a grey door and concrete planners for a front door idea

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.

A white home with a white front door idea and concrete planters

White Siding, White Door, Concrete Planters // BHG

Wood Front Doors

A stained wood door creates a warm feel and traditional style.

Home with white painted brick and a wooden door idea

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

White stucco home with a wooden door and black planters

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.

Home with blue-gray siding and a wooden door idea.

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

Black painted brick home and a red door idea

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

Red.

A home with brick exterior and a red door idea

Brick Exterior, Red Door, Concrete Planters // My Pink Life

Yellow Front Doors

Grey siding with a yellow front door idea


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

Deep Yellow.

Home with white siding and deep yellow door idea

White Siding, Yellow Door, Black Planters // Colour Saturated Life

Green Front Doors

Kelly Green.

Home with light exterior, a green door idea, and blue planters

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

Chartreuse Green.

White exterior home with a chartreuse door idea

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.

Home with white painted brick and a grey-blue door idea

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

Sea Blue.

Grey exterior with sea blue door idea

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

Cobalt Blue.

White and blue-green exterior with cobalt blue door and planters

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.

Home with painted brick exterior, a pink front door idea and metal planters

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.

White and brick home exterior with a deep purple front door idea

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.

20+ Front Door Ideas

 

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18 Comments

  1. 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!

    1. 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.

  2. 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!

    1. Totally understand getting the time to work outside. It's not quite as easy with kids.

  3. I love the ferns and the lavender! these are all so pretty - making me look forward to the day I have a house!

    1. I love a set of ferns for the front porch. We usually hang ours, but they look great in the planters.

  4. That purple door is seriously amazing!! Though if I ever get a house, I'd probably go neutrals, sticking to black...

      1. 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.

  5. There is a picture with the aqua door with the black awning about. Could you tell me where the awning came from? Thanks.

      1. 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!

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