Your front door is arguably the most important factor in the outward appearance of your home. It’s the first thing guests will notice when they arrive at your home and helps form a first impression on what the home and its occupants are like. Some homeowners like to grab attention and kerb appeal with their front door, choosing bright colours, intricate designs and even decorative glass, while others prefer to keep their door more neutral and relaxed, reflecting their personality.
It can be quite difficult to determine what colour front door is best for you and your property, with so many options available today. To help you out, we have put together this guide on choosing a front door colour in 2025 and beyond, while our interactive Door Designer can help give you an idea of what your dream front door might look like. There are a rainbow of stock colours available and we can even create a bespoke door colour just for you.
So with all that in mind, how do you go about picking the best front colour for 2025?
Initial Considerations
There are a number of initial considerations you need to take into account as you plan what your front door is going to look like.
We would first recommend you consider the overall style and aesthetic of your home. Homes built in the last 5 to 10 years have a modern feel that should be reflected in the colour choice of your front door, while homes built around the turn of the century can suit both modern or traditional colours. If you live in a period property or cottage, aesthetics are even more important, as your home’s distinct architectural features can be overshadowed by a flashy coloured door.
You also need to consider the position of your front door in terms of the amount of sunlight it gets at different stages of the day. Lighting can make a big difference to the way the colour of your door looks and you should also take into account any artificial lighting outside the front of your home.
Next, take a look around your neighbourhood and see if you can draw any inspiration from what colours neighbours and nearby homeowners have chosen for their front door. If there are similar house styles on your estate, it will be easy to gauge what colours look best within the architecture of your home – and what colours might be a mistake.
Finally, you need to think about what type of impression you want to create with your front door. Do you want it to seamlessly blend into the architecture of your house and surrounding buildings, or do you want to make a bold statement that helps your home stand out from the rest? This will likely come down to your personality and home decor tastes. If you’re an outgoing person, brighter colours may reflect your personality better, while more reserved homeowners may prefer something more subtle.
Front Door Colours That Reflect Your Personality
Your choice of front door colour can say a lot about you. Certain colours suggest certain character traits about the homeowner, so it’s important to get it right. To help you out, we have put together this summary of the most popular front door colours and what they are often perceived to display. Remember, this information is more anecdotal than scientific and different people may perceive colour differently.
Blue
Often, blue is perceived as a calm and peaceful colour, especially softer sky blues. Royal and navy blues often give a perception of stability and safety and are the kind of colours that won’t ever go out of fashion.
Red
In contrast to blue, the colour red is seen as hot, bold and energetic, closely associated with fire, strength and power. Choosing a red front door can display confidence and vitality, traits which you may want passers-by to associate with you.
Black/Anthracite Grey
The most common choice for modern homes is black or dark, anthracite grey. These colours are seen as sophisticated and contemporary, while remaining relatively neutral. If you want to update your home to be current and fashionable, this might be the choice for you.
White
White is a colour most closely associated with the idea of freshness and newness, which can bring a fresh air feeling to the front of your home which then carries on inside. White is also the most common colour for window frames, so you may want to either match or contrast those frames with your door colour.
Green
It almost goes without saying that green generally relates to nature and the environment. If you want your home to blend closely in with trees, grass and plants, maybe green is the choice for you. It is also generally seen as a balanced colour which brings ideas around renewal and future prosperity.
How To Choose A Front Door Colour That Matches Your Architecture
Architectural style is another big consideration when choosing a new front door colour. Across the country, there are countless different architectural styles to enjoy, from houses built hundreds of years ago to new-build homes built in recent years to cater to a growing population. As time has gone on, architectural fashion has changed drastically, with modern homes now prioritising clean lines and sleek flashes, while older properties can include more ornate and traditional design features that make them unique.
We’ve summarised the most common home styles in the UK, and offered a recommendation for the kinds of front door colours that might suit best. As always, front door colour choices are personal and our advice is based on experience and research.
New Build Homes
Minimalist and sleek architecture is common with new-build homes built over the last decade, so choosing a colour that is in keeping with those attributes is important. White, black and anthracite grey are the most common choices, but you may want to pick something different to make your home stand out from many similar homes on your estate.
Period Properties
You can add a sense of grandeur to a period property with deep colours like black, navy blue, wood green and burgundy red. These are classy colours and such darker hues tend to suit older properties.
Cottages
Softer colours tend to suit cottages best. We often perceive cottages as quaint and sweet-looking, so pastel colours like sky blue, soft pinks and mint or olive green can really bring a cottage to life while remaining in keeping with the overall aesthetic.
Country Homes
Country homes in more rural settings are closely associated with the natural world, so choosing a front door colour which complements this association is often the best way to go. Traditional wood colours like dark oak, rosewood and golden oak are excellent choices, alongside the natural choice of deep greens which so closely adhere to the environment surrounding the home.
Terraced Houses
It can often be difficult to make your terraced home stand out from the rest of the row. This is where we would recommend some of the bolder, brighter colours available for your front door. Bright reds, yellows and pinks can make your home more attractive than your neighbours’, creating a welcoming entrance to your abode.
Choosing A Front Door Colour – Key Takeaways
We hope that by reading this guide, you will feel in a more informed position to make the right choice when it comes to external door colours. Before you go away and work out which front door colour is best for you, let us summarise the key takeaways that will help you get to a decision you won’t regret in the years to come.
First impressions count. Consider the perception you want guests and passers-by to have of you and your home. The colour of your door is a major visual element that immediately draws the eye and will leave a lasting impression.
Certain colours evoke certain emotions. Colour psychology is an important consideration when you are choosing a new front door. Do you want to portray a sense of calmness and stability, or one of power and strength? Certain colours will help you create the atmosphere you desire.
Architectural style is also hugely significant. The age of your home will affect what kind of architectural style your home displays, as well as your surrounding buildings. Try to match your door colour with your home’s aesthetics to ensure high kerb appeal.
If you remember these three key takeaways, we’re confident that you will choose a front door that you will be proud of. For any more information around front doors, either contact KLG Rutland today or visit one of our showrooms. We supply and install countless external doors in the East Midlands area, helping homeowners create the perfect welcome to their home.