5 Easy Ways To Give Your Front Door a Colorful Makeover

Try one of these sunny ideas this spring!

By Laura KostelnyPublished: Mar 8, 2017

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Whether it's seafoam green or fire engine red, painting your front door a bold color makes a statement. Find out what yours says about you, and get more ideas for adding curb appeal to your home.

Classic Country

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Pops of red and blue, understated barn light sconces, and just-chippy-enough elements make for an entry that's more hello than howdy. Check out the ferns—old shortening cans make awesome planters. For this cheerful color, try Bedford Blue by Benjamin Moore.

Bronze horseshoe door knocker, $60; Signature Hardware. Barn light sconces, $219; Restoration Hardware. Cast-iron house numbers, $8; Etsy. Metal mailbox, $60; Amazon. Vintage food canisters, Etsy. Grain sack-inspired doormat:, $39; Rejuvenation. Arctic White siding; James Hardie.

Natural Beauty

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Featuring verdant shades, fragrant rosemary, and a starry pendant, this scheme is rooted in the great outdoors. Step up to natural beauty with this Artichoke paint by Sherwin-Williams.

Brass woodpecker door knocker, $40; Anthropologie. Star pendant, $179; Pottery Barn. Cast-brass house numbers, $5; Home Depot. Brass mailbox, $98; Signature Hardware. Galvanized barrel planters, $198; Shop Terrain. Rope doormat, $28; Coco Mats N' More. Vintage boots, broom, $28; Shop Terrain.

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Garden Party

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A brass dragonfly knocker, stately copper lanterns, and pretty pastels offer a more romantic take on rustic. Get this lovely shade with Peach Punch by Glidden.

Brass dragonfly door knocker, $62; Amazon. Copper lanterns, $528; Alabama Gass Light and Grill. Brass house numbers, $12; Anthropologie. Vintage-inspired letter box, $26; Amazon. Woven wicker baskets, $38; Shop Terrain. Indoor/outdoor doormat: Dash and Albert

Coastal Country

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A calming shade of blue, not-too-nautical touches, and preppie boxwood topiaries encourage guests to anchor down. Tailored topiaries in humble metal buckets make the perfect high-low combo. For this coastal look, go for Blue Ground by Farrow & Ball.

Polished nickel anchor door knocker, $89; Rejuvenation. Brushed nickel light fixture, $479; Destination Lighting. Yellow wire house numbers, $29; Rejuvenation. Basket-weave mailbox, $50; Amish Baskets. Metal buckets, $10; Amazon. Striped doormat, $76; Dash and Albert. Hunter boots, $150; Zappos.

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Tropical Punch

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Fruity touches, vibrant colors, and poppy house numbers are sure to stir up the neighborhood. Fun fact: The pineapple has been a symbol of hospitality since the Colonial days. Channel sunny days with Canary Yellow by Olympic.

Brass pineapple knocker, $32; Anthropologie. Light fixture, $188; Shades of Light. Ceramic House Numbers, $119; Rejuvenation. Envelope mailbox, $150; Pottery Barn. Terra-cotta planters, $78; Wayfair. Graphic wool doormat, $108; Dash and Albert. Sneakers, $45; Keds.