What Does Your Front Door Colour Say About You?

Front Door Colour – What Does It Mean?

Your front door is the first thing about your house to make an impression. And we all know that first impressions count. A nice, colourful front door not only makes a great first impression, but it can also help increase the price of your house, as it is something potential buyers take into account. The most popular front door colours are black, white, grey, blue, red and yellow.

There are a few things to take into consideration when it comes to the colour of your front door. Is your home classic or modern? Would a brighter or darker colour suit more? You have the freedom to explore colour within your home. However, if your home has a neutral theme, the front door may be the perfect place to experiment! Pick a colour for your front door that you may be too shy to have inside your home. Express yourself. Use our design-your-own feature and create the perfect door for your home.

Different colour doors can say different things about you. But what do the different colours mean?

Grey

A subtle shade that suits both period and modern homes. Grey is understated yet classic. A colour that never goes out of style, if you have a grey door it’s likely you prefer the finer yet simple things in life. Nice holidays and dinner parties with friends are your ideal way to spend time. The interior of your house is probably decorated with neutrals.

Blue

Blue is all about tradition. Navy blue is said to be the front door colour chosen by the most intelligent, and light blue suggests a yearning for adventure. It is the most common colours for front doors. Light blue suggests that you are a peaceful person who enjoys the outdoors and likes to unplug from the busy world when at home. The home behind a blue door is one that holds family in the highest regard and enjoys natural, simple moments.

Red

Bold colours such as red give a strong first impression. Red doors are a statement and they imply that the inhabitants of that home are self-confident and passionate. In Scotland, a red door can indicate that your mortgage has been paid off. Therefore red doors say that you are driven, motivated and powerful, especially when it comes to money and family.

Yellow

Yellow doors can make anybody’s day. Similarly, those that live behind a yellow door can also brighten peoples day. Enthusiasm, excitement and optimism are all traits of people that live in houses with yellow doors. However, you’re not a doormat. Yellow doors are a way of proving you stand out from the crowd, even if your main aim is to please them.

Black

A black door suggests wealth, order and anonymity. It is likely that if you have a black door you are very realistic with your outlook on life, and like to plan ahead. Black is a classic colour, usually associated with the middle to upper classes. It works well for any style of property.

If you’re looking to spruce up your property, a front door is a great change to make. Not only can a colourful door add a little personality to your property,  it can also help increase the value if you ever come to sell, as it increases kerb appeal. Design your own door with us today on our exclusive design-your-own feature and start transforming your home.