Few things are more welcoming than a beautiful, colorful front door.

Use these tips to choose a bright hue to match your house and your personality.

So why not have some fun with it?

brick steps with pink door and lush garden

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Try one of these vivid shades on your front door toinstantly amp up curb appeal.

The warmly stained wood decking and bench temper the cool-leaning light green.

Metal containers, which are complementary but not too matchy-matchy, offer a style-forward way to display plants.

wood front porch turquoise door

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At the same time, the watering can (ina shade of yellow) provides a bit of whimsy.

One way to add a punch of visual interest is with a door in anunexpected shade.

This blue, which leans more electric than navy, energizes the exterior without being distracting.

white exterior with green door

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Here, the cool shade adds personality, and an unexpected burst, to an otherwise neutral exterior.

But a well-placed pop of color can accent those pared-down aesthetic choices.

The energetic coral hue is repeated on thepatio furnitureto keep the look cohesive.

white house with royal blue door

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White trim emphasizes the door and windows to lighten updark gray siding.

An unexpectedly colorful front door on this brownstoneenergizes and accentsthe otherwise traditional door design and hardware.

The light blue (a complimentary color here) on the window shades helps everything pop.

Hot pink front door open into entryway

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We love thepainted mullionsthat make this classic door feel a bit more unique.

Plus, the orangey-red means you’ve got the option to pay homage totomato girl summeryear round.

But a neutral front door on a neutral home can quickly get lost.

white cottage with mint green door and bike

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The surfboard doesn’t hurt either!

Here, the sage green brightens up the siding’s olive tones.

But thegreen on greendoesn’t stop there.

Modern style exterior with yellow door

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The hit of pink packs a punch against the neutral shade of the exterior.

Here, a yellow-orange door and trim pair with bright blue siding for a bold facade.

The non-traditionalorangey-pinkplays nicely with the blues on the siding and wallpaper.

gray house with bright red door

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That’s why tone-on-tone color palettes work so well.

Here, tall door shutters add color to spotlight the home’s entry.

And it’s no coincidencethese colors mesh so nicelythey’re opposites on the color wheel.

brick front steps with key lime door

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When deciding on a color palette, don’t forget to check the color wheel for inspo.

Suggested Paint Color:Hague Blue No.

The mix of dark grey, with the light red, help this contemporary home feel even more modern.

Bright yellow front door with blue siding and potted plants

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This front stoop has a touch ofSpanish-styleinfluence with the brickwork, pendant light, and the terracotta door.

Suggested Paint Color:Red Earth No.

Consider swapping for a door withwoodwork details, or adhere decals and molding yourself.

modern home exterior with gray color scheme

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Then, get to painting.

That could be anything from greenery to furniture to the color of the front door.

Hide a tension rod or hang a curtain rod, then add some curtains for instant, low-maintenance impact.

Green painted door with arch window

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Displaying the same color in different ways achieves an instantly put-together entry.

The large tropical plants add a finishing touch that softens up the lines in the tile.

Suggested Paint Color:Black Blue No.

brick house with pink front door and blue shutters

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The stain on this door highlights the wood grain and makes the entry oh so cozy.

The symmetrical planters and lush greenery add even more interest that screams “welcome home!”

blue house with red, window pane door

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Covered porch to blue door

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Blue door on wooden house with large surfboard

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Green house with light green door, front porch/walkway

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cottage with pink doors and red chair

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green house with yellow door, patio with chairs and small table in front

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Red door entryway with Dalmatian in front of brick steps

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blue and yellow home exterior

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Pink front door slightly ajar with a wallpaper entryway

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orange chair on porch with blue doors

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brick front stoop with navy door

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Gray house with red door and tropical plant planters

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Pink door with brick steps and star pendant light

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House exterior with orange door

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Grey, western house front door with cattle skull hanging above door

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walkway with potted plants and brown front door

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red front door on white house and front steps

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Bright freen front door with windows and front door mat

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Yellow front door with porch and yellow striped curtains

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Blue entryway with big tiles and potted plants

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black front door with two dogs sitting in front

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Wood door and front steps

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