shutter and front door color help

6 years ago

I’ve been meaning to paint my shutters and front door since we bought this place 5 years ago, but I’m afraid to make a mistake.

The brick is a pinky color with light gray/taupe-ish parts and the shutters and door are both deep magenta(?)-ish color. I hate the white outlines in the door and I plan to paint it all the same color as the door once I repaint.

The brick and red color in the sample I posted is nearly identical to the current colors. Sorry the pics of my house are the best I can get with the (always) oak tree shadows. The garages are white and the siding on the top floor is a very light gray. Flashing is white.

What colors would look best for the shutters and door? Can I use two different colors (like a red door and dark gray shutters) or is that too much?

I appreciate your opinions! I want to get this done (finally) before the Florida summer heat starts.

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vintagestuf

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

How about black? IMHO, the dark color would pop if you want shutters and door pop. Check out black front doors online to see if you would like or not.

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nicolehardy25
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6 years ago
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mimimomy
6 years ago
Your house is very pretty. I think a brighter/lighter color for the front door would stand out better in your entryway. You can absolutely use two different colors for the door and shutters. What look are you going for?

I think an aqua (even lighter than this teal) would look great with your red brick.

teal : https://www.houzz.com/photos/richmond-1930s-refurbishment-contemporary-entry-london-phvw-vp~6691117

aqua: https://www.houzz.com/photos/berwyn-pa-portico-traditional-entry-philadelphia-phvw-vp~7122491

For the shutters, I feel that darker gray might fade into the brick but if you go with a lighter gray it will fade into the siding in the back... I think the black is a good recommendation, but how about a bit brighter red than you have currently? Maybe a brighter cranberry... https://www.houzz.com/photos/garden-path-traditional-landscape-richmond-phvw-vp~5915847

If it were me, I'd paint the door first and make sure it's what I love because I think it will have the greatest impact. The nice thing about the door is it's pretty easy to paint and is less than a quart of paint. If you don't love it you can try again. Shutters, not so easy!

I hope these ideas are helpful!
nicolehardy25
Original Author
6 years ago
Hmm, someone else suggested the aqua color to me once and I didn’t even really consider it, but what you said about a lighter color really makes sense because it’s so dark in there - aqua sure would help. You’re right about doing the door first because those shutters will take an extension ladder to reach - really great advice, thank you!
vintagestuf
6 years ago
I like the cranberry color also. Is there a bit of green color in your brick? Online, I saw green shutters and door on a house similar to yours and it looked very nice.
nicolehardy25
Original Author
6 years ago
There are some taupe like gray pieces, but that could actually have some green in it now that you mention it...maybe that’s why I can’t determine the color.

That was what was suggested to me before by a friend; an island-like green. I assumed that meant aqua. I’m just having a hard time visualizing it, but I’ll get some paint chips and see if that helps. I also like the cranberry. Thank you for your help!
mimimomy
6 years ago
Hi. Now that vintagestuf has mentioned green, I thought I'd add this photo. I love this color combination... one of my favorites ever. But so many people don't like green so I hesitated to include it :) Plus I try not to be too biased towards my own personal likes ;)

https://www.houzz.com/photos/howard-roberts-new-york-phvw-vp~976525
vintagestuf
6 years ago
You are welcome. I, also, have a hard time with color. Actually, I bought small cans of paint from an independent paint store, and painted my own samples on cardboard and then held up the cardboard. I took a photo of my house and close up of brick and asked paint store owner for suggestions which gave me a good starting point. I had a plain taupe door before and then painted it cranberry/burgandy red. It may be hard to tell with the storm door reflection. Good luck!
nicolehardy25
Original Author
6 years ago
I love when people use bold colors, but chicken out myself. That red and green together, wow! Separately I’d never think they would look nice together, but that picture proved me wrong.

I’m currently googling pinkish brick, green shutters
mimimomy
6 years ago
Glad you like it! I had a similar red dish cupboard in my old kitchen and "Olive Marinade" walls. It was delicious :)

I have a little house I need to renovate and I am not sure how, but I'm going to use that red/green combo on the exterior. I have clapboard siding though, so my current dilemma is what color to paint the siding to go with that door and trim color!! And I love how he used the green as the window trim but had red shutters. Just smashing, fun, and classic, all rolled into one :)

Sorry, I realize this is tangential to your own dilemma, hope you don't mind!