I like the blue. Can you post a pic showing more of the facade?

Of course! Again please ignore the porch (and landscaping) - those are next on the list!

And here's the front door at 7 pm. Thank you!!

This is one of my favorite exterior color palettes. I like the Carter Plum. A porch light above the door might resolve the black hole issue.

I forgot to add that we only want to spend $ on things that will return value since we are looking to sell. So I think rewiring the light fixture would be expensive and not have ROI? We were hoping a fresh coat of new color would help solve this. I like both BM Jester and BM Carter Plum but I feel they are too dark for my door (considering the covered porch and windows making it look darker).

Is there a front door paint color that would work on ours and increase value/sell faster?

The jester is more fun to me than the burgundy.

I think you were on track with the blue, it just ended up a bit dark. Those reds with your siding both make me want to ask "Is it Christmas?"

I like the blue, too! I would keep it as-is or go with a lighter (but not too light) shade of blue.

Something redder than the plum.IMO blues do not work but a real deep red not plum Pagoda from BM

Are there specific color names you recommend that I could buy samples of? I'm a little lost when it comes to color. Thanks!

Real estate preferences are local, I'd ask a seasoned realtor in your area for door color advice.

Door color changes will not increase the value of your home but may help it sell more quickly.

I would like to suggest that you wait until you have had the porch repaired. Pick out colors at that time that will both make the entry lighter and coordinated with each other. If you do not you may find that the colors while nice clash just a little bit.

One suggestion to make the entry way more inviting is to ditch the dark ceiling color. A lighter color will reflect what light there is rather than absorb it.

I think the blue you picked was perfect. I really like it, and cannot imagine a better color for your door. Your porch is adorable, and a huge feature, but the reality is that any door, no matter the color, is going to look dark under a porch overhang, especially at 7 pm at night. And that is not a bad thing, because THE PORCH is awesome. Who doesn't dream of hanging out on a front porch? When it's time to list the house, play up the coziness of the porch with a chair or small bench beside the door with some colorful boots underneath it, or bright pillows on it. Or maybe bright wreaths on the double doors. The blue will make a great background for floral or leaf wreaths.

My guess is that the burgundy-ish colors will also make your door look like a dark hole at night. I love what you have now with the blue!!!

I’d spend the $100 on an absolutely gorgeous wreath.

Also overhead lighting for the porch will look more welcoming than the wall light.

Is the ceiling of the porch stained or painted -- if painted, you might consider a much lighter color there so that light (solar and electric) reflects off the ceiling and illuminates your door better, no matter what color you paint it?

The porch is wood staines which seems to be a popular look in this area so will leave as is since we are looking to make some small cosmetic updates and save the rest for some structural fixes that need to be done.

That's why we don't want to spend money on moving porch lights or anything like that since it won't increase the value and can get costl.

I guess what I'm asking is for the least expensive way to lighten up the porch door. A new can of paint would cost me $40 and several hours of my time which I'm willing to do. I thought that would be the cheapest option?

You could also install a plug in flood light system which isn’t expensive, or try hanging solar lanterns across the porch which my neighbor did and looks great (but won’t completely solve the issue).

Any color you choose will look like a dark pit at night without some kind of additional lighting.

But not liking Newport Blue in daylight is a different issue. I really like the lighter blues acm sampled. Raspberry (not too dark or too mauvy) could also look very nice.

yes, new paint. it may not be as labor-intensive since you've already done the sanding and prep parts and just need to tape and paint.