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What color should I paint the front door and storm door?

R Tews Construction & Design

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

What color should I paint the front door and storm door?

One photo is from a sunny day, the other from a not-so-sunny day.

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jck910
3 years ago
Because the roof is so prominent I wouldn't add a 4th color. Paint it to match the scallops around the windows or white
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R Tews Construction & Design
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3 years ago
@jck910 would you recommend leaving the color as is?
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JudyG Designs
3 years ago
You have three different siding colors, trim roof and (is that a window box) and the front door. Too many colors going on.

The roof is the dominate color (it looks like it need a washing)and I would work off that color. Paint the front door and the storm that red.
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R Tews Construction & Design
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3 years ago
@JudyG Designs yes, the front door is currently that red color. I was considering changing the red-ish color of the door to something else.
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JudyG Designs
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
Sorry, didn’t finish because I went searching for an inspiration photo.

Consider painting/staining the clapboard and the shingles the same color. You will be staining the shingles and painting the clapboard (recommend B.M. Exterior Soft Gloss), so the finishes will show differently, but the color the same. It’s the fish scale shingles I find so fabulous…those I would stain lighter. Trim all white and your door stays the same.

I know it is more than you asked, but give it some thought. You need not paint the entire exterior, Start by painting the clapboard the same as the shingles and going light on the fish scales..

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