Need advice - shutters/door

11 months ago

Ive decided i want to paint my front door a fun unique color. My shutters also need a touch up. Im down to two colors for the door (photo below) and just plan on keeping the shutters a dark charcoal/gray. With that said, considering the color of my siding will this color scheme be too much? Should i just paint the door to match the current color of either the siding or shutters? Helppp! TY :)

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HALLETT & Co.

11 months ago

Remove the shutters, they fight with the more contemporary style of the main mass. Now you only have to paint the door. Make sure to paint the trim around the glass to match the door, don’t leave it white.

Comments (10)

kandrewspa
11 months ago
You need a color that is darker for your front door. See Kylie M's blog post about best front door colors: https://www.kylieminteriors.ca/best-paint-colours-front-door/
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Joy M
11 months ago
I agree with removing the shutters. You have beautiful shrubs and flowers. Have you ever considered window flower boxes?
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
11 months ago
I do not like blues with brick, I agree take the shutters off and I would paint the siding to work with the brick. This is my fave for color with brick but if you wanted to go a bit more modern a nice dark gray could work for the siding and the trim.I think a new front door would be ahuge bonus instead of the builders grade door one with a lot more glass .
njmomma
11 months ago
Agree with removing the shutters. Let the door be the star. Be careful with picking blue, in the sunlight it can read baby blue.
cat_ky
11 months ago
I would keep the shutters, they look like they belong on the house. Not all houses need shutters removed. I like the Darker color for the door, (The Williamsburg), and you could also go a shade or two darker than that. Its a very cute house.
Maureen
11 months ago
last modified: 11 months ago
Left one could feel washed out (also suggest no shutters) and wythe 590 is a good choice in my opinion and is recommended with red brick.

Also consider updating light, mailbox/address and suggest only one large planter on the right.
chloebud
11 months ago
The Wythe Blue looks like a nice option with your brick. Agree with no shutters in this case.
Wendy
Original Author
11 months ago
Thanks for suggestions; ive already taken the shutters down with the intention of painting them but will probably leave them off as suggested.
Others have suggested I paint the siding but ill be DIY’ing the door; the siding is too large a project for me.
And yes I love the flower box and it was one of the main reasons i bought the home - im in MI so planting season has just started 🌸🌺
Wendy
Original Author
10 months ago
Just a follow up post; I went with Wythe Blue HC-143. I really love it! The color captures exactly what I was going for - modern, fun and unique. Thank you everyone!
1st photo was last night as the sun was starting to set
2nd photo is from this morning.