Advice on color entry door?
Laura Trudel
9 days ago
last modified: 8 days ago
Hi there!
Looking for advice. We have a white house. The roof is driftwood certainteed.
We are changing the entry door, any advice on the color?
We are thinking about windswept smoke or dark drift from Gentek color selection. Gutter will be changed to white.
Thanks!!!
Color of our roof :
Color we are thinking for the door :
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millworkman
8 days ago
Maureen
8 days agolast modified: 8 days agoRelated Discussions
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Boxerpal
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Laura Trudel
8 days ago
PRODiana Bier Interiors, LLC
8 days agolast modified: 8 days agoLaura Trudel thanked Diana Bier Interiors, LLCBoxerpal
8 days agokandrewspa
8 days agoMaureen
8 days agoI think a muted grey/blue is a better choice and test paint chips against the shingles.
Don’t suggest painting gutters white..they should fade away not be highlighted.
- PRO
lisedv
8 days agoI show one of your colour options but on a door with less glass so that it brings some colour to the house. Complete with a large black sconce and house numbers.
Laura Trudel thanked lisedv housegal200
8 days agoExcellent suggestion, lisedv. It enhances the style of the house as well. The door needs to be lighter, either with glass panels or color or both!
mmc429
8 days agoLaura Trudel
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Diana Bier Interiors, LLC
8 days ago Laura Trudel
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