Make a Statement: The Contemporary Red Door Done 9 Ways
A Modern Reinterpretation of the Welcoming Front Entrance
There is nothing more welcoming than a red front door. For early Americans, a red front door indicated to weary travelers a home that welcomed all who needed a place to rest. In the Feng Shui tradition, red indicates the "mouth of Chi" where energy enters the home. It has typically been used in more traditional homes and has been a popular color to paint the front door for centuries. As homes are becoming more and more contemporary, here are nine great examples of how to reinterpret the red front door for today's style.
Create a true reinterpretation. This modern reinterpretation of the red front door makes an immediate statement. The juxtaposition of frosted glass, bright red frame and gray exterior color make for an intriguing entry, one you almost want to go into just because you're curious to know what's behind the door.
Draw visitors in. The rust-red door sits within a courtyard just beyond street view. The extra tall doors peek through the small opening in the cement fretwork wall. This is one savvy design incorporating modern and traditional elements perfectly.
Bring the red inside. If a solid red front door is too much for you, consider bringing in hints of red in other ways. This contemporary front door has touches of red on the outside, but the inside red wall is the real statement, welcoming all who enter this home.
Mark all entrances with the same color. The "coolness" factor of the glass paned red front door (shown open here) is enhanced by repeating the same color on the garage-like door to the right. There is no mistaking the entrances to this home.
Use red as an accent instead. These unique red front doors with glass insets add curb appeal to the plain brick building. This is a great way to add a modern touch in a more traditional setting.
Repeat the theme to really make a statement. The monochromatic color scheme of this building is broken up by the color used on all the doors. By repeating the theme, it strengthens the intent behind the design decision to make red part of this palette.
Use red to make an architectural statement. The bright red-orange of this door is carried out onto the building itself, drawing attention to the architecture. Against the coolness of the metal siding and warm wood tones, this red is a perfect balancing color.
Make red part of the architecture. This modern home takes the red front door idea one step further by using the same color on the metal siding on the bottom and top floors. It creates a nice triangle of color and balance.
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