8 Paint Colors You Should Never Use For Your Front Door

Text by Sarah Lyon

Selecting a paint color for your front door is no small task. After all, as Cathleen Gruver, the lead interior designer at Gruver Cooley Interiors in Purcellville, Virginia, says, "The front door sets the tone for your whole home."

Designers agree that as a whole, you shouldn't think too outside the box when it comes to choosing a front door paint color. "It's best to choose a color that complements the surroundings and reflects your personal style without overwhelming the facade," Gruver says. The whole idea is to choose something that isn't too distracting. "The front door shouldn’t shout louder than the house," adds Bradie Fisher, the founder of Bradie Fisher Interiors in Franklin, Tennessee. "It’s the punctuation, not the headline; let it support the story, not steal the spotlight."

Wondering what types of front door paint colors to avoid? Keep reading to learn more about a variety of shades that Southern designers will always encourage you to skip.

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