As with everything in life, there is no clear or ultimate rule. When
dealing with color it is important to remember that its potency comes
from how it is interpreted. Because everyone is individual, colors may
mean something different to you. You are the best judge of your own spaces and know your own preferences
best. Be aware of what you want when designing your home, but when in doubt, refer to some tips and tricks like these
to make the decisions easier!
Reds:
A
red front door is a popular idea. Though most people stick to browns
and taupe, red is the most popular color in America beyond the mundane.
It is probably so popular because red is the color of passion and
impulse, and is closely associated with bravery, love, and money. Red
also demands attention, so home owners often opt for a red door because
like that it says, "hey look at me, I'm brave and
comfortable with that." They aren't off base, red
certainly says many things, and that is one of them.
Blues:
There
are a myriad of blues which can all be strikingly different from
each other, even when they seem similar! Blue may be mixed with
small amounts of red, or green, which will determine if you have a "warm" blue or a "cool" blue.
Blues can be pastel,
deep, bright, or pale and associated with intuition, empathy, sensitivity, calmness,
success, and trust. These are powerfully positive things. Blue comes off as a very strong
and stable color. For this reason most government agencies (state
and federal ) use blue in their logos. Many offices rely on blue for
decor because it promotes order.
Yellows:
Yellow promotes feelings of
positivity, happiness, warmth, amusement, and mental stimulation.
However, your personal tastes
and judgements will affect this.
I have a yellow kitchen (my third yellow kitchen) as homage to
growing up with one. However, I chose a pale, warm yellow only slightly
beyond the realm of white. For me that color yellow promotes happiness,
cheerfulness, positivity.
Black:
You
may be surprised to find that black is a diverse color with many
applications. Black is actually very closely linked
with order, cleanliness, sophistication, respect, tradition, and
equality in terms of design. A black front door can be an elegant touch.
Black front
doors make a beautiful statement about tradition and sophistication, and modern, contemporary design, giving a feeling of respectable,
clean, order. Though you may think black is a common color for
utilitarian objects like doors and trimming, take a look and you will
find that having a black door will actually set you far apart from the
norm.
White:
White symbolizes cleanliness, purity,
simplicity, and clarity. A white front door says that those who reside beyond
it value order, organization, cleanliness, and control. It also says that they understand simplicity, and respect mental clarity.
If
you choose to opt for a white door, considering deviating from stark
white, and choosing an egg shell or muted gray. In this way the feelings
this powerful color portrays will be dulled down. Keep in mind that the
entrance to your home is one of the chiefly important areas of it. Your
door will give people their first impression of you and your family.
In Conclusion:
Start
by imagining how you want your entrance to look on the outside, and
inside of the home. The porch and your foyer space are connected to
one another so make sure they reflect this. Once you have that in mind,
choose a color that will go with your design. Be it yellow, purple,
green, blue, black, or orange, make sure that you consider every hue and
shade before making a selection. You do not have to choose a textbook
standard when dealing with colors.
The color you choose will mean
something personal to you. But make sure it does not misrepresent you to
others who will venture to your threshold. The front door of your home
is a first impression area, and the energy guests and visitors pick up
from it will affect how they see the rest of your home, and those who
live within it.
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