Expert reveals the colour you should paint your door to add value to your home

Natalie Morris

Published May 11, 2022 7:46am Updated May 11, 2022 7:49am

Colourful doors — Pale pink and lilac tones are very on trend (Pictures: Lick/Metro.co.uk)

Your front door is the first thing anyone sees when they come to your home – so it’s a great opportunity to make a brilliant first impression.

You don’t have to play it safe, either. Bringing a splash of colour to your front door can make your house stand out, and it can also show off your personality, and the vibe of your home.

It’s something to consider when you’re selling your home as well. Your front door sets the ultimate first impression for prospective buyers, so choosing the right finish is a big deal.

Transforming your front door with a lick of paint is a quick way to add value to your home and attract potential buyers. But how do you know which colour you should choose for your front door? And how you can use colour psychology to give the perfect impression?

To help sellers ensure their homes score top marks with would-be buyers, paint brand Lick and prime estate agent John D Wood & Co. have put together some top tips and revealed the best colours to paint your front door to help bag that all important sale:

‘The exterior of a house plays a huge part on how you feel and interact within your space,’ says Tash Bradley, Lick’s director of interior design and colour psychologist.

‘If you’re selling your home, you want the first glimpse to fill your potential buyers with joy. Think about how a buyer would feel when they see your front door, what emotion does it spark?

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‘Colours are a powerful way of delivering emotion and selecting the right colour can really make an impact, and tell a story about what’s to come inside.’

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How to choose the right door colour for your home

Here are Tash’s top tips:

‘Your front door colour gives an indication into the personality who lives inside. You want your front door to welcome you home and to greet you with a smile. Currently, pale pink and lilac tones are very on trend channeling a fun, youthful vibe, full of energy.
‘Be wary of grey tones for your front door as the colour can lack personality and make the property feel a little aloof.
‘Choose a colour that compliments the other tones and materials of your home exterior. Take into consideration the brick colour, windows and shutters, letter box and also the style of your front door.
‘When painting your exterior garden walls and front door, consider them as an extension of the rooms you are in. Does the colour palette in your garden work with the one in your kitchen? You are ideally looking to create a consistent flow within the space.
‘For structural features, look at your surroundings. I love to take inspiration from nature so for example, soft blue to reflect the tones of the sky or greens to blend softly with the surrounding garden or field.
Look at your plants for inspiration!

‘’First impressions count,’ adds Polly Ogden Duffy, managing director at John D Wood & Co. ‘In fact, most buyers will make a decision in the first few seconds of seeing your home about whether they want to see inside.

‘That’s why an inviting entrance is key to maximising the sale price of your property. It also helps to secure viewings of your home, ultimately giving you the strongest chance to secure the best price for your property.’

Polly says a fresh coat of paint, teamed with existing door fittings gives the impression of a well-cared for home and is quick and easy to do.

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‘Buyers are making a lifestyle choice when they make their property purchase so the less they have to change the more appealing for most,’ she explains. ‘If you want to go all out, add a year-round wreath.’