Grounded Luxe: Front Door Color Ideas That Feel Calm and High-End

Ready to upgrade your curb appeal without going full drama queen? These 6 neutral -ish front door colors feel calm, elevated, and totally luxe.

Your front door color says more than you think…

Painting your front door is not merely a trending DIY project on Pinterest… but an ancient form of declaration.

While most of us aren’t painting our doors to ward off spirits (ancient China) or to signal a paid-off home (early Scotland) anymore, the front door still holds a quiet kind of power. It can enhance (or completely throw off) your home’s curb appeal and overall energy.

But if blaring a$$ red isn’t your vibe (though let’s be real…it was historically the go-to statement across multiple cultures), I got you, sister.

The 6 paint colors below exude soft, quiet luxury- timeless shades that bring beauty and calm to your home, your body, and your soul…

1. Soft, Muted Green-

If you find true neutrals a bit too boring for your playful personality but fear going too bold won’t stand the test of time, toned down shades of green are where it’s at. This photo of my front doors painted in Sherwin Williams Coastal Plain went viral on Pinterest (and for good reason).

While I found the color both charming and calming, I eventually repainted it because it didn’t match the vibe of my moody interior aesthetic. Nonetheless, it was truly a gorgeous color.

2. Warm Wood Tones-

There is something so effortlessly luxe about warm, natural wood. I mean..I would consider wood stained doors the OG of the front elevation flex. And whether your exterior is moody and dark or light and bright, the grounded, textural element of exposed wood is a sure winner.

This gorgeous exterior designed by Nadine Stay involved salvaging an old door with some Minwax stain in the color Coffee. Be sure to click on the link under the image’s caption for the full tutorial.

Tip: To learn how to stain a painted door to look like wood, you can also check out my tutorial for that here.

3. Timeless Black-

Aiming for a color that would not only represent the aesthetic of my moody interior, but also compliment the exposed brick foundation on the exterior of my lake cottage, I decided to paint my front doors Tricorn Black by Sherwin Williams.

If you’re after a front door color that feels timeless, elevated, and goes with literally everything, black is a freakin’ no-brainer.

4. Rich Charcoal-

If true black feels a bit too stark for your taste, take a note from Shea McGee and opt for a slightly softer hue (like Kendall Charcoal by Benjamin Moore).

A deep gray or off-black paint color still brings richness and depth to your exterior, but the contrast feels more subtle and refined.

5. Elegant Navy-

Whether you’re craving a subtle nod to color or to coastal charm (without the beach kitsch), navy gives you the best of both worlds. Similar to black, it adds depth and drama- but with a slightly more playful, welcoming energy than its more serious cousin.

On this dreamy exterior by Mindy Gayer Design, the dutch door painted in Blue Note by Benjamin Moore adds the perfect layer of character and approachability to this crisp white cottage.

6. Warm, Muted Greys

Unlike cool greys that can come off a little sterile, grey hues with earthy undertones- like green, mushroom, taupe, and beige- feel both welcoming and elevated.

In this insanely gorgeous front elevation by David Anderson Architect, the shutters and doors were painted in Sherwin Williams Jogging Path. Paired with white brick, this cozy grey is understated perfection if you ask me.

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Until next time, keep on designing a life that feels as good as it looks.