A'door'ing Doors!

The next item on our massive "To Do" list is to pick out a front door, which meant lots of evenings checking out Houzz, Pinterest and Decorpad for inspiration.  While combing through the interweb, I have found myself drawn to red and black doors.  I have always heard that a red door means "welcome", but had no idea what a black door meant.  The words that pop into my head when looking at black doors are things like "sophistication", "style", and "sleek".  So after some research, I discovered that, according to Feng Shui, the front door is the "the mouth of Chi" for your home and if its color is chosen properly, can attract energy for your home to nourish and sustain good health, happy relationships and professional success. Ummmmm yeah, so that just ratcheted up the pressure factor to make sure we pick the correct door for our home! Sheesh!!!  So today I thought it would be fun to check out what the color of your front door says about you and some of my favorite inspiration doors. 

 

We'll start off with my first love affair in front doors...the classic red door. Red doors mean "welcome" and in Feng Shui symbolize prosperity and wealth.  Apparently, during the times of the Underground railroad, a red door was the sign of a safe house.  Also, people with red front doors are apparently extroverts and take a more relaxed approach to life.  Here are some red doors that I have been a'door'ing the past few weeks. First off, I L-O-V-E the deep red tone of the doors below and their massive black strappings! To me these doors provide a bold statement, but maintain a welcoming appearance. I am also loving the shape and details of the window above the doors.

 

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Turning a complete 180 from the ornate doors above, I found this little beauty. I love the classic charm of this door and the balance that the paneling, the windows and the side lights provide. I also like how the white trim and black accents highlight the door and make it take center stage in this entryway.

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And what can be more inviting than a red door with "Welcome" scrolled across the front? This entryway is adorable and I love the charm and contrast that the quilted curtain provide.

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I also came across this sophisticated little devil.  I am dig'n the dental molding along the top of the door frame and the detail in the sidelights. The white trim also makes the red pop against the somewhat orange'ish brick.

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Now onto my latest love...the black front door.  At first, I thought that a black front door would be unwelcoming and dreary.  However, after searching the web, I have found that black doors add sophistication and style.  According to Feng Shui, black front doors provide elegance and calmness and create protective, solid energy that acts like a powerful shield. Also, studies have shown that black front door owners are the most successful in their careers.  Sounds good to me!  Below is my favorite black inspiration door. I love the crisp and classic lines of the door's raised paneling and the unexpected detail of that the large nail heads provide. I also like the contrast of the gold accents on their black canvas.

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I think that these black doors are absolutely fabulous.  I completely dig the contrast of the sharp square angles of the door against the soft curves of the paneling, the handles and the sunburst window.  And while I'm at it, the ivy trellis is pretty fabulous as well!

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The next color that caught my eye was yellow. It is a complete switch from black, but there is something inviting about a bright and cheery yellow door!  According to some Feng Shui experts, yellow evokes mental clarity, perception, understanding, wisdom, confidence, curiosity, humor and merriment.  However, other claim that homeowners with yellow front doors are the loudest and most likely to admit that they are bad neighbors...but hey, that is pretty consistent with a home full of humor and merriment!  I love everything about the door below...the intricacy of the panels, the gold accents, the detail and shape of the window above and the boldness of the concrete surround. Also, the bright yellow just makes me happy!

 

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Next, we move onto blue. According to Feng Shui, blue equals water, which equates to calmness and is linked with feelings of security and stability. Some folks also believe that blue suggests a feeling of abundance and prosperity. This door is very similar to the doors above with the detailed paneling, the large nail heads, gold accents and sunburst window. Although the blue door against the white trim is bold, it is very calming to me.  I guess the Feng Shui experts know what they are talking about!


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Homeowners with green doors are supposed to be the most trustworthy. Many cultures also believe that green represent balance, peace, compassion, growth, renewal, and harmony.  I love how the green door below pops against the white house and the bold surround.  I also like the the cheeriness and playful feeling that the yellow accents provide.



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Next let's look at purple.  Homeowners with purple doors are said to be the most sociable and the most likely to have a group of very close friends.  Purple also symbolizes energy and is thought to invite opportunities into your home. In Feng Shui, purple is very versatile because it is the only color that you can place in any direction...so some people believe that a purple front door means that the homeowners are versatile and open-minded.

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And finally, pink!  Homeowners with pink front doors are said to be daring, and who also have the most friends and are full of mischief.  Pink reminds me of happiness and smiles. I love the pop of color the pink door above and below provide their homes...however, I am pretty sure that Matt will veto me if I come home with a gallon of pink paint for my front door. So sad!



So after going through all these doors and their meaning...I think that I am leaning towards black or red. Decisions decisions decisions!  I'd love to hear what your favorite front door color is.  I hope you have a wonderful day and enjoy the next several days leading up to the holidays!