Front Door Colors to Enhance Your Curb Appeal

One of your best return on investments with your home is your curb appeal. Your front door enhances your curb appeal.

After all, the front door is one of the very first features that every potential buyer sees. Interestingly, not all door colors fare equally well when it comes to fetching a good price. Zillow found in their 2017 Paint Color Analysis that on average, doors painted in shades of blue or gray -- ranging from navy to pearl -- sold for $1,514 more than other color choices.

Then there is always advice from Feng Shui. Feng shui says that each direction is associated with an element, which will guide you in selecting the best paint shade.

North’s element is water, making a blue or black door ideal. South is associated with fire, which is nourished by red, pink, purple, and orange hues. East’s is wood, suggesting greens and browns. A westward-facing entrance has metal as its element and white and gray as recommended door colors.

If you live in a condo community or within a homeowners association don’t forget to check your regulations.