Create an Inviting Entrance with Dark Door Colours

Autumn is the perfect time to embrace dark colours and earthy hues, not only within your home interior but also on your property’s exterior. Dark door colours and monochrome facades have seen a resurgence in the past year, primarily down to their adaptability, timeless nature and kerb appeal boosting abilities.

Whilst we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, your front door is pivotal in creating a great first impression, so getting the colour right is essential. The beauty of dark paint colours lies in their versatility, which transcends many architectural styles. They can be paired back or dramatically enhanced with opulent door furniture creating an even bigger style statement bound to have guests swooning as they step over the threshold.

Dark Front Door Ideas

If you’re on the fence about choosing a dark front door colour, scroll through our inspiring projects below, which are bound to help solve any colour conundrums.

Alluring Black

You don’t have to use bright hues to stand out from the crowd. Black front doors can work just as well, adding a sophisticated statement to modern homes and a high-impact look to period facades.

Set against a stunning, crisp white Georgian exterior, this Jet Black front door certainly sets a superb depiction of what’s to come on the inside. The high-impact black paint colour highlights the workmanship and quality that makes a door by London Door Company so special. Well-positioned brass door furniture then adds an authentic yet elegant touch, softening the bold monochromatic exterior palette.

Dark Saturated Blues

If you don’t want to commit to a daring black, our rich paint colour, Oxford Blue, will always create a lasting impression. This transformative colour complements pristine white stone and works with almost any door style, whether you opt for a solid design with four panels or a door with bespoke textured glazing – a beautiful addition in the darker months when the warm glow from indoors shimmers through.

Earthy Greens

Dark, earthy greens can amplify a traditional front door design, with Regency Green becoming a firm favourite with clients throughout 2022.

Set against a white frame, this Georgian front door is a beautiful example of how a dark door colour can work when coupled with red brick, chrome door furniture and contemporary opaque sidelights – a look bound to transcend time.

Trends in Door Furniture

Dark front door colours alone can dramatically transform your exterior, but pairing them with traditional brass or contemporary chrome hardware can create an even bigger style statement.

Brass is having a significant design moment, with polished and satin finishes both becoming increasingly popular as we move into the new year. Whether incorporating this versatile finish into your interior schemes or front door furniture, it’s the perfect way to add a touch of luxury and warmth, especially when combined with dark paint colours. Create continuity by choosing the same finish for your door knobs, letterboxes and security; you can also add the same metallic finish to outdoor lighting or door numbers for a cohesive, opulent look.

Ways to Enhance Dark Doors

Your front door should usher guests in and be a welcoming beacon as you arrive home after a long day. Aesthetics are essential, so once you’ve chosen your colour, there are a few ways to enhance your entrance further, ensuring it looks good all year round.

1. To prevent your front door from fading into the background, create depth with contrasting white or neutral frames and architraves.
2. The devil is in the detail. By that, we mean accessories such as letterboxes, door knobs, knockers and door security. You’ll want to ensure these are considered as part of the overall scheme.
3. Plants play a vital role in adding a little extra life to the front of your home and can create a brilliant contrast against dark door colours. Go for lush evergreens where possible to avoid having too much work in the winter, or consider placing pots by your front door as an endnote to your garden path.

Delve into our latest brochure and discover more striking front door designs that are bound to capture your imagination.