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Bold Doors That’ll Open Your Mind to Color

by Gabrielle Blair on June 2, 2011 at 4:29 PM

While doors are an essential part of every house, they're often overlooked. I like the idea of bringing attention to them with a splash of color instead of simply letting them blend in with the wall.

These yellow double doors are pretty bold, but you could do something a little more subdued and still add some fun to your place. See examples of both bold and conservative-but-stylish choices below. 

Red seems to be a popular hue for front doors. I love how in this home they have both blue and red doors in the entryway. What a great welcoming. 

While gray is a safer choice, it's classically chic and it still makes a statement in this room.

Here's a more quiet use of yellow with a shabby chic feel. So pretty, right? I love the weathered door bottoms.

Instead of choosing a bright color, how about accentuating with black and white stripes?

This flashy, neon green may be the boldest choice, but I think it works well with the lack of color in the rest of the room. 

Last but not least, choosing a happy shade of teal would make any home feel a little more like a beachside cottage.

What do you think? Would you ever go as bold as neon green? Or do you prefer sticking with something a little more subdued? 

 

images: Elle NorwayLittle Green NotebookReal SimpleLucas AllenApartment TherapyAnna Kern, Domino Magazine

Filed Under: decorating, inspirations, renovating

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  • frysh...
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    fryshannon34

    June 2, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    I wouldnt choose neon green although I do like the idea


  • Chari...
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    Charizma77

    June 2, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    I'm more of a subdued person, I guess. Not into neon or really bold  colors for doors...


  • heath...
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    heathermichelle

    June 3, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    No, im not into bold colors for doors


  • elasmimi
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    elasmimi

    June 3, 2011 at 7:29 AM

    I have one large red wall, that's bold enough for me.


  • AllTh...
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    AllThatBabyJazz

    June 3, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    I'll try anything


  • mommy...
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    mommythree0508

    June 3, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    I love bright doors.


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    Norah

    June 3, 2011 at 11:19 AM
    Love this idea, but wouldn't dare paint my beautiful gumwood doors.
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    MrsChurch

    June 3, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I love this! I love the teal and pale, weathered yellow doors. And I actually really like the first, bold yellow doors. Our front door is red, and it's gorgeous and I love it.


  • RanaA...
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    RanaAurora

    June 3, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Neat!


  • allie...
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    alliesmom112

    June 3, 2011 at 9:38 PM
    I would not do neon green but I do like the idea of adding color through doors. The pale yellow is my fave
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