A composite door can add a lot of style to your home, not to mention it helps set the tone for your home’s look and appeal. That’s why it’s important to find the right design, but also a colour that represents your preferences. With that in mind, there are certain things to consider when it comes to choosing the perfect composite front door.
Why is it important to find the right door colour?
• The door colour will have a significant impact on the curb appeal. For example, if you plan on selling your home, the colour will have a major impact on the property’s attractiveness when it comes to potential buyers.
• Additionally, it’s the first thing that people see when entering your home. Ideally, you want the composite door to reflect your style and preferences.
Take the home’s style into consideration
There are a variety of home styles in the UK, from modern to Georgian, Victorian, and so on. Traditional homes tend to suit muted tones, ranging from black to red or green. Modern homes use colours like bright yellow, blue, grey, and so on. As you can see, the home’s design and style will have an impact when it comes to the colours you need to choose, so keep that in mind.
Make it reflect your own style
Another thing to consider is your personal style. If you like a classic look, timeless colours like grey, white, or black tend to be a very good pick. On the other hand, if you want to make a statement, you always have colours like mustard, teal, or even plum. Since the door is the first thing people notice when entering your home, you want it to reflect your style and make an impact. You can try to match the wall colours, or just go with something completely different.
Consider your neighbourhood’s style and colours
Some neighbourhoods have a pre-imposed colour scheme. So they might impose a certain exterior design and door colours. If that’s the case, you have to take into account those expectations and guidelines for the best results. It certainly makes sense to try and complement your door’s colour with the street and neighbourhood’s aesthetic.
Should you go with dark or light colours?
That’s always up to you. Dark colours make the door appear more timeless, solid, and reliable. On the other hand, choosing light colours adds a sense of space and makes the home feel more welcoming. Also, the amount of natural light that you will have near the entrance will definitely vary and could impact the type of colours you want to opt for.
Think about practical features
Generally, dark colours will absorb heat, and if your door is exposed to the sun all the time, that could have a negative impact you need to consider. However, a lighter colour scheme will end up showing more wear, damage, not to mention it’s easier to see dust/dirt on it as well. That means doors with a lighter colour scheme will usually need more cleaning.
What’s the door’s finish?
Composite doors can have different finishes, and that will affect the colour scheme you can go for. If you have a composite door with a matte finish, that gives you access to a wider colour palette. On the other hand, a glossy finish makes colours appear striking and more beautiful. Yet you can’t choose any given colour. Experimenting with different colour styles and schemes can be a great idea here, so use that to your advantage.
Popular colour options for selecting the perfect composite front door
• Black is a timeless colour, and it adds a sense of style, complexity as well as elegance.
• Grey is another good option for your composite door. Here, you have different styles to choose from. Anthracite grey is versatile, and it can help create a bold statement. Agate grey, on the other hand, is going more towards white, and that’s good if you want a lighter colour option.
• Red is a classic colour, and it has a very welcoming allure. At the same time, it’s a bold colour, and it certainly makes your home’s exterior stand out.
• Standard green and Chartwell green are also very popular in the UK as well. Standard green is very appealing visually and can fit modern homes, while Chartwell green is suitable for a vintage home.
• Blue is another good colour for a composite door. There’s serene blue, but also bright blue and a variety of other styles to go for. In general, blue can be a very good option if you want to establish a calm setting, and it can also make a statement.
• White is a versatile colour, it brightens up the home, and it can be particularly good for coastal properties. However, due to its nature, it’s possible to use white composite doors for pretty much any property, including vintage ones.
Conclusion
Selecting the perfect composite door colour is difficult; however, with these ideas and guidelines, it’s easier to identify the right options. There are always challenges when it comes to selecting a great colour, and that’s why you want to take into account things like style, personal preferences, but also finishes, and practicality. As you do that, you will have a much better result and a greater overall experience!
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