Instant Update: Paint Your Doors

Pick up a brush: Painted doors offer a quick and easy interior update.


We've all dreamed of living in a bright white house with a front door painted red at some point in our lives life, right? Surely, I'm not the only one?

Painted front doors have been a fast and easy way to add curb appeal to a house for years, but when is the last time you were advised to paint your interior doors?

Your ShelterPop editors have been falling head over heels for bold, colored doors on the inside of our homes. Take a look at our favorites and tell me you're not ready to pick up a paintbrush too:

The Look: When juxtaposed with a black-and-white, paisley wallpaper, this neon green sings. It works well with the teak-colored wood flooring and cabinetry leading into the kitchen.

The Color: Try Behr Grape Green 400B-5.

Tips To Try It: Watch out for varied shades of wood, as lime green and brown/tan are a difficult match. Steer clear of mixing lime with pine or cherry, as it can create a retro aesthetic.





The Look: The flip side of an exterior door is painted a bright, cheery turquoise to give guests a colorful farewell at the end of the night. Surrounded by white walls and flooring, the turquoise is just the pop of color this entryway needs! Don't be afraid to paint a door one color on the outside and another on the inside -- just be sure that they match and that you're tidy with your paint lines!

The Color: Try Benjamin Moore Turquoise Powder 2057-50.

Tips To Try It: This shade of turquoise may not be a great choice if you decorate with a lot of pastels, as the look can go from chic to Easter-egg in ten seconds flat! Instead, pair the hue with poppy reds, deep browns and patterned plums.














The Look: A sunshine-y shade is the perfect entrance to a casual living room/library. Because yellow coordinates well with many different colors, this hue is a lovely choice that incorporates both the colorful bookshelves from the living room and the dining room furnishings from the kitchen area.

The Color: Try Benjamin Moore Bright Yellow 2022-30.

Tips To Try It: Avoid orange-toned yellows (which can clash with wood floors), and be sure to use this shade in an area that gets ample amounts of light (preferably natural daylight). Other than that, go wild! Yellow can be a lovely neutral, even in the brightest of hues.

Happy paining, dears!

For more color inspiration, read on:

- Play With Color: When Pink Rooms Work
- TwiTalk: The Best White Interior Paint... Ever