Q & A: “what color ‘should’ I paint my front door?”

in Feng Shui, the architecturally front door of a house is where we welcome all auspicious energy into the home. and because energy goes where the eye does, it’s worth any endeavor to make the entrance as inviting as possible.

one of the ways we can entice more energy to romp our way is with COLOR.

it just so happens that this is also one of the most frequently asked Qs in my world, so…

when choosing color for the front door, I have 4 suggestions:

no. 1: choosing colors you LOVE will always win first place. when we LOVE what we see, you can’t out-do that energy windfall. say it with me: if YOU LOVE IT, YOU WIN!

no. 2: not sure what you LOVE? choose a color that looks good on you. style the door how you would style yourself! (can’t paint your door your favorite hue to wear? get creative with a wreath, a doormat, or some pots of plants!)

no. 3: still not sure? be bold and pick a hue that stands out from the rest of your house. energy follows the eye, and nothing says “hello, honey!” quite like a flashy door!

no. 4: if you’re up for painting your front door, black is the color associated with water – which, in shui speak, represents fortune. so, a black front door is often interpreted as bringing wealth into the home.

even better? homes with black front doors increase its resale by more than $6000 – so, that wealth tip seems to hold up in the realtor-speak, too! (take a quick look at Homes & Gardens, Zillow, Home Advisor… and you’ll see that everyone agrees!)

(psst… I am about to paint my office doors black, so stay tuned for those before / after results!) xo