The primary means of entry to your home can be the most critical first impression, especially for a home buyer. Therefore, we examine front door colors that may increase home value.
Front Door Ideas from the Experts
According to Better Homes and Garden, there are some definite winners in the front door category. In fact, they cite a remarkable increase to your home value determined by the right front door.
“Although the value of a home is determined by several factors, a recent study published by Zillow found that having the right front door color could boost sales by $6,449 in comparison to comparable homes.” The study showed that the following colors were ranked from highest to lowest.
- The best overall: slate blue gray
- The lowest payout: pale pink
- The lowest overall: cement gray
Best Colors for Front Doors 2022
So, what are the definite winners? Well, BHG did not differ much from Zillow except for the addition of olive green. Surprisingly, this color is getting a lot of attention.
The type of neighborhood does have an impact on the decision-making process. Older neighborhoods with lots of empty nesters prefer calmer neutral colors, while younger neighborhoods are open to lively, fun colors. While the younger single crowd is more daring with color schemes like a dramatic gunmetal gray with brass accents.
Overall, black, slate blue and olive green have the potential to give you a higher home value. Black, though controversial, is number one according to the data.
“Still, doors painted black were cited by some buyers as “imposing” and others said that it “doesn’t give positive vibes at all.” Yet data shows that buyers are willing to pay, on average, $6,449 more for a home simply based on the visual cue of this high-contrast color on the front door.”
Setting the Tone
The Wall Street Journal dedicated an article about the importance of the front door to the sale of a home. If a seller forgets about the front yard that just sets the tone. According to Cara Fox, owner, and lead designer of The Fox Group claims “the front door reflects an owner’s personality”.
A fresh coat of paint to upgrade a front door was top on the expert’s recommendations. Then, hardware and house numbers allow for expression. Finally, plantings and gardens create a sense of unity between a home and its surroundings.
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