Color is important as it is often associated with many different connotations, for example, red often conveys danger or power; green is a symbol of nature, and blue represents peace and calmness. This is the same for the color of your front door, it has a big impact on the overall look and feel of your property. Read on to find out more about the best color door to have to increase the value of your house, and its overall curb appeal.
Curb Appeal
Curb appeal relates to the attractiveness of a property and its surroundings when viewed from the street, often when your house is on the market your curb appeal is the most important thing to consider. There are many aspects of the exterior of your house that can improve curb appeal, from a well-kept garden to beautiful looking windows. First impressions matter, and people are more likely to base their opinions on the exterior rather than the interior of a house, after all, it is the first thing seen, a poor exterior could put someone off even visiting the interior of the house, it is the main invitation factor. Therefore, investing and increasing curb appeal is a great idea that will pay off in the long run.
According to the recent research by Sell House Fast, it takes guests just 38 seconds to judge your home by the way it looks from the exterior. 76% of property purchasers agree that first impressions are everything when they visit a property, and the color of your front door could make a significant difference to its value.
The survey also revealed that blue is the best color for your front door if you’re putting your home on the market and could add an average of $5,000 to its value. At the opposite end of the spectrum are brown front doors, which can in fact decrease the value of your property.
Exterior decoration and landscaping are not everyone’s strongest points nor are they always affordable, but there are many ways to increase your property value, without having to spend a great deal of money, one of which would be, painting your front door to increase curb appeal.
Exterior Doors & Color
While the research discovered that blue is the most valuable front door color to have, a white front door could also add around $4800 to the value of a house and a brown front door is the is one color to avoid, as it can decrease the value of a home by an average of $1000.
According to another study from Zillow, homes with charcoal gray, smoky black or rich jet black doors were sold for $6,271 more than expected.
Color is a powerful force when it comes to influencing a buyers choice, it can affect the mood and ambience a house might give off. It can even influence physiological reactions,' said Lee Chambers, Environmental Psychologist and Wellbeing Consultant.
'’While in office design, we use green in regenerative environments, and blue in productive environments, the color of your front door can influence a buyers initial perception. Our eyes are drawn to entrance points, so a front door is often one of the first things we notice.'’
The Psychology Behind Color
The study also looked at the psychology of color to discover what certain door colors can reveal about the homeowner’s personality:
A red front door is seen as very traditional, like a post box, which conveys a vibrant and passionate personality.
A green front door conveys a trusting, grounded personality and represents growth.
A white front door is seen as more modern, clean, organized and peaceful.
A brown front door, usually wooden, promotes a more natural sense, strong and stable.
A black door can be mysterious but also stylish and sophisticated.
A blue front door can promote a feeling of serenity and an appealing sense of freedom.
If you're thinking about selling your home choosing the front door color wisely is definitely something worth bearing in mind.
