MEETING YOURSELF AT THE FRONT DOOR

It’s been said that you only get one chance to make a first impression. So why not start with the front door, where you can express your personality, show off your individuality, and create a welcoming feeling for yourself and your guests?

I think of the entryway as the cover of a great book: the first glimpse of intrigue that leads to the main character. How does one create this intrigue? Through color. It’s a powerful storytelling tool in the great book that is your home. It’s also a simple way to instantly reenergize the overall appearance of your residence’s exterior. 

Let’s open our imagination and let a color find you. It starts with careful observation. Stand in front of your home and notice the exterior finishes. Take note of the way light interacts with these finishes throughout the day. When you understand these elements, you’re ready to move on to color selection.

Think about the feeling that you want the color to inspire. You might desire a cool, contrasting, energetic color to give your home a striking, dynamic look. Or perhaps you’re gravitating toward a warm, complementary color to suggest harmony and a classic, understated appearance.

Take a peek at these exclusive “Nantucket Historical Collection” exterior paint colors. They are my go-to alphabet for front door paint selection. This isn’t your cliché coastal-inspired paint palette, but rather a historically curated palette of colors approved by Nantucket’s own Historic Commission – dating back to the 1950s. While these 12 hues of historic Nantucket originated on the island, they can be color-matched at your local paint store! So, whether this collection or others inspire you, be encouraged to find yourself at your front door...

Here are several selections of front doors from past projects that are sure to inspire…

Main Street Yellow: This soft yet grounding pigment expresses the main character of this historic downtown home in an iconic and ironic way, as it is positioned adjacent to Main Street herself.

Cobblestone: Classic and subdued, this color exudes a touchstone of harmony and unity of the client’s relationship to each other.

Newport Blue: Surrounded by the deep blue Atlantic and boundless blue summer skies, this saturated hue gives presence to the natural elements abound.

Spiritual Design Principle: Stand out and show your true colors.