Thinking about giving your blue home exterior a facelift? Before visions of massive renovations and money being spent hand over fist run through your mind – relax. As an interior designer, it’s my job to help people liven up their living spaces within their budget.
You may not believe me when I say that changing the color of your front door can make your home look as good as new, but it’s true. If you have a blue house, you have the advantage of choosing from thousands of colors to make the shade ‘pop.’ To make your life easier, I’ve compiled some of the best front door color options to ensure the blue tones of your house get a new lease on life. Ready?
Front Door Colors For Blue Houses
Before I start listing out the paint colors you can utilize to make your home become a real show-stopper, let me explain how the article’s laid out.
Because there can be countless color combination alternatives (and I can’t possibly cover them all here), I’ve selected five different colors that go best with all types of blues – and each has its own heading. All you need to do is scroll down, pick the color you like, and read all about it.
1# - Black
Yes, I know white and black aren’t really colors, but are more like the absence of color and light – but let’s not get bogged down with technicalities. Even though people recoil from using black on any part of their house, it can really add some pizzazz to your home’s exterior to pair a slate blue, light blue, or baby blue siding with a black door.
Not to mention, black is really becoming popular as an exterior paint color because it’s associated with power, authority, and intelligence. If you’re a fan of the color black but are afraid of using too much of it – you can opt to paint your front door (or side door) black. That way you can have your cake and eat it too!

2# - White
If your home happens to have turquoise blue and palm trees are native to your area of residence, then not painting your front door white could be a big oversight.
Turquoise and white paint is a magical combination that can transport you to the shores of the Caribbean and lift your spirits with its tropical feel. And, if you throw in some white trim into the mix – you’ve got a sure-fire way of making your home stand out and look brand spanking new.
Conversely, if your home isn’t a turquoise shade and leans more towards navy blue – don’t despair because white can go equally well with dark blue shades. You can also try painting your garage door white to ensure your house doesn’t look too dusky and imposing.

3# - Yellow
If you ask me, yellow doesn’t ever receive the respect it deserves. Generally, people prefer to paint their interiors with a calm daffodil or banana yellow – but this pigment has a lot of potential when it comes to exterior doors.
Picture this, you’ve just returned home from a hard day’s work and are feeling pretty low. You park in the driveway and trudge up the steps when all of a sudden, you’re treated to your very own ray of sunshine.
Granted, yellow hasn’t been a favorite for exterior paint, but the good news is all that’s changing now. More and more people turn to yellow doors to add a little zing to their front doors and lap siding. Plus, yellow is a welcoming shade, making it perfect as color inspiration for your front door.
4# - Red
Thanks to flicks like Nightmare on Elm Street and Insidious, you rarely ever get to see a red front door paired with a blue house. But, you can rarely do better than a red door when it comes to curb appeal and drawing attention.
Be it an attractive fire engine red, dark mahogany, or a quirky cherry red – you can introduce a timeless feel to your exterior with this pigment.
Additionally, if you’re patriotic and big into the red, white, and blue theme, you can permanently do away with Fourth of July decorations with red doors. However, keep in mind that it’ll require you to have the Old Glory Shade of Blue.
5# - Blue
I know what you’re thinking – why subject a blue house to a blue door? As far as contrast is concerned, even the same color can achieve vastly different looks based on tone, shade, and tint. That’s why some brave souls pair their dark blue house with a lighter tone of blue to create a cool contrast that’s pleasing to the eyes.
You can also add some variety to a blue-on-blue color scheme by adding white or the trims or lap siding. That way, there are points of contrast to break the monotony of a blue color scheme.
6# - Natural Wood/Stained Wood
Thus far, my color combination tips have focused on the more ‘colorful’ options (excuse the pun) for people who have difficulty picking a favorite from the color wheel. But, if you’re a simple soul with a love of all things natural – you can opt for a door with wood stains.
While natural wood isn’t exactly a color, I thought it prudent to include this alternative for folks who like doors with an organic and textural feel.
A wood door will go well with almost all types of blue – so you don’t have to worry too much about the shade of your home. Besides that, if you have elements in your home such as a wooden ceiling, floors, brick walls, wooden shutters, etc., a natural wood front door can help you ‘tie in’ all such elements together and promote cohesiveness.
Conclusion
Designers and architects believe that a house can tell you a lot about a person. More importantly, your home – be it a white house or any other color – is your sanctuary at the end of the day. That means the way it looks, including the windows, side doors, screen door, shutters, and even the front door color, should be based on your preference alone.
You have the power to make your house an extension of your personality – without having to compromise on aesthetics. That’s something I’m hoping this rights reserved front door and house paint colors guide of mine will come in handy with. Just remember to refer to a color wheel, get plenty of color swatches, and plan every detail in advance before you get down to painting.