What Does Your Door Say about You?

Debbie Zimmer of the Paint Quality Institute.

Zimmer says in a news release that the colors we choose for our doors often communicate our emotions and personalities. A front door is the focal point of a home, she says, much like a necktie is the focal point of a suit.

Here’s what a color psychologist might say about the most common front door colors:

Blue: Studies often show blue is the most popular color. A blue front door indicates the homeowner sees his or her home as a place of refuge.

Green: This color connotes health, safety, tranquility and harmony.

Black: A black front door projects strength, sophistication, power and authority.

Red: This powerful color says a home is vibrant and exciting.

Brown: A brown front door conveys warmth, stability and reliability, but some darker shades of brown signal a desire for privacy, even isolation.