what color do i paint my front door?
By on July 1st, 2008
Question: I would like to paint my front door a new color. Are there any colors that are a “no-no” in Feng Shui? Is shiny black O.K?
LS - Portland, OR
Cheryl: Here’s my answer. Traditionally, in Feng Shui, the door is painted red. Since the house in feng shui is sometimes seen as the body, the door is considered the tongue and when it sticks out, it’s like the red carpet at the Oscars; hot and fiery and where a lot of positive energy can find you. However, it’s not always pleasing to the eye to use red since it might not compliment the exterior palette. The door is the point of entry and in my opinion, it should be bright and happy, something that lifts your heart to the sky. Since I’m not a traditionalist and always consider how the heart feels, I would advise you to consider how a black door might feel to you. And if it feels right, go for it.
July 1st, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Thank you for the information!!! I really thought shiny black would be cool and grounding. I might make it red now, but if the black feels right I will still paint it. I will wait until I have all my colors of paint picked out. xoxox
July 1st, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Cheryl,
My cabinets and mantle are “crushed seed” red (Dutch Boy, DC073), but my entry door is fabulous “brazilian blue” (Benjamin Moore, 2b/817) that truly lifts my heart to the sky.
July 1st, 2008 at 8:23 pm
I love the colors that Cris commented about. The mantle and cabinets that are “crushed seed red”, sounds so beautiful. Brazilian blue! I am going to have to check that out! Thank Cris and Planetpinkngreen!