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Low-cost and risk-free, why not try a bold front door?

When you consider a home’s street appeal, its front door is key. Often thought of in purely utilitarian terms, it pays to consider it from a design perspective and, this season, that means bright and bold.

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Door painted in Dulux Mondrian Blue

“Don’t be afraid to be playful with the look of your entrance to create a welcoming pathway into the home,” says Dulux colour expert, Andrea Lucena-Orr who emphasises the power a fresh front door colour can wield.

“Add a new door mat or a colourful or patterned planter to complement it and you can completely transform the appearance of your home,” she adds.

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Door painted in Dulux Sequesta

It’s a fun DIY project that is low-risk and cost effective and we like the idea of a seasonal upgrade to reflect the latest trends – blue is currently on point.

“From lighter blues and greyish blues to deep, dark blues and even charcoal blues, the power of a blue door is particularly enhanced when combined with natural stone and brick or neutral render colours,” says Andrea.

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Door painted in Dulux Mondrian Blue

“You could highlight a traditional stained glass door surround by choosing a complementary paint colour,” says Dulux stylist Heather Nette King.

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Door painted in Dulux Spice Girl

This fun approach can be continued inside the home too. Rather than painting a feature wall, transforming an interior door is small on cost but big on impact.

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Door painted in Dulux Black

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Photography by Mike Baker | Styling by Bree Leech and Heather Nette King

By Amy Collins-Walker

Amy is our regular feature writer, an experienced journalist and interior stylist living in Perth, Western Australia. Find out more about her styling work at http://www.amycollinswalker.com/

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