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How to Choose Colors for Your Interior Doors

Lowe's Editorial Team

By Lowe's Editorial Team
Published September 26, 2024

Turn your interior doors from functional to fabulous with just the right choice of paint. Whether you want your interior doors to blend seamlessly into your home décor or to stand out and make an impression, choosing the best color for your interior doors is key.

Considering Your Preferences

When choosing the best color for your interior door, here are some popular choices you should know about:

Classic and Timeless

Neutral colors like white, beige or grey match any décor and make spaces look brighter and larger. They complement different styles of interior doors, from traditional to contemporary.

Contemporary and Bold

Your interior doors don’t have to fade into the background. Striking hues give your doors character and emotion. Opt for colors like emerald green or navy blue to create a dramatic statement– you can never go wrong with a pop of color.

Match Your Theme

If your home has a particular design theme, your door can be the perfect finishing touch. The key is to choose a door that complements your existing palette, based on which you can choose from vibrant colors to warm and earthly calming hues.

Light and Brightness

Lighting plays a major role in any room. Choosing the best color for your interior doors depends on the natural light. Light colors can reflect light, making rooms feel more open and airy. Go for soft, pale or creamy hues. Darker colors add depth and character, so choose them for larger places that have ample natural light. Shades like charcoal grey, rich burgundy or deep greens can achieve this effect. 

Room-specific Considerations

Thinking about the kind of mood you wish to create in your rooms can help you pick the best color for your interior doors.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

For these private and relaxing spaces consider tranquil colors like light blues, lavenders or soft greens.

Living Rooms

The interior doors in your living areas should tie the space together by complementing your décor or furniture. Your color choices can range from bold hues to classic neutrals based on your desired outcome.

Matching your Trim and Baseboards

Matching your door colors to your trim and baseboard will maintain a clean look and establish continuity and flow.

Complementing Flooring

Think about the existing stain and finish of your flooring. Floors of a lighter stain can be complemented with soft and subtle tones for a light and airy feel. Similarly, floors with darker stains can be matched with equally deeper shades to create an earthy, grounded atmosphere.

Match Your Hardware

Your interior doors have different styles of hardware. Your color preference should also complement accordingly. For a modern look, pair your nickel or chrome hardware with cool toned colors for your doors. Complement oil-rubbed bronze or brass hardware with dark or bold doors. 

Now that you know how to choose the best color for your interior doors, elevating your interior doors is just a door paint away.