painted doors interior design trends for 2020

The more I see them, the more I love them! Painted interior doors in every color of the rainbow. Not only do colorful doors make a bold statement, but they are a quick, easy, and affordable upgrade for any room. Feeling a little nervous about painting your doors a different color? ย Well, remember, it’s just paint, so it can always be painted back to plain old white. But in the meantime, you might just love the pop of color and character that a painted interior door can bring to your home.

If you still aren’t sure, here’s a little painted door eye candy to inspire you, along with some of my favorite paint colors in each color family. Whether you like vibrant, bold color or prefer something more subdued, I’ve got you covered!

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Yellow Doors

I think I actually drooled a bit when I saw this yellow door in person at the 2016 Parade of Homes. It is such a great contrast with the navy cabinets in this mudroom. Love it!

yellow mudroom door

yellow interior door
Source: Elle Norway (via Apartment Therapy)
bright yellow interior door
Source: Pretty Purple Door

Favorite Yellow Paint Colors for Interior Doors

Orange Doors

I love love LOVE painted barn doors! I don’t usually go with orange paint in my house, but this color is quite stunning.

orange barn door
Source: House Beautiful (doors are painted BM Fresno)
orange interior door
Source: SDG Architects

Favorite Orange Paint Colors for Interior Doors

Blue & Turquoise Doors

You can’t go wrong with a soothing blue door in your house, and these colors are simply gorgeous. I’ve tried to indicate the paint color for you where I could, and you’ll see a list of my favorite colors below.

teal front door interior
Image Source: BHG (Paint is Benjamin Mooreย Rendezvous Bay 726)
aqua laundry door
Source: Duchess of York (Paint color is Sherwin Williams Watery)
turquoise front door
Image Source: Masonite Doors
light blue interior door
Source: The Rustic Pallet (Paint color isย Behr Whipped Mint)
blue door
Source: The Wicker House (Paint color isย Night Scape by Valspar)

And what girl wouldn’t love a bright tealย door in her room?

turquoise door girls room
Source: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made by Carli (Paint color is Glidden Timberlake Teal)

Favorite Blue & Turquoise Paint Colors for Interior Doors

Black & Gray Doors

Painting interior doors black has become a major trend, and I’m all for it! Black and dark gray doors are so beautiful against white trim, creating a striking contrast. Check out these beautiful examples of a black door with white trim.

black front door
Image Source: Little House of Four (Paint color is Sherwin Williams Iron Ore)
black interior door
Source: Thrifty Decor Chickย (Paint color isย Graphite by Benjamin Moore)
gray interior front door
Source: The Inspired Room (Paint color isย Benjamin Moore Kendall Charcoal)

Favorite Black & Gray Paint Colors for Interior Doors

Red & Pink Doors

Bright pink and red areย bold colors, and make a really strong statement. ย They may not be for everyone, but they sure do work in these rooms!

red interior door
Image Source: The Lettered Cottage
red closet door
Source: Sarah Richardson Design (Paint color isย Benjamin Moore Confederate Red 2080-20)
bright pink bathroom door
Source: Dimples and Tanglesย (Paint color is Sherwin Williams Dragon Fruit)
coral closet door
Image Source: Young House Love (Paint color is Benjamin Mooreย Milano Red 1313)
coral barn door
Source: The Home Depotย (Paint color is Behrย Matadorโ€™s Cape M160-6)

If bright isn’t your thing, maybe this beautifulย dusty pink will do the trick?

pink entry door
Source:ย pompeliย (Paint color isย Benjamin Moore Rose Bisque 2102-50)

Favorite Red & Pink Paint Colors for Interior Doors

Green Doors

green interior front door
Source: Canary Lane
green interior door
Source: Young House Love (Paint color is Benjamin Moore Irish Moss)
sage green interior door
Source: @indie.boho.nest (painted Glidden Olive Sprig)

Favorite Green Paint Colors for Interior Doors

What is the best color to paint interior doors?

There are no hard and fast rules for the best color to paint interior doors. White will always be a timeless classic color. Using light neutral color, like gray or beige, on your interior doors and trim can be a great way to add subtle character – a technique often referred to as contrast trim. Painting your interior doors dark colors can be a fun way to inject personality and make a statement. Choose colors that work with your color scheme to create a cohesive look throughout the room.

When painting interior doors, should you paint both sides the same color?

You don’t have to paint both sides of an interior door the same color, especially if it’s a door that mostly stays closed, like a closet door. It’s really up to you if you want to paint both sides of the door the same color, or have them be a different color. For main doors in your home that are likely to be left open, like bedroom doors or a bathroom door, it’s a good idea to paint both sides the same color for a more cohesive look.

So many different colors for painting interior doors! As you can see, painting your interior doors a fun color is an easy way to add character to a room. So, tell me, which interior door color is your favorite? Do you have a painted interior door that you love?

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21 Comments

  1. Loving those blue/teal ones! We aren’t anywhere near redoing the entry way yet but I had been thinking white and gray walls (split level entry so gray bottom, white top since it shares space with the living room) and just a white door. But maybe I’ll have to do blue. ๐Ÿ˜‰

  2. I haven’t painted any of my interior doors yet. But I have pinned several that I like and they are on my to do list. I do love changing up the color on my front door and do it often, so this is the next step.
    ๐Ÿ™‚ gwingal

    1. Give it a try! We painted the inside of our front door in our previous house, and loved it! When we went to sell our house, I thought we’d have to paint it back to white, but our realtor told us to keep it, and we got so many comments from people about how much they liked it.

  3. What a great idea! I have never thought of this! I may have to paint the one in my kitchen!

    1. Excellent! It’s always fun to try new things, and the great thing about paint is it’s super easy to change!

  4. Hmmm. Maybe I need paint some of my interior doors. I really like these photos. Every one of them shows how painting the door adds an interesting element to the room. Thanks.

    1. Aren’t these doors fun? Some of the colors are a little bright for me, but I love the impact they make in the rooms! So pretty!

  5. I think this is genius advice, and I hope more people begin tweaking their boring interior doors! so much personality and interest! the Benjamin moore rose bisque door is my fav, and I have been waiting for the right door to give the pink treatment! Found you via the link party and would love to have you visit my blog and post here: http://www.hellolovelystudio.com/2017/06/come-enjoy-cupcakes-and-cocktails-in-my.html. PEACE TO YOU RIGHT WHERE YOU ARE.

    1. Hi Michele! Thanks for stopping by for a look! I visited your blog, and it is fabulous! I’ll be checking back often.

  6. These are all wonderful ideas. The pops of color look gorgeous. I haven’t been bold enough to try this, but seeing these ideas gives me some great ideas. Thanks for partying at Snickerdoodle. Pinning.

    1. Thanks! Once you try it, you might suddenly look at all of your doors differently! That’s what happened to me…I suddenly wanted to paint them all! ๐Ÿ™‚

  7. Would it be strange to use more than one color in adjoining rooms? One door in a kitchen a different color from say the door in the foyer? Both visible at the same time.

    1. No, I don’t think it would be strange. If every door in your home was a different color, that might be look a little strange, but a unique color on the front door or pantry is fine.

  8. How do you prevent the paint on the doors from chipping or getting paint scratched off? I painted all my interior doors a dark gray a few years ago, but the pint gets scratched off with normal wear and tear. Any secret to prevent this?

    1. Typically, if you use a good primer and two coats of a high quality paint, you shouldn’t have trouble with chipping. There are paint additives you can add to your paint to make them a little more durable, which might be a good option if your doors are getting heavy use. Hard Coat (affiliate link) is one from Home Depot that works pretty well.

  9. Is it ok to paint the door exterior one color and then the interior side a different color? What color do you paint the door edges then? Note: what color interior door goes with oak trim?

    1. Yes, you can paint each side of your front door a different color. Typically, the inside color would extend along the sides of the door.

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