Which Front Door Colours Are Trending Ahead Of The New Year?
The end of the year and the start of the next is the ideal opportunity to not only reflect on the year that has just gone and celebrate with family, friends and loved ones, but also to look forward to the opportunities the new year inherently provides.
The new year is a time for taking stock, for exploring what you like about your home and what you may want to refresh, and there are few more dramatic changes you can make than respraying your front door.
If you have a uPVC front door, respraying it using a professional service can dramatically change the look and style of your home at a much lower cost than replacing it, with a ten-year manufacturer’s guarantee against peeling, flaking and UV damage.
The upcoming year is set to see some dramatic changes in front doors; many more muted, natural colours are being eschewed in favour of more dramatic trends, with one major exception.
What Is The Colour Of The Year?
The best place to start with trending door colours is the Pantone Colour of the Year winner for 2026, which is the pastel white shade officially known as Cloud Dancer.
A slightly darker off-white shade, Cloud Dancer is a more practical choice for a front door, and invites a unique type of quiet reflection and a creative blank slate.
Navy Blues
Traditional shades of blue, such as navy, have been ideal for front doors for a very long time, but it is the one natural shade that is likely to stick around into 2026.
It contrasts perfectly with garden greenery, stands out amidst both terracotta and whitewashed walls alike and is just expressive enough to not overwhelm or make a homeowner feel somewhat self-conscious.
There are lighter and darker shades to work with, but it is very hard to choose the wrong colour with blue.
Turquoise
An eternally striking mix of blue and green, turquoise is playful, bright without being overwhelming and far rarer than traditional blue shades or the previously popular forest green.
The best advice when it comes to turquoise is to keep it bright or rich. Aiming for a more pale pastel might resemble a patina shade. Whilst patinas are undoubtedly beautiful in their own right, they are usually associated with antique metal rather than uPVC doors.
Purple
If you want to opt for a more dramatic look in the new year, purple has been the most popular choice since time immemorial.
Deep, rich, dramatic and filled with chaotic whimsy, purple is almost an antidote for people who want to make a truly personal first impression.
What Are The Most Stylish On-Trend Door Colours For 2026?
Blue is set to dominate, in both traditional and unique shades.
Cloud Dancer is the Pantone Colour of the Year, a white shade that creates a blank slate for doors.
Turquoise and other blue-green shades are playful, bright and unique.
Deep, rich, saturated purple shades provide a dramatic first impression.