SHOULD DOORS BE PAINTED THE SAME COLOR AS WALLS?
'There are a variety of different approaches to painting doors and woodwork, each creating a different atmosphere in a space,' says Ruth Mottershead, creative director of Little Greene. 'For an enveloping and intimate feel, embrace the color-drenching trend and paint your doors, woodwork, walls, and ceiling in a single color.' Not sure where to start? Belove we share five expert-approved ways to paint your doors the same color as your walls.
PAINT DOORS THE SAME COLOR AS WALLS TO MAKE THE SPACE LOOK BIGGER
Small room ideas often involve creative ways to increase the sense of space through clever interior design ideas. And utilizing paint tricks is an ideal strategy to make a small room look bigger.
COLOR DRENCH FOR A MODERN AESTHETIC
Depending on what look you want to achieve for your living room ideas, painting the doors and walls in the same color can look particularly striking, while also being inviting and cozy.
DISGUISE A LESS FAVORABLE DOOR
Painting doors the same color as the walls is an interior design trick that can be used to hide a door that might not be your favorite part of the room.
'If you are looking to hide a door, simply incorporate it fully into your design scheme in a tonal color or by painting it the same color as your walls, which will camouflage the door, integrating it into the space,' explains Ruth Mottershead.
MAKE A GOOD FIRST IMPRESSION IN AN ENTRANCE
The entryway is the ideal place to paint doors the same color as walls and start experimenting with color drenching. 'The entrance is the room that not only greets guests entering the home but is also what usually connects one room to another,' says Benjamin Moore's Helen Shaw.
CREATE A SENSE OF CALM
Color drenching creates a seamless aesthetic and removes any visual jarring that can occur when contrasting shades are used. This makes painting doors the same color as walls a particularly good idea for spaces where tranquility is key, like bathrooms, bedrooms, and nurseries. Pam Gruhn, founder, of Frenchic, says: 'Smaller bedrooms and nurseries in particular, where you may well be looking for ways to create a tranquil environment to promote relaxation and sleep, benefit greatly from a single color for trims, doors, and walls.' She adds: 'Having doors painted the same as the walls is a simple trick for a pared-down look that makes the whole space look effortlessly sleek and chic.'
SHOULD DOORS BE PAINTED THE SAME COLOR AS WALLS OR TRIM?
If you're looking for a modern, seamless, finish then doors should be painted the same color as walls and trim. This color-drenching trend can also help to make a small room feel bigger. Frenchic's Pam Gruhn says: 'Keeping your doors and trim the same color as the walls can be a very good decision She adds: 'You can then throw in some stunning contrasts and accents via your soft furnishings and furniture.'
WHAT COLOR SHOULD DOORS BE PAINTED?
'The color you paint your doors is a personal choice, and is dependant on the atmosphere you wish to create in your home,' says Little Greene's Ruth Mottershead. 'To create impact, opt to use one color across both walls and woodwork for a statement finish. 'If opting for a traditional white on a door, consider painting skirting and woodwork, almost framing the door, in a darker color such as Lamp Black, which will define the space.'