9 Front Door Color Ideas for Optimal Feng Shui (2024)

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Anjie Cho

Anjie Cho is the feng shui expert for Real Simple and teaches the basics of feng shui and simplifying the process for readers. She is a feng shui educator, practicing registered architect, and teacher of meditation and dharma arts. Anjie is founder of the Holistic Spaces podcast and the co-founder of the Mindful Design Feng Shui School, where she teaches feng shui online.

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Updated on January 31, 2024

Feng shui literally translates to "wind" and "water" in Chinese and refers to an ancient Chinese practice that offers guidelines on how to live in harmony with nature. Humans, like elements in nature, thrive on wind (breath) and water (our bodies are about 60% water). When we live mindfully in sync with the natural world, our lives flourish, and we can see the beauty around us.

A fun and simple way to change your feng shui is to switch up the paint color of your front door. When selecting a hue, choose a feng shui color and intention that resonates with you. Below, we share the best feng shui front door colors to use and why the front door matters.

Front Doors in Feng Shui

In feng shui, the front door is called the "mouth of qi" and is one of the most important areas for adding feng shui elements to your home: It symbolizes your face to the world. Qi is universal life force energy, so the front door is the central portal through which we can receive positive energy and opportunities.

Since the front entrance is typically the last thing you see before leaving and the first thing you see when returning home, feng shui also acknowledges the subtle ways the front door can considerably influence your mood, well-being, health, and prosperity.

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Fiery Red for Good Luck

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Red is probably the most popular (and luckiest) color for a feng shui-inspired front door. In feng shui, red represents good luck, protection, prosperity, and fire energy. The fire element aspect can help you stand out, be seen, and bring overall inspiration and wealth into the home.

Earthy Brown for Self Care

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Brown colors are related to the earth element, which is all about self-care, being grounded, and supporting your overall well-being. These warm colors are great for a front door if you'd like to bring more stability and calm into your home.

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Cheerful Yellow for More Joy

Like brown, yellow is also associated with the earth element, but it lends a more energetic and jovial nature. A yellow front door is said to bring positivity and joy into the home.

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Muted Gray for Added Elegance

Gray paint colors represent the metal element. Metal energy invokes precision, beauty, and elegance. Gray also has the added benefit of inviting helpful people into our lives.

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Bright White for a New Start

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White is also connected to the metal element and symbolizes a new start, purity, and clarity. A white front door encourages joy along with clarity in thought.

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Dark Black for Positive Energy

The water element is connected to deep wisdom and is associated with the color black—and even very dark midnight blues. In addition, you can use these dark paint colors for your front door to absorb and attract positive energy and prosperity for you and your family.

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Vibrant Blue for Relaxation

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Blues represent the water element in feng shui. Water symbolizes relaxing, calm, and tranquil energy. Painting your front door blue invites peace into your home.

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Woodsy Green for Flexibility

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Green is connected to the wood element. The wood element encourages growth and vitality and cultivates kindness and flexibility. The vibrant wood element colors also bring in life energy and can uplift your home.

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Deep Purple for Creativity

Another fire element color is purple, which is said to foster wealth and abundance. A purple front door will bring inspiration, creativity, and elegance to your home.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best direction for your front door to face?

In feng shui, a south-facing front door is favorable. When facing south, it promotes family harmony, good light, and life (qi) absorption. Facing east is also OK since lots of sun will enter the home, creating warmth.
What to hang on your front door for feng shui?

Traditionally, feng shui rules for your front door say that hanging a decoration on your front door protects your entire home and family. A classic decoration is gold coins and bells, which attract money. You can also hang a wreath or other element-linked decorations, but avoid dried flowers (use silk flowers instead).
What do you put in a front entrance for feng shui?

To create an optimal feng shui front entryway, ensure there's a clear, clean path to your home's front door. Remember: The front door is how qi and energy enter your home.
Place greenery by the entrance (without obstructing the door or path) for a cozy and inviting look. Add a welcome mat to invite guests upon first stepping foot at your door (and invite new opportunities to enter your home).

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