A front door in red
A red front door is a colourful, vivid accent in the overall appearance of a house. But the bright colour is not as easy to combine as, for example, white or other, more neutral nuances. Nevertheless, such a front door can be skilfully displayed, in order to create a coherent image. When it comes to colour, there are not only design issues to be considered, but also functional aspects, especially the resistance to scratches. Also particularly important: bright colours such as red are less forgiving when it comes to fading. This is why our Pirnar front doors meet the highest demands on the durability of paints and coatings.
How to make the most out of a red front door
The overall look of your entrance area, i.e. the visual context in which the door is set, is decisive. If you´re thinking of picking such a distinctive colour, you should carefully consider the surrounding aspects. Caution is required in all design decisions that affect architecture. Our front doors are almost indestructible and will last for many decades. The choice of colour is just one of many important decisions you will make regarding the gateway to your own four walls, which you will not replace in the foreseeable future. Besides the facade, there are other surrounding aspects that need to be considered like decorative elements, side panels and many more. A balance can be achieved, for example, through glass elements, colour contrasts and by playing with associations. In the Pirnar.co.uk configurator we offer you a few suggestions on how to design your dream door.
Atmospheric variants and nuances
First of all, the colour brightness is adjustable. While lighter variants tend to appear gaudy, fresh and extroverted, darker variants, such as the RAL 3004, can also be used in a more sedate manner. Strong red is a signal colour and therefore catches the eye. This applies primarily to you, but also to bypassers, provided the front door can be seen from the street. There are many people who want it exactly that way.
Although the difference may not seem so great, darker variants create a completely different picture. They appear rather elegant, modern and surprisingly reserved. Nevertheless, doors and windows in dark nuances offer a special highlight that stands out. Furthermore, there are different types of surface properties. They can be designed to be silky and mat. Perhaps you personally are more enthusiastic about a metallic coating, which you can choose to be smooth or with a fine structure.
Aside from that, red tones can be created in other ways too, and not only through paints and coatings. An aluminium front door can also be made with a decor in a natural wood look, for example cherry wood, while a front door made of real wood can be glazed accordingly. Cherry is not ideal for this: for a glaze that is slightly reddish, you can choose oak, for example.
Application options in the overall concept
The colour red generates many associations. Therefore, the signal colour can be used very prominently to create certain moods. Almost everything is possible – thanks to our configurator you can optimally implement your individual ideas when designing your front door. Subsequently, we provide you with some suggestions as to what a particularly harmonious design looks like.
The red palette in our front door configurator
The colour provides a particularly noticeable signal factor for house doors. However, it can still be skilfully staged and kept in balance through the surrounding conditions. In any case, this colour shade in its various designs and nuances offers you a unique feature for your house. Regardless of which colour you ultimately choose - with a Pirnar front door you don't have to worry about anything else. On a functional level, they meet the highest requirements for stability, anti-burglary protection, thermal insulation and much more.
