Edwardian Front Door Colours (2024)

If your property was built during the Edwardian era, a period-appropriate front door will have your home looking its best. As with Victorian front doors, Edwardian doors were incredibly intricate. With carved panels and ornate frames, these doors were as much a work of art as they were an entryway to your property.

Unlike the plain designs of the Georgian era, Edwardian doors embraced glazing. Stained glass and elaborate transom windows were also typical of the period. Unlike their ancestors, the Edwardians weren’t afraid of experimenting with colour. As the 1900s got underway, some much-needed variety was finally arriving to the front doors of Britain.

Along with dramatic dark colours and eye-catching primary hues, many Georgians used multiple tones to ensure their front doors stood out. Looking for the perfect front door colour for a period property makeover? At Tikkurila, you’ll have no trouble putting together an authentic Edwardian palette.

You’ll find black doors at the front of many period properties. While intense black shades can be imposing, it’s an ideal backdrop for doors with many ornate features. If your Edwardian door is rich in mouldings and elaborate panel detail, a coat of black paint could be just the ticket for showcasing it in all of its glory. What’s more, it will spotlight all that gorgeous door furniture beautifully.

Thinking of overhauling your front door with black paint? Try Wrought Iron Y500. This is a fairly soft black, meaning it won’t leave your door looking like a hulking monolith. What’s more, hints of blue provide added complexity.

If you’d rather stick with something simple, try Midnight Y498. This classic black will work wonderfully with less ornate doors and pairs well with all types of metallic hardware.

If you want the front of your home to appear more welcoming, green is a glorious colour choice for an Edwardian door. More muted tones are fairly era-appropriate, although you’re not limited to pale shades when decorating the exterior of your property.

If you’re looking for something low-key, try Fjord M442. This misty green shade is enriched with hints of grey. Although this works well with period properties, this grey-infused green will also coordinate perfectly with a more contemporary building.

Search for something richer? Try Sepal L447. This deep olive green will work well alongside stainless glass panels and brushed brass door furniture alike.

Blue can be a dramatic design choice for any Edwardian door. While darker shades were typical of the era, you can play around with different tones for a contemporary twist. Blue works exceptionally well with metallic door hardware, while grey-infused shades can be coordinated with just about any type of brickwork or building material.

If you’re out to make a statement, try something like Indigo L429. This intense inky blue works beautifully alongside elaborate glazing and transom windows. What’s more, it’ll shine alongside pewter handles or polished brass hardware.

For a more modern alternative, try Atlantis L433. This mid-tone blue makes an instant impression and works incredibly well alongside properties with more contemporary architectural details. However, it’s also a sympathetic colour choice for Edwardian-era panelled doors.

Dark grey was a common door colour during the Edwardian era. As well as being low-maintenance, grey was a versatile colour choice that worked well with all types of building materials and door furniture. Today, the right shade of grey can enhance the appeal of an Edwardian door, without taking away from the contemporary charm of your building exterior.

If you like the idea of grey but don’t want to go too dark, try something like Shadow J496. With its misty character, this light grey will allow all the ornate beauty of an Edwardian door to shine through. If you have your heart set on something darker, think about using this one as a complementary colour instead.

Can’t decide between blue and grey? Enjoy the best of both worlds with something like Bungalow G500. This pale hue works particularly well with doors with simpler design accents. However, a meticulously restored Edwardian door can also look its best with a fresh coat of this paint.

If you like the aesthetics of Edwardian doors, but want to play around with more daring colour choices, don’t be afraid to experiment with a more contemporary palette. Need some ideas?

If you’re no stranger to pastel paint colours, you’ll love Sorbet F306. As zesty as it sounds, this light yellow is a vibrant colour choice that will bring some sunshine to the entryway of your home.

Looking for something more playful? Try a bubblegum pink like Milkshake Y411. You can accentuate this one with pure white when coating door frames. Alternatively, lean into luxury and use ornate pewter hardware.

A light green like Aloe X381 is a good choice if you prefer more subtle contemporary colours. Soothing and welcoming, it’s perfect for transforming the entrance to your property.

An Edwardian door said a lot about the owner of the home it was attached to. In a time when appearances truly mattered, door panels and frames were somewhat larger than they are today.

As with Victorian and Georgian designs, Edwardian doors were made up of several panels. These panels were enhanced with elegant mouldings, while contrasting colours were often selected to create a tonal front door finish.

As glazing became more affordable, stainless glass panels also became commonplace. Art Nouveau glass installations were highly sought-after, offering homeowners natural light, without compromising on privacy.

Door furniture also evolved. Although brass and iron remained the materials of choice, door hardware went beyond the bare minimum. Now along with knobs and handles, doors could be customised with bespoke hinges, locks, and knockers.