(Inspired by the bold new doors at Stonehurst, home of Vermont Woods Studios)
When we decided to refresh the front entry of Stonehurst—our 1790s farmhouse-turned-showroom in Vernon, VT—we wanted a color that felt as vibrant and inviting as the handcrafted furniture inside. Repainting the doors got us thinking about the deeper meanings behind different hues and how they set the tone for the spaces beyond.
As a company rooted in Vermont design and sustainability, we believe your home should tell a story—starting with the front door. Let’s explore what different colors traditionally symbolize and how they might reflect your lifestyle and personal style.
Red
In Feng Shui, a red door means “welcome!” It’s full of powerful, warm energy. According to folklore, if a weary traveler stumbled upon a home with a red door, they would stop there and surely be welcomed with a good meal and a good nights sleep. A red door is great for people who have lots of guests visiting their home, and who aren’t afraid to make a statement.
Blue
As you can imagine, the color blue inspires a feeling of calm and peace to those who see it, and beyond that, a blue door welcomes abundance, growth, and prosperity! Feng Shui suggests that when you walk through a blue door, you can more easily concentrate, focus on personal endeavors, and practice creativity!
Yellow
Yellow can cheer you up, fill you with hope, and give you enhanced mental clarity. It also has a warm, nurturing tone. Use a yellow door if you want your home to always be a happy retreat from the outside world.
Green
Green is representative of earth, and brings in a feeling of the natural world. Green is associated with growth, balance, and total harmony. Use a green door if you always want to feel a little closer to mother earth!
Purple
Purple is actually one of the most popular front door colors, surprisingly! Purple or violet hued doors are commonly associated with spiritual energy, and relaxed, meditative spaces. Sometimes purple doors are used in religious spaces like temples and churches! Purple would be an ideal color for you if you use your home as a low-energy place for quiet, spiritual contemplation, and meditation.
White
As you can probably imagine, a white door symbolizes purity, tradition, & freshness. It’s a color that represents things that are untouched and clean! Painting your door white is a good idea if you are someone who loves traditional style, or someone who wants to keep your home looking pristine. Some people say that if you are looking for a fresh start, or if you have just started a new phase in your life whether it be a marriage, a new baby, or a new job– to paint your door white to “start over” and reflect your new life!
Your front door sets the tone for everything that happens inside. Whether your style is bold and expressive or calm and grounded, we believe every detail of your home should reflect what matters most to you.
At Vermont Woods Studios, we craft solid wood furniture that brings warmth and meaning to every room—from the bedroom to the dining room and beyond. Each piece is made to order right using responsibly harvested North American hardwoods, and crafted by artisans local to Vermont.
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