How to Choose the Right Colour for Your Composite Door

You’ve done the hard part. You’ve compared materials, researched security features, and decided a composite door is the right investment. Now comes the most exciting (and sometimes stressful) part: choosing the colour.

Your front door is the focal point of your home. Its colour sets the tone for the entire property. A new colour can transform your kerb appeal, but with a 35+ year lifespan, it’s a choice you want to get right. Here’s how to choose the perfect colour for your composite door.

1. Look at Your Home’s “Undertones”

The single biggest factor is the material you can’t change: your brickwork or render. Step back to the street and look at the undertones of your home.

• Red Brick: Works beautifully with strong, classic colours. A deep Black, Anthracite Grey, or a heritage Racing Green creates a powerful, traditional look. Soft, earthy tones like Chartwell Green also complement red brick.
• Yellow/Cotswold Stone: This warm-toned material is perfect for heritage colours. Duck Egg Blue, Chartwell Green, or a soft Cream looks fantastic. A bold Deep Blue can also provide a stunning modern contrast.
• White/Grey Render: You have a blank canvas—congratulations! This is where you can make a statement. Anthracite Grey is the go-to for a sleek, modern finish. A vibrant Red or Agate Grey will pop, while a Black door looks timeless and elegant.

2. Consider Your Window Frames

Your door doesn’t exist in isolation. It needs to work with your windows. This is a simple rule:

• White Frames: You can choose any door colour you like.
• Coloured Frames (e.g., Anthracite Grey, Black, Cream): You have two main options. 1. Match the door colour exactly to the window frames for a seamless, modern, and coordinated look. 2. Choose a colour that complements them. For example, a natural Oak (woodgrain) door looks fantastic framed by black windows.

3. Traditional vs. Contemporary Style

The colour you choose should match your home’s character and the style of the door itself.

Trending: A contemporary ‘Sleekskin’ door in Agate Grey (often called Painswick).

• For Traditional Homes (Victorian, Edwardian, Cottages): Stick to classic, heritage palettes.
  • Chartwell Green: A soft, muted green, perfect for country and cottage styles.
  • Heritage Blue/Duck Egg: A gentle, welcoming colour for period properties.
  • Black or Racing Green: Timeless, elegant, and looks fantastic on a grand Victorian or Georgian entrance.
• For Modern Homes (New Builds, 1970s+): You can be bolder and more minimalist.
  • Anthracite Grey: The new-classic. Sleek, industrial, and sophisticated. It’s the most popular choice for a reason.
  • Slate Grey: A slightly lighter, flatter grey that also works beautifully.
  • A “Pop” Colour: A bright, unexpected colour like a vibrant Red or Yellow can look stunning against a minimalist white render, turning the door into a true feature.

4. Think About the Interior Colour

What about the inside of the door? The colour that looks amazing on your exterior might clash with your hallway wallpaper.

This is a key benefit of a composite door: you can have a different colour on the inside.

The standard and safest choice is to have a White interior. This provides a clean, neutral finish that will match any internal decor you choose, now or in the future. You get the perfect kerb appeal on the outside without compromising your interior design.

5. Explore Our Popular Composite Door Colours

While seeing a physical sample is always best, explore our most popular shades below for inspiration.

Anthracite Grey

Slate Grey

Chartwell Green

Black

White

Irish Oak

Duck Egg Blue

Red

Get Samples (and Trust Your Gut)
Never choose your door colour from a website or brochure (even the chart above!). The way a colour looks in a photo is completely different from how it looks on your own doorstep in the shade or in bright sunlight.

6. Frequently Asked Questions