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Can you post any more photos including the staircase, and how the room next to the staircase is accessed interesting extension not following in the traditional manner of the house, Always follow KISS, keep it simple S for the best result. You could add a traditional front door in black but I don't think it necessary as from what I can see in the photo is the entrance and door already have a lot of character. The lovely Picket will look less fussy if done in one colour quoting Taking the new build/old build divide quite literally, the existing cottage has been redefined as a crisp white entity. In a street of Heritage vernacular, where every architectural shift is picked out in a nuanced tone, this is a drastic departure in itself. Add to this the decision to present the new addition in solid black, and the radical nature of the build becomes apparent (Dulux low sheen black and Lexington white). http://www.wrightsonstewart.com.au/wilston-project

Just a few things to consider. Front doors are special doors, and I think they always look great if you paint the same colour on the outside and on the inside, as well as the edges. That way you never have the problem of where to start and finish the outside colour, and there is no messy edging where two colours meet. Your whole exterior could do with a freshen up as it is looking a bit tired and dated to be honest. I would not paint your front door until you have worked out your colours for the rest of the house. I would use the brickwork as a starting point, as you would not want to paint your brickwork, and find colours that are complementary to your brickwork. Part of your external colour solution will include a front door colour that works with the rest of your new external colour scheme. If it was my home I would be considering a soft green, like a light Eucalyptus colour as a starting point to complement and off-set the strength of the terracotta brickwork for my external colours, and perhaps a deeper, darker Eucalyptus colour for the door. If you can't visualise how colours work then you may be best engaging a colour consultant to help you prepare as colour schedule explaining what colours should go where if you decide to update the front of your house beyond just the front door. Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls/Dr Retro Virtual Visits.

The photo you have given is of a single unassuming grey door in a red wall with white or a light grout. There are no distinguishing features whatsoever. It says to me... "I don't want visitors. I don't want to be found. Go away. Don't come any closer!" If this is truly your front door [and I have no reason to doubt it], Nitegalaxy, you are in big trouble if you think a coat of paint is all that is required to bring visitors in. If paint is all you can afford, then if it were me, I'd perhaps stick with the grey. It wouldn't be my first choice but at least it does stand out from the red. You could try a white door - boring I know - but the red brick is so dominant that it makes introducing colours other than greys and whites all that much tougher. Instead, I think I'd widen your train of thought a little more. Can you lead visitors to the door by introducing colourful plantings either side of the footpath? Frame either side of the door with hanging plants. If plants aren't your thing, try some art works. An arty neighbour of mine, hung a large resin coated picture of flowers on her front wall to help visitors to find her front door. It looked wonderful and was quite unique. Is it possible to build a pergola or a canopy over the door to help define the space more. Funky artworks or oversized bright pots could also work. If money is not a problem there is another option. Completely replace your front door. There are some wonderful glass options on the market with bright scenes sandwiched between the layers. too many for me to mention here but look on line. Good luck