Little Greene's MD David Mottershead on elegant entrances

Kerb appeal is so important and can affect how you and your guests feel about your home.

What you see around the entrance becomes the first statement your home makes, both about you and your design choices. Obviously the front door makes a huge impact, and it’s essential to consider a colour that you love as you’ll have to look at it every time you enter or leave your home. So choose a shade that makes you happy as soon as you walk through the door.

Remember that gardens change during the year, fading or blooming with spring flowers and autumn leaves, so you need a paint colour that looks good all year. Paint pieces of paper and stick them to the front door so you can see how they look at different times of day, in bright sunlight and under gloomy skies; you’ll be amazed at how much the tones can alter.

Surrounding brickwork is a constant element and its colour should be considered when choosing the shade for the front door.