Give Your Doors A Bold Makeover With Behr's Trendy Paint Color Of The Year

Behr is rolling out the red carpet for bold design — or should we say the red paint can? Rumors are the company's 2025 Color of the Year: a rich, captivating ruby red with warm tones and a dark tint that is perfect for making a striking statement. Red is the color trend you'll be seeing more of in 2025, and 2015 research published in Frontiers in Human Neuroscience shows why. This color grabs and holds our attention more than other hues. Further, it complements various shades and can be tailored to any aesthetic.

One of the best places to introduce this color in your home for a bold makeover and unexpected edge is on your doors. Painting the interior and/or exterior doors this rich red instantly upgrades the space and forms a focal point. Your home's doors are a pathway to enhance the room, but often, they're left bare, adorned in a basic white paint. The entryways are an ideal spot for prominent color to add a layer of contrast, or an opportunity to match all the doors in your home and create a unified design. So stay ahead of the curve and create a truly eye-catching look with red doors.

Using Behr's Rumors for your door makeover is simple. Color drenching the entryway is the most straightforward design. Paint both sides of the door so the bold style carries through your space, or save it for just one side to give the room a unique design. While design experts say you should paint your door and trim the same hue, it's okay to break the rules sometimes. Only painting the door eases the color into your home, draws attention to the entryway, and creates an accent in the room — especially if your walls are a blank canvas. Of course, matching the door with its frame, the window sill, baseboards, and ceiling trim tie in the dark red shade and add a distinct look. Behr recommends Rumors in a satin finish for doors and trims. It has a slightly glossy look that adds a sophisticated touch to your design. You can also marry the bold hue with color in your decor and furniture. Along with neutrals, the red pairs well with other rich hues, like navy blue and hunter green. Naturally, warm tones like bright yellow, rosy pink, and rust orange, harmonize with the primary color.

The exterior doors can join in on the fun, too. It might be an unconventional color to paint your front door, but dark red is great to boost curb appeal and create an inviting entrance. It best complements homes with a brick facade, historical architecture, and cottage or farmhouse style. Since the color is deep, it'll be bold but not jarring. You can also tie in the paint shade with landscaping. The ruby red contrasts greenery and blends perfectly with leaves turning autumnal shades, branches, and red flowers. Your front door is often the first impression your home makes. With Rumors paint, it'll be an unforgettable one.