How do I choose a paint color for my doors?

Hi Melissa,

I say paint them. I had similar doors in cabin we renovated. We added small trim detail and painted ours white....see our project: https://www.hometalk.com/diy/windows-doors/doors/upgraded-updated-interior-doors-31588793

I vote white, but gunmetal would be unique.

Hello Melissa! I painted my old bifold closet doors in 2 rooms a gunmetal gray! I love them! I used Nautica At Home paint found at Menards. Interior Satin finish. The color is Monument. I did prime first with a gray primer. Looks like the same kind of doors as far as the wood and the color!

I think gunmetal sounds great. I'd like to see your finished project.

I bet the gunmetal gray would be fantastic. If you have a large piece of cardboard, paint that and stick it on the door to get an idea of how it will look if you're unsure.

In response to your question Melissa! My dining room closet door is painted the gray I mentioned. My two exterior doors that visible from that room are white. I think it looks fine. One thing I might mention for you to consider is that I see you have white/offwhite trim. I don't know what your plans are for the trim if you paint your doors gray. It might look wierd to have 3 colors--wall color, door color and white trim plus the white of your exterior doors. I have oak trim with a medium stain on it. It really doesn't distract from the gray color--it compliments it well--and in my floor tile I have gray areas so it all works. I have a very very neutral light gray paint on my walls and some dark gray furniture plus gray kitchen cabinets too--so it all works. If you want a more cohesive look between your trim, your interior doors, and your exterior doors--then white is the way to go--even though I LOVE my gray closet doors!)

I have the same doors and I just re-stained them in a darker color. Looks great.