Editor’s note: Welcome to the 60th installment of Brownstone Boys Reno, a reader renovation diary about renovating a brownstone in Bed Stuy. See the first one here. They also blog at ...

There’s nothing that says “welcome” like a beautiful, well-maintained front entry. But the door or doors that separate your home from the rest of the world should do more than simply add curb appeal.

Front door colors shouldn’t be an afterthought for homeowners. After all, it’s the first thing people see when they visit your home. The front entry should serve as a welcoming beacon to greet guests.