Dramatic Doorways: 5 Homes with Colorful Front Doors - Sotheby´s International Realty | Blog

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From the Hamptons to Houston and beyond, these homes feature front doors that greet guests with doses of welcoming, eye-catching color. Welcoming Colonial in Greenwich Michele Klosson, Sotheby's International Realty - Greenwich Brokerage On a quarter acre in the heart of Old Greenwich, this classic Colonial-style home offers five bedrooms, four full and one half baths, fluid light-filled spaces with honey-hued hardwood floors, a two-car garage, and a deck that overlooks the lush backyard. The cheerful red front door is a friendly reminder of a historic early American custom that signified to travelers that a home was a safe, welcoming place to stop and rest. East Hampton Escape Rylan Jacka & Dominique Garstin, Sotheby's International Realty - East Hampton Brokerage A consummate Hamptons retreat, this 1.2-acre estate includes a swimming pool and spa with a pool house, a tennis court, a half basketball court, covered and open-air patios, emerald grass, an alfresco wet bar, and an outdoor kitchen, and a seven-bedroom house perfectly suited for relaxed yet stylish living and entertaining. The home's blue front door echoes the cerulean hues of the skies above. Light-Filled Houston Haven Stormy Hayes-Knipe, Martha Turner Sotheby's International Realty In tranquil Braes Heights, this four-bedroom, 3,168-square-foot home offers a wealth of bright, inviting spaces, including living and dining rooms, a family room, an updated kitchen with a breakfast nook, and an additional game room, recreation room, or office. The bright yellow front door hints at the home's welcomingly sunny disposition.