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WHAT'S BEHIND THE RED DOOR?

By Jill Sackler

Real Estate Agent with Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 NRDS ID#641625055

June 11, 2013 11:55 AM

WHAT'S BEHIND THE RED DOOR?

As I drive through my neighborhood, I can't help but notice the many homes I pass with their door painted red and I find them all very attractive and welcoming.

Instinct tells me and research confirms that Feng Shui has played an integral part in the color choice.

In this discipline, the front door is considered the "mouth of chi." Important life sustaining energy (which is generally understood to include people, money and opportunities) pass through this opening.

In Feng Shui, there is an optimal front door color based on the direction the house is facing. Red is the perfect color for homes facing South (as depicted in all 3 photos.)

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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties

Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN

The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Jill, My daughter likes red front doors and has had 3. I don't know what exposure the houses had but I kind of figure that it really didn't matter. I have one client that painted her front door yellow. I wonder what that means.

Jun 11, 2013 12:04 PM

Gary Woltal

Keller Williams Realty - Flower Mound, TX

Assoc. Broker Realtor SFR Dallas Ft. Worth

I love this optimal door color thought from Feng Shui Jill... you are very good at this.

Jun 11, 2013 12:18 PM

Joe Petrowsky

Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT

Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

Each home that we flip has special emphasis placed on the front door. Color is always important as it send the message that you want to convey.

Jun 11, 2013 07:21 PM

Jill Sackler

Charles Rutenberg Realty Inc. 516-575-7500 - Long Beach, NY

LI South Shore Real Estate - Broker Associate

Debbie - I also have a client with a door painted a sunny yellow. According to this source, homes facing the NE, SW, N, or NW directions can all benefit from a yellow door.

Jun 11, 2013 08:53 PM

Gary, as you know, we have a Feng Shui expert on AR, it's not my expertise. I just find the red door very visually appealing.

Joe - Absolutely! I'm amazed that you've given this much thought to flip houses. That's wonderful. It does convey a message.

Jun 11, 2013 09:01 PM

Rob D. Shepherd

RETIRED - Florence, OR

RETIRED

I don't recall seeing red doors in our area, I will have to watch now.

Jun 11, 2013 10:53 PM

Rob, there are an unusually large amount in the 1/2 mile radius that makes up my neighborhood.

Jun 12, 2013 05:44 AM

Cindy Westfall

Premiere Property Group,LLC Portland Metro & Suburbs Oregon - Tualatin, OR

ABR,GRI Your Tualatin & Portland Metro Real Estate

Hi Jill, We painted my previous home's door a nice tomato red..loved it. My current home has these gorgeous mahogony wood doors that would just be a sin to paint over. I never knew a door colors were part of fen shui...who knew? All of those homes in your pictures are very inviting!

Jun 12, 2013 05:57 AM

Oh, no. Gorgeous mahogany wood doors should remain as is, Cindy.

Jun 12, 2013 10:45 AM

Donna Foerster

HomeSmart Realty Group - Parker, CO

Metro Denver Real Estate Assistant

Jill~ I find a red door to be attractive and never gave much thought the Feng Shui behind the thought process. I just really like red!

Jun 15, 2013 02:12 PM

Donna - I really do too. Most of these homeowners probably just like the color and don't realize why they're attracted to it.

Jun 16, 2013 12:26 AM

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