When selecting the right color palette for the front of your house, take a cue from your surroundings. Lush greenery shrubs blend seamlessly with the bold, green front door and matching shutters on this pale yellow, English cottage home.

Create a warm and inviting feel with a splash of bright color. The fire engine red door on this traditional home provides polished contrast to the black shutters and white paneling.

You can never go wrong with a cozy, neutral exterior. Dark, walnut-stained shutters and a matching wood front door enhance the warm, farmhouse-style exterior of this whitewashed home.

With its bright yellow front door and dark amber shutters, this playful cottage is sure to shine even on the cloudiest of days.