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by Stacy  56 Comments

The Red Door Significance

Our door – before

I’ve always been fascinated with red doors. I think that houses with red doors look so inviting and classic. But, when I found out the meaning behind them, I knew that for our next house, we’d have a red door for certain.

This is our front door before. All white and not red. I love red…I love red and white together. This was the first time I had ever painted something like this before, so I was a tad nervous…but I was determined and I got it done. Don’t mess around with a motivated pregnant woman.

Painting the door

Red doors have 3 meanings. I like the meaning of them all!

1. In Feng Shui, a red door means “Welcome.” Actually it means something about welcoming energy. Since I’m not into all that energy and oo-la-la stuff, I just choose to think that a red front door means “Hey! Welcome to our home! Come on in and eat!”

I always want people to feel welcome in our home. Hospitality is very important to us.

In traditional America, if someone saw a red front door, they would know it was a welcome place to stay the night and eat. Better than a “Vacant” sign.

Road view of our new door

2. A red door means “protection.”  This is a Biblical meaning. In the Old Testament, the Hebrew children were instructed to rub blood on their doorposts so that the Angel of Death would pass over their home. A home with red on the door was protected.

You’ll still see this today at churches if you pay attention. Many of them have their doors painted red. It’s symbolic for the protection of God.

I know our home is covered in the Blood of Jesus, so why not proclaim it with my door?

3.And finally, the reason we painted our door red – a red front door means a mortgage-free home.

This first started in Scotland. When someone paid off their home, they would then paint the front door red. It was an announcement to the world “Hey! We’re debt free!” Barry and I would rather shout it over the phone, but a red front door works too.

Now every time I look at our door, I’ll get a smile.  😀

Come on in, y’all….you’re welcome here.

Our red door 🙂

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Stacy is a Homemaking and Business Mom Mentor, the author of two cookbooks, creator of multiple e-courses, seasoned life coach, and comedian extraordinaire. Her first priority is her husband and her children - family first. She presses on each day because her calling is to teach, train, and mentor other ladies to have their dreams. She believes if it’s not easy, you won’t do it – because she’s lived it. She’ll bring YOU the awesome so that you can get your home back into control and watch your business soar. For tips and easy strategies, you can follow her on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

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  1. Desi says

    July 10, 2017 at 6:46 pm

    The protection meaning also inspires the bracelets with seven knots seen on people’s wrist. May as well match our door with the ones on both our left wrists.

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    • Stacy says

      March 14, 2020 at 11:44 am

      I hope that no matter where we live, we’ll be able to have a red front door! <3

      Reply
  2. Cynthia Cornelius says

    February 24, 2017 at 1:32 pm

    It also signified a place for runaway slaves to stay in the Underground Railroad.

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    • Julie Chittock says

      May 3, 2017 at 8:19 pm

      How interesting! I didn’t know that. Thank you for sharing, Cynthia!
      — Julie, HH Team

      Reply
  3. Christie says

    August 27, 2014 at 4:33 pm

    What brand of paint and color did you use? I have a hard time finding the right shade of red.

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    • Stacy says

      August 27, 2014 at 9:09 pm

      It is Valspar Ultra Paint + Primer, semi-gloss exterior. They didn’t put the color name on there and I don’t recall. 🙁

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      • Alma says

        August 29, 2014 at 9:50 am

        We have used ‘Sun dried tomatoes’ color from Pittsburgh Paint. We love the color

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  4. Sally C says

    March 17, 2014 at 12:26 pm

    I read this post when it was much newer and the idea of painting our door stuck in my mind. Now that we’re six months away from finishing off the mortgage (five years early), my husband and I are ready to select that perfect shade of red.

    Reply
  5. Christy says

    August 21, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    I loved this post.. I never knew what red doors meant but I have always liked them. 🙂

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    • Stacy says

      August 21, 2012 at 8:46 pm

      Me too!

      Reply
  6. Veronica says

    August 17, 2012 at 5:11 pm

    So neat! I’ve always loved red doors too 🙂 We can’t technically have one yet, though, due to tradition #3 😉

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    • Stacy says

      August 18, 2012 at 6:52 am

      Sure you can….just claim #1 or #2 and then when you’re #3, you can scream it from the front door…or make a sign. 😉

      Reply
  7. BETTY LYNNE says

    August 17, 2012 at 10:05 am

    Yes! somehow you always are right on!! I’ve always liked the red doors on houses. Lately been thinking and wanting a new door….way too expensive for the glass one I like so why not go another route on something I also like? Red door it will be…soon I hope. Thank you Stacy for your thoughts and help. May God bless you and your family. You are very much His servant in helping others in MANY ways.

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    • Stacy says

      August 17, 2012 at 2:19 pm

      You paint that door, girl! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Leigh Ann @ Intentional By Grace says

    August 16, 2012 at 3:02 pm

    How cool is that? I’m a lover of red front doors as well. When we buy? I’ll have a red front door like Stacy. 🙂

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      August 16, 2012 at 3:08 pm

      And when I grow up, I wanna be just like you.

      Reply
  9. Stacy says

    August 16, 2012 at 2:53 pm

    Thanks Nikki! I wish you girls could come and visit. 🙁

    Reply
  10. Kimberly says

    August 16, 2012 at 12:50 pm

    We bought a home in Oct. The front door is red. I wanted to paint it white since the house is brick. No we will just add a fresh coat of red paint!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      August 16, 2012 at 1:02 pm

      🙂 Yay!!!

      Reply
  11. Shawna says

    August 16, 2012 at 1:24 pm

    Ours is burgandy…a reddish burgandy…so close enough..haha! I guess it means that we are close to paying off our mortgage. Our home will be PAID for in TWO and a half YEARS!! wootwoot! Maybe then we can go all out red! haha! 🙂

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    • Stacy says

      August 16, 2012 at 2:54 pm

      It would be an excellent way to celebrate! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Michelle W. Flannery says

    August 16, 2012 at 9:43 am

    It is lovely that the red door means all of these things from around the world. For me, in religious tradition, the red door has always symbolized the presence of the Holy Spirit. Many churches, especially Episcopal churches, have red doors. Behind the red door is physical and spiritual sanctuary. Red for the passion of Christ, and our passion for him, and red for the blood of Christ. I have always been fond of red doors!

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    • Stacy says

      August 16, 2012 at 9:51 am

      I LOVE seeing churches with red doors! 🙂

      Reply
    • Marsha Ann Gray says

      March 14, 2020 at 9:48 am

      I’m REALLY loving the meanings behind the red doors. I do believe I’ll be going Red now. I’ve always loved red doors, But Now I love them even more after knowing the meaning behind them. It makes so much sense and I love it!! Thank you for sharing!!

      Reply
  13. Debra says

    August 16, 2012 at 8:44 am

    How incredibly cool is that. Oh and I did not comment Monday I think it was, but I want to try the sponge method. The recipe I use already has it… but only for 15 minutes. Boy am I glad we can have gluten again.

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      August 16, 2012 at 10:33 am

      Boy, I’m glad too!!

      Reply
  14. Anne @ Quick and Easy Cheap and Healthy says

    August 16, 2012 at 9:42 am

    Wow, I had no clue that red doors had all those meanings!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      August 16, 2012 at 10:22 am

      I know, right? Now you’ll start noticing them. 🙂

      Reply
  15. Elissa says

    August 16, 2012 at 8:41 am

    How neat! I mentioned to my hubby a few weeks ago that I wanted to paint our white front door to match our shutters which are a rust red. I really like the look of red doors, too.

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    • Stacy says

      August 16, 2012 at 10:33 am

      I love doors and shutters that match!

      Reply
  16. Beth says

    August 16, 2012 at 8:38 am

    I am one of those that does believe in all that “energy and oo-la-la stuff” and I think it’s great that we can all take something from your post. Thanks for including the mortgage-free meaning. Not sure that I will ever be able to say that but it’s good to know.

    I don’t currently have a painted front door (our entry door is glass) but we have incorporated the colour red at the entry to our house. Red is definitely a great, inviting and friendly colour.

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    • Stacy says

      August 16, 2012 at 10:36 am

      I think glass doors are pretty. 🙂

      Reply
  17. ElizabethMD says

    August 16, 2012 at 9:31 am

    Absolutely beautiful!! LOVE red doors. No idea it actually had this much meaning behind it though 😀

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    • Stacy says

      August 16, 2012 at 10:25 am

      Isn’t it awesome!? 🙂

      Reply
  18. Homeinsteader says

    August 16, 2012 at 7:54 am

    That is way cool info! (I did not know that!) I assume you meant you are NOT into all that “energy and oo-lala”, what I call “eastern mysticism influence”.

    Your home is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. Can’t wait to be able to paint our front door red (when the mortgage is paid off)! Well…..Maybe I’ll just paint it red, anyway…we ARE covered by the Blood of the Lamb! And we are a Hebrews 13:2 home.

    Hebrews 13:2
    Do not forget to entertain strangers, for by so doing some have unwittingly entertained angels.

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    • Stacy says

      August 16, 2012 at 7:56 am

      Oops!!! Thanks for catching that! I’ll fix it right now. 🙂

      Reply
  19. Karen says

    August 16, 2012 at 7:48 am

    Did you mean since you’re NOT into energy and all that ooh la la stuff?

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    • Stacy says

      August 16, 2012 at 7:57 am

      LOL I’m glad I have y’all to watch out for me.

      Reply
  20. KM Logan says

    August 16, 2012 at 8:34 am

    This is so cool! Definitely going to paint the door red when it’s paid off. I LOVE it!

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    • Stacy says

      August 16, 2012 at 10:36 am

      And you better let me know so I can rejoice with you!

      Reply
      • KM Logan says

        August 16, 2012 at 11:40 am

        I definitely will, I tweeted your post to Dave Ramsey : )

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        • Stacy says

          August 16, 2012 at 12:22 pm

          Wow! Thanks! 🙂

          Reply
  21. Christa says

    August 16, 2012 at 7:25 am

    Thanx for sharing Stacy.This post was very informative and enlightning! And your place looks great!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      August 16, 2012 at 7:35 am

      We didn’t show the flower beds. LOL

      Reply
  22. Jennifer P says

    August 16, 2012 at 7:22 am

    We ARE rich, aren’t we? Living in America with a roof over our heads and cars to drive? One of the comments above made me think of how I feel when I see a flashy red Porsche….but I’ll take hospitality, Jesus, and no debt over that old car any day. Hallelujah!

    Hey, when’s the open house….:):)

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    • Stacy says

      August 16, 2012 at 7:35 am

      Whew girl! I felt the Spirit in that! Preach it! 🙂

      Probably sometime this winter after The Bean arrives. 🙂 Are you coming? 😉

      Reply
  23. Laura says

    August 16, 2012 at 6:43 am

    Did not know the significance of the red door! I’ve been wanting to paint ours red, but our neighbors beat us to it, and now I don’t want to look like a copycat. When we pay off our mortgage in a few years, I’ll just do it anyway. By the way, yours looks fabulous…it totally sets off your adorable house! 🙂

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    • Stacy says

      August 16, 2012 at 6:46 am

      Well, at that point you’ll have a pretty good reason! 🙂

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  24. Tara @ Simply Made Home says

    August 16, 2012 at 6:37 am

    We have a red door too and I LOVE it!

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    • Stacy says

      August 16, 2012 at 6:47 am

      I just love red…it’s so happy.

      Reply
  25. barbara Miller says

    August 16, 2012 at 6:32 am

    Ilive the red door, looks like you did a good job, and I love the meaning of the red door good job

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    • Stacy says

      August 16, 2012 at 6:47 am

      It was very interesting to research. 🙂

      Reply
  26. sherrie says

    August 16, 2012 at 6:30 am

    i always thought it meant you were rich. i remember seeing that fancy smanchy red door perfume when i went to the mall as a little girl. being covered by the blood of Jesus is pretty rich indeed. no other way i’d rather be! thanks for the info and enjoy your new home. 🙂

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    • Stacy says

      August 16, 2012 at 6:33 am

      I totally agree! 🙂

      Reply
  27. Stephanie says

    August 16, 2012 at 6:26 am

    I had no idea a red door meant all of that! We painted our front door red after we bought our house but we only did it because I liked how other homes looked with a red door hahaha. I will proudly say that we are in camp 2, and will shout it to everyone that our house and all who walk in are protected by God! Love this and thanks for sharing.

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    • Stacy says

      August 16, 2012 at 6:35 am

      🙂 Covered by the blood!

      Reply


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