Black front doors… what’s not to love? They’re beautiful, sophisticated, modern, and scream I’m ready for visitors. They may seem old as time, but we’ve come up with 12 great reasons to paint your front door black. Black may be used on traditional colonial or Tudor homes, as well as a craftsman or bungalow, and modern or contemporary. If your home needs some freshening up, your front door is a great place to start.