THE EDIT: SHADES FOR THE FRONT DOOR

BEST FOR ELEGANCE

Dorchester Pink, £73.50 for 2.5ltr intelligent exterior eggshell, Little Greene

BEST FOR VIBRANCY

Claret Rose aura grand entrance gloss, £46 for 0.94ltr, Benjamin Moore

BEST FOR A FRESH FINISH

Superdec in Clover Leaf, from £36 for 2.5ltr, Sadolin

BEST FOR A TRADITIONAL ENTRANCE

Indigo, £23.30 for 750ml, Weathershield quick dry gloss, Dulux

BEST FOR A WARM WELCOME

Pelt, £66 for 2.5ltr full gloss, Farrow & Ball

BEST FOR A TIMELESS STYLE

Zeitgeist eggshell, £45.50 for 2.5ltr, Craig & Rose