I Had To Look Twice at Eva Mendes's Alluring Front Door Colo – I Thought It Was Black, but It's Actually Much Chicer

A black front door is a classic, but the actor's choice is much more unexpected and chic – it's my new favorite entry shade

Eva Mendes
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Upon first glance, I thought Eva Mendes's front door was black. As I examined it further, however, I realized I was mistaken. It's actually midnight blue.

The actor's beautiful midnight blue front door color is painted on a stunning paneled door with a silver knob in the center. It is framed by white panelling with windows, filling the entryway with light. These stunningly designed elements are the perfect complement to their brick walls. The white entryway behind shows that the door creates an alluring contrast.

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Furthermore, Eva Mendes's front door color is completely timeless. Victoria Yardley, color expert and founder of Victory Colours, states: 'Classic navy is always a winner – it’s elegant, works with any style, and never looks dated.'

Furthermore, the start of the year is the perfect time to institute Eva's expensive-looking front door color on your home. Victoria advises: 'Your front door is part of the home’s curb appeal, and it’s amazing how a simple lick of paint can transform the look and feel of your home’s entrance. Front doors are all about making a statement, and if yours has seen better days, now is the time to revamp.'


When it comes to painting a front door, there are hundreds of options beyond the classic black and white. Subtle colors like Eva's Midnight blue are a great place to start.


Sophie Edwards
News Editor

Sophie is a writer and News Editor on the Celebrity Style team at Homes & Gardens. She is fascinated by the intersection of design and popular culture and is particularly passionate about researching trends and interior history. She is an avid pop culture fan and has interviewed Martha Stewart and Hillary Duff.

In her free time, Sophie freelances on design news for Westport Magazine and Livingetc. She also has a newsletter, My Friend's Art, in which she covers music, culture, and fine art through a personal lens. Her fiction has appeared in Love & Squalor and The Isis Magazine.

Before joining Future, Sophie worked in editorial at Fig Linens and Home, a boutique luxury linens brand. She has an MSc from Oxford University and a BA in Creative Writing and Sociology from Sarah Lawrence College.