Hot hues for 2015

Forecasted colors for exterior doors include a strong bronze and a lush mauve

Bold and energetic

Smith, chief color maven and president of Sensational Color, a consulting company, reports that the five bold, energetic colors identified for 2015 and shown here heighten our senses. "These are expressive and playful colors, with a dash of bohemian and a pinch of sophistication," says Smith. "You'd easily find these exciting hues at a festival in Rio de Janeiro, a multi-cultural sporting event or in a piece of American folk art."

Bronze Tone – Bold but not overpowering, this deep shade of orange is a good choice to add energy to a neutral theme.

Frank Blue – When your front door calls to you for blue, this deeply saturated, forthright blue color responds beautifully.

Nifty Turquoise – This refreshing, tropical turquoise can complement natural materials and neutral colors on your home.

Tripoli Sand – Capture the glow of the beaches along the Mediterranean with this stylish shade that brings out the golden colorcast of stone or brick.

Cranapple – The deepest cranberry warmed up with gold is reminiscent of a luxurious carpet or velvety rose petals that add a touch of tradition to a home.

Soft and muted

Smith identifies five muted door colors for 2015 in a range of soft hues, also shown here, that invite us to step out of modern life's fast flow and live at our own pace in our homes.

Night Shade – A dark, mysterious navy that adds dignity and poise to an exterior door.

Wright Blue Mist – This soft blue with a touch of gray has a modern and fresh feeling that breathes freshness into an entry.

Drizzling Mist – This striking, modern purple borders on gray. This tone plays off the many subtle variations in stone, slate, brick or wood found on a home.

Amazon Soil – A deep, lush shade of mauve, this dramatically dark color gives a front door a velvety richness.

Thyme Green – A classic, rich green with a touch of brown that stays in style and pairs well with most exterior home colors and features.

Smith suggests selecting doors that can best show off colors, such as those found in Therma-Tru's collections. She says the company's smooth-finish doors feature clean lines and crisp angles, which are good for painting with expressive colors. For more information, visit thermatru.com or fypon.com.