Rav Bariach has introduced a new color palette for exterior doors in collaboration with designers Lital Rozenshtein and Lucy Viknin of Hameatzvot. The shades draw from Israel's local landscape to blend function with aesthetics. This initiative highlights a growing trend where front doors serve as expressive design elements.
The front door, once a mere functional barrier, is evolving into a key design feature in homes, according to a new initiative by Rav Bariach. Set against the backdrop of 2026 design trends, the company is launching a palette that integrates natural hues inspired by Israel's terrain. Deep cocoa brown suggests stability, rough terracotta recalls warm earth after rain, light sand offers softness, and urban gray aligns with modern city architecture.
This development stems from a partnership with the design duo Lital Rozenshtein and Lucy Viknin, known as Hameatzvot—their fourth year collaborating with Rav Bariach. Previously, they created a prominent collection of interior doors. The new exterior options emphasize emotional and identity-driven choices, as architects and designers note the door as the initial encounter point with a home. Darker tones can evoke elegance, while lighter ones feel inviting.
Technologically, the doors use steel with electrostatic powder coating, where charged paint particles bond to the surface and cure under high heat. This ensures resilience against Israel's intense sunlight, humidity, rain, and temperature swings. Rav Bariach worked with Nirlat, a leading Israeli paint manufacturer, to meet both aesthetic and engineering standards.
The earth tones reflect a global shift toward natural, warm shades amid the digital age's pace, fostering calm and connection. In Israel, these colors harmonize with local stone and landscapes, making the door an integral part of the environment. Led by women designers, the project views homes as experiential spaces, where even a color choice can transform the sense of arrival.