Anyone lucky enough to have a red-brick home will naturally want it to look its best outside and in. But what colors go with a red brick exterior? If it's a historic property there may be expectations that the are selected from a suitable selection of heritage paint colors. If it's a more recently built home there's a greater sense of freedom in your selection but either way, some colors just complement red brick to perfection.
We've asked a team of color experts for their thoughts and tips. When it comes to home exteriors, red brick properties are true classics. Ever since the building boom of the 19th century we've got used to having red brick homes as part of our townscapes.
Red brick is a versatile material that combines well with other materials and colors, and indeed we've seen a whole range of hues used alongside red bricks for residential properties. Here are our favorite color combinations, along with some great advice from color and design experts to help you make a good choice. From simple white to rosy pink, we've selected 10 of the best colors to go with a red brick exterior.
This look says it all. With the beautiful depth of color that you get with a red brick exterior, there's no need to add another strong color. White paint is a classic choice for doors and windows that will complement the brick perfectly.
Hannah Yeo, senior manager, color marketing at Benjamin Moore, agrees, and picks out her perfect shade from the many variants of white. 'A classic color com.