Upgrade or change the look of a a red, tan, blond, gray, or painted brick home exterior with paint. From choosing the right shade for your trim or front door to painting the brick itself, there are a variety of options to complement or modernize a traditional brick exterior, or to refresh a dated brick facade.
Boost your curb appeal with these exterior brick and paint color combinations.
How to Choose Brick and Paint Color
If you like the look of the original brick, paint window trim, shutters, and porch columns in neutral shades such as white or black, or personalize your home with a signature front door color. If the brick looks tired, is of low quality, or doesn’t suit your taste, modernize your exterior with a fresh coat of white, black, or gray paint. You can also give it a whitewash or a German schmear for a weathered farmhouse look.
Keep in mind that while it is simple to paint brick, it is less easy to remove. So be sure to think through your choice before proceeding, particularly if you are painting an older home where the wrong paint choice can damage the original character of the architecture.
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Two-Tone Brick
Modernize a Tudor Revival home with painted white brick on the bulk of the facade. Leave natural red brick details around windows and the front door entry to add dimension and celebrate the original character of the architecture.
Black Brick + Gray Siding
Modernize the brick facade of a split-level home with paint. A mix of gray, charcoal, and soft black finishes on the brick and siding of this renovated home from Guideline Studios LLC gives the home a moody makeover.
Red Brick + Black + White
Stick to a classic color palette for a timeless look. This New Jersey home is a new build that looks like it has been there forever, thanks to a traditional red brick facade complemented with creamy white trim and black shutters.
Gray Brick + Black Trim
Create a modern look with light gray brick, zinc siding, and black window and door trim. The neutral color scheme will make a green lawn and natural greenery appear extra vibrant and lush.
White Brick + Pink Door
Paint dated brick in a soft white shade for an updated look. Keep window trim white and add a cheerful pink front door to give the facade an inviting feel.
Red Brick + Dark Blue Trim
Modernize a red brick, stucco, and half timber Tudor home facade by trading the traditional brown paint on wood trim for a dark blue-gray. The unusual color scheme will draw attention to architectural elements without overwhelming them.
Red Brick + White Trim
Contrast the red brick of a midcentury modern home exterior with white trim. A turquoise door is a vibrant shade that recalls one of the signature colors of the era in which the home was built.
Red Brick + Yellow Trim
Modernize the facade of a historic Victorian home featuring red brick with bright yellow trim. Use two shades on the front door and porch trim to add dimension and to highlight ornate detailing.
White Brick + Gray Trim
Paint a brick exterior in a cool shade of white and pair with steel gray trim for a contemporary feel. Choose black metal accents such as window trim, sconces, and modern planters to complement the neutral color scheme.
Red Brick + Red Door
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Emphasize the warmth of natural red brick with a colorful painted front door. Pair a bold shade of cherry with bright white trim for a traditional feel with modern energy.
Red Brick + Sage + Cream
Pair red brick with sage green paint for an earthy look. Use a creamy shade with yellow undertones for trim to complement a bungalow-style home.
Tan Brick + Navy Door
Contrast a tan brick house with a saturated navy blue door. White trim will help modernize tan or blond brick.
Gray Brick + White Trim
Freshen up the look of a brick ranch house by painting brick in a medium shade of gray to complement gray roof tiles. Contrast with bright white shutters, porch columns, and a garage door.
Tan Brick + Green Trim
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Add dimension to a tan brick home with dark green trim on porch columns. A matching dark green roof and green window trim on the top window enhance the classic look of this home, while pale yellow fencing complements the earthy color scheme.
White Brick + Trim
Paint a brick exterior and window trim white for a clean, minimalist look. Pair with zinc roofing, a gray front door, a white-and-gray awning, and a wall of climbing ivy for a timeless feel.
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