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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Karen Darlow

10 colors that go with a red brick exterior – expert advice on those finishing touches

Red brick row houses with colorful doors and shutters.

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 paint colors for the exterior 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. 

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