Best Roof Colors For Red Brick Houses

Chad esslinger of chad esslinger design answers homeowners questions about how to enhance their home s exterior design and curb appeal when getting a new roof.

Best roof colors for red brick houses.

The roof makes up about 40 of the visible exterior of your home depending on the style of the house so choosing the right shingle colors and roofing materials means that when you make your choice you are also deciding on the type of first impression you want to make with your home and even bigger decisions like the resale value of the property. The same home with shingles that have a charcoal base but flecked with greens tans and browns would be far more appealing. I own a home with red brick on the front and clay colored siding on the exterior. After much wringing of hands we finally painted the siding of our red brick house using a color recommended by michelle sw wool skein.

Now here s the blending principle. Bm narragansett blue on sheltered front door and sw copen blue on porch ceilings. A solid black roof on a home with dark brown wood siding creates a boring combination. Since we have a brownish roof we used bm copley gray on trim.

The brick facade on this home was the starting point of inspiration for its color palette. The red tones of most brick homes go well with darker browns blacks and grays. If your bricks are multi colored stay with a more continuous roofing color to avoid a chaotic look. Follow along as i share the 10 best exterior paint colors that go with brick homes.

A bright lime green door puts a modern twist on the traditional home. Avon green hc 126 benjamin moore. Dormers add a nice architectural detail to the roof line. The forest green color on the siding was drawn from the brick itself and the white trim was chosen to brighten the exterior.

You want to find a paint color to complement the red brick without taking away from the charm of the home. Another option is to go for an ultra modern look of bare metal. Nice to have that affirmation. The impact of red brick and your roof color.

Painted items such as shutters doors and even siding can always be changed so owners of brick homes should first consider the color of the brick when picking roofing. Red brick and your roofing color. The plainer the siding is the more a blended color pattern is needed to make your home look interesting and appealing. On the other hand choosing complimentary colors will create a monochromatic scheme that will convey a more classic look and feel.

Choosing a color for your roof that contrasts with your home s siding or brick color will instantly help your home stand out and command attention. When you ve got a red brick home the type style and color of your roof is one of the biggest style decisions that you ll need to make.