Warm whites, khaki greiges and muted greens go best with red brick. Their warm or green-leaning undertones calm the orange-red without clashing. For doors and shutters, navy, deep green and soft black look classic.
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Match the trim white to your mortar; warm whites like White Dove or Alabaster usually win.
Navy, deep green or soft black look classic on red brick homes.
Surround a red brick fireplace with Universal Khaki or a warm white to keep it cozy.
Pair an exposed brick wall with warm white cabinets and black or brass hardware.
Warm whites like White Dove or Alabaster usually look best. Hold samples next to the mortar and pick the one that matches it most closely.
Navy, deep green and soft black are the classic choices. A bold door in teal or blue-gray also works if it isn't too cool.
Warm grays and khaki greiges work; cool blue-grays usually clash. Look for grays with a beige or green undertone.
Warm whites, khaki and sage let the brick stay the focal point. Deep green or navy works for a cozy, moody room.
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