{"id":11790,"date":"2019-08-29T13:48:41","date_gmt":"2019-08-29T20:48:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/?p=11790"},"modified":"2026-04-08T00:36:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T07:36:08","slug":"front-door-colors-for-brick-houses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/front-door-colors-for-brick-houses\/","title":{"rendered":"Perfect Pairings: The Best Front Door Paint Colors to Sell Your Brick House"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s something inexplicably welcoming about a brick house. It practically beckons you inside, inspiring you to enjoy the comforts of home. A recent study by the National Association of Home Builders proves that buyers love brick homes, revealing <a href=\"https:\/\/rismedia.com\/2016\/02\/11\/what-are-the-pros-and-cons-of-brick-homes\/\">34% of respondents ranked brick as their top choice for home exteriors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhen people get that first impression, it\u2019s emotional,\u201d shares <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/agents\/david-batty-pa-311054\">David Batty<\/a>, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/agents\/david-batty-pa-311054\">top-selling Philadelphia real estate agen<\/a>t. Based in one of our nation\u2019s oldest cities, Batty knows the secret to mastering brick home curb appeal: the perfect door color.<\/p>\n<p>Select the right door color and your brick beauty will shine; select the wrong hue and your home could fall flat among the competition. Thankfully, we\u2019re here to help aid you in your door color quest. We\u2019ve researched the tried and true classic pairings and exciting, contemporary color combinations for each style of brick. Our guide also includes recommended design tips to integrate the color of your choosing into the larger palette and style of your home.<\/p>\n<h2>Have a vision for your brick house curb appeal<\/h2>\n<p>To find the perfect front door color for your brick home, create a vision for the overall look of your home and explore relevant options. To start, ask yourself the basics:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Which colors suit my home\u2019s architecture?<\/li>\n<li>Do I want a classic or contemporary look?<\/li>\n<li>Is my vision compatible with other styles in the neighborhood?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Consider these questions from a buyer\u2019s perspective. If a buyer shops for homes in a neighborhood of two-story colonials, they\u2019ll expect traditional colors, whereas a buyer who looks in a neighborhood of homes of all styles and ages may be more open to unique colors that add character.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11803\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11803\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/front-door-colors-for-brick-houses-doors.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/front-door-colors-for-brick-houses-doors.jpg\" class=\"attachment-content size-content\" alt=\"Front door colors for brick houses.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/front-door-colors-for-brick-houses-doors.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/front-door-colors-for-brick-houses-doors-64x37.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/front-door-colors-for-brick-houses-doors-128x73.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/front-door-colors-for-brick-houses-doors-192x110.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/front-door-colors-for-brick-houses-doors-432x247.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/front-door-colors-for-brick-houses-doors-500x286.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11803\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/hunky_punk\/30236049734\">Spencer Means<\/a>\/ Flickr via <a href=\"https:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/2.0\/legalcode\">Creative Commons Legal Code<\/a> and Ray Miller\/\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=236277\">Pixabay<\/a> )<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11794\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11794\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wisteria-164104_1280.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"516\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wisteria-164104_1280-775x516.jpg\" class=\"attachment-content size-content\" alt=\"A white front door on a brick house.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wisteria-164104_1280-775x516.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wisteria-164104_1280-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wisteria-164104_1280-64x43.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wisteria-164104_1280-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wisteria-164104_1280-192x128.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wisteria-164104_1280-432x288.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wisteria-164104_1280-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wisteria-164104_1280-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wisteria-164104_1280.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11794\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: (<a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/Kaz-19203\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=164104\">Karen Arnold\/<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=164104\">Pixabay<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Next, find inspiration. Browse photos of front door colors on brick homes similar to yours.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend Pinterest and Houzz for this since they host massive databases of user uploaded photos that are easy to navigate and fun to use. Both Pinterest and Houzz allow you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/photos\/brick-exterior-home-ideas-phbr1-bp~t_736~a_32-223\">explore brick exteriors<\/a> in particular and help you narrow down search results with categories such as color, style, and size so you can discover color combinations relevant to your vision.<\/p>\n<p>Houzz also has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/discussions\/design-dilemma\">community forum<\/a> where you can post a photo of your home and ask other users <a href=\"https:\/\/www.houzz.com\/discussions\/878586\/what-color-should-i-paint-my-front-door-on-orange-brick\">for advice on color pairings<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>AR apps are another useful way to visualize your color combination ideas; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dunnedwards.com\/colors\/instacolor\/web\">Dunn-Edwards<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer\/colors\/paint\/visualizer\/rooms\"> Behr<\/a> apps enable you to overlay real paint colors over your own door with your mobile device.<\/p>\n<h2>Door color 101: complementary or analogous<\/h2>\n<p>The general rule for selecting a front door color for your brick home? The color should be complementary <i>or<\/i> analogous to the shade of brick.<\/p>\n<p>Opposite on the color wheel, complementary colors create a dynamic contrast that our eyes find attractive. For example, pair a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/AXuFjgAB188v6idHDFQRpSOK7O_Y1qAVWauCIdJVyk-Lenm1rCGs7_Y\/\">red brick with a dark green door color<\/a> such as Benjamin Moore\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benjaminmoore.com\/en-us\/color-overview\/find-your-color\/color\/2047-10\/forest-green?color=2047-10source=%2Fen-us%2Fcolor-overview%2Ffind-your-color%2Fcolor-families%2Fgre%2Fgreen\">Forest Green<\/a> for a visually striking yet traditional color combination.<\/p>\n<p>Analogous colors are next to each other on the color wheel. These colors flatter one another since they are a part of the same color family. The trick to pulling off analogous colors is to add contrast in shading, meaning you should pair a light color with a dark color in the same range. If you have a light brown brick home, a fantastic analogous pairing is a rich, dark brown like Dunn-Edwards\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dunnedwards.com\/colors\/browser\/de6063\">Black Walnut<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When selecting a color for the door, be mindful of how the color pairs not only with the brick, but also with the home\u2019s other features such as your trimmings, shutters, fascia, and roof. For instance, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/BEHR-MARQUEE-8-oz-MQ6-33-Vintage-Teal-One-Coat-Hide-Matte-Interior-Exterior-Paint-and-Primer-in-One-Sample-MQ30416\/204996200\">subdued teal<\/a> door would suit a white brick house with a gray asphalt roof, but might clash with a white brick house that has a brown, wooden roof. In this case, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benjaminmoore.com\/en-us\/color-overview\/find-your-color\/color\/986\/smoky-ash?color=986source=%2Fen-us%2Fcolor-overview%2Ffind-your-color%2Fcolor%2F983%2Fsmokey-taupe\">warm-toned neutral<\/a> would be more harmonious.<\/p>\n<p>Now that you\u2019re up to speed with the basics of color combinations, let\u2019s take a look at the best colors for each type of brick home.<\/p>\n<h4>Red brick<\/h4>\n<p>Red brick has been a popular choice for American architects since the 18th century, when the Georgian style spread from the Southern colonies up through the Northeast.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11796\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11796\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/red-brick-house-788828_1920-1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"527\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/red-brick-house-788828_1920-1-775x527.jpg\" class=\"attachment-content size-content\" alt=\"A red brick house with a front door.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/red-brick-house-788828_1920-1-775x527.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/red-brick-house-788828_1920-1-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/red-brick-house-788828_1920-1-1536x1044.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/red-brick-house-788828_1920-1-64x44.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/red-brick-house-788828_1920-1-128x87.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/red-brick-house-788828_1920-1-192x131.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/red-brick-house-788828_1920-1-432x294.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/red-brick-house-788828_1920-1-500x340.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/red-brick-house-788828_1920-1-800x544.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/red-brick-house-788828_1920-1.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11796\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: (<a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/pixel1-336525\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=788828\">pixel1\/<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=788828\">Pixabay<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Classic combinations<\/h4>\n<p>The door colors that were <a href=\"https:\/\/newengland.com\/yankee-magazine\/living\/homes\/history-new-england-house-colors\/\">traditionally used<\/a> are still considered classics today: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benjaminmoore.com\/en-us\/color-overview\/find-your-color\/color\/hc-154\/hale-navy?color=HC-154\">navy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwin-williams.com\/homeowners\/color\/find-and-explore-colors\/paint-colors-by-family\/SW6454-shamrock#\/6454\/?s=coordinatingColorsp=PS0\">dark green<\/a>, and, of course, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benjaminmoore.com\/en-us\/color-overview\/find-your-color\/color\/2128-10\/black-beauty?color=2128-10source=%2Fen-us%2Fcolor-overview%2Ffind-your-color%2Fcolor-families%2Fbla%2Fblack\">black<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat\u2019s nice about a black front door on a red brick home is it really pops, especially if you have white trim somewhere around the property whether it be the soffit, the fascia board, or the capping around the windows. That really gives it a nice look,\u201d Batty comments.<\/p>\n<p>Research reveals that black is the most popular with buyers. One study found that <a href=\"https:\/\/money.com\/front-door-paint-color-house-worth\/\">black doors are a common denominator in homes which sold above listing price<\/a>. Whether or not this is evidence to the power of color psychology, the data shows black doors are safe bets with buyers.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11797\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11797\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/friesenhaus-2851142_1920.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/friesenhaus-2851142_1920-775x581.jpg\" class=\"attachment-content size-content\" alt=\"A green door color with a brick house.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/friesenhaus-2851142_1920-775x581.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/friesenhaus-2851142_1920-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/friesenhaus-2851142_1920-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/friesenhaus-2851142_1920-64x48.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/friesenhaus-2851142_1920-128x96.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/friesenhaus-2851142_1920-192x144.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/friesenhaus-2851142_1920-432x324.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/friesenhaus-2851142_1920-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/friesenhaus-2851142_1920-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/friesenhaus-2851142_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11797\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: (<a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/Hans-2\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=2851142\">Hans Braxmeier\/<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=2851142\">Pixabay<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4>Striking complements<\/h4>\n<p>For the more adventurous, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer\/ColorDetailView\/M460-7\">teal<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer\/ColorDetailView\/PPU10-9\">jade<\/a> provide a less expected complement to red brick. With these colors, you\u2019ll need the right shade to suit your brick\u2019s unique hue, or you won\u2019t pull off the look. For instance, a bright <a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.ca\/consumer\/ColorDetailView\/M460-3\">robin\u2019s egg blue<\/a> playfully accents a home with white-washed red brick and white trimmings. The same color will clash with a home of deep red brick with purple color variation; a darker, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwin-williams.com\/homeowners\/color\/find-and-explore-colors\/paint-colors-by-family\/SW6222-riverway#\/6222\/?s=coordinatingColorsp=PS0\">muddy teal<\/a> is much more flattering. Be prepared to sample many paint swatches and reach out for second opinions to test your perceived match-making brilliance.<\/p>\n<h4>Red on red<\/h4>\n<p>Our final door color suggestion for red brick, is a bold one. Yes, this breaks our rule from Door Color 101, but in the words of Pablo Picasso, \u201clearn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bhg.com\/home-improvement\/door\/exterior\/red-front-doors\/\">Red doors<\/a> are eye catching and symbolically welcoming. In early colonial times, red doors signified homes which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homecurbappeal.com\/what-does-a-red-door-mean-the-history-origin-and-meaning-of-having-a-red-front-door\/\">welcomed travelers to stop and rest their horses<\/a>. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwin-williams.com\/homeowners\/color\/find-and-explore-colors\/paint-colors-by-family\/SW6868-real-red#\/6868\/?s=coordinatingColorsp=PS0\">primary red shade<\/a> plays welcoming partner to darker red brick and to multi-tone brick. White trim around the door is essential to visually break up the red, frame the entrance to your home, and center the door as a focal point for admiring buyers.<\/p>\n<h3>Brown, clay, and tan brick<\/h3>\n<p>If your brick is of the brown, clay, or tan variety, opt for an analogous shade of brown or a wooden door for a warm, earthy facade. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer\/ColorDetailView\/PPU9-4\">Olive<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwin-williams.com\/homeowners\/color\/find-and-explore-colors\/paint-colors-by-family\/SW9129-jade-dragon#\/9129\/?s=coordinatingColorsp=PS0\">jade<\/a> are other natural color combinations, easily integrated with brown brick when applying the same color to the shutters and window trimmings. Batty suggests avoiding black here as it can appear harsh next to the earth tones of bricks of this nature.<\/p>\n<p>For added dimension, upgrade to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/p\/Pacific-Entries-64-in-x-96-in-Traditional-3-4-Lite-Stained-Mahogany-Wood-Prehung-Front-Door-with-12-in-Sidelites-M62DBL-8412\/204488165\">door with a glass window<\/a> or install glass panels on either side of the door. A glass element will draw attention to the entryway and polish the overall aesthetic.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11798\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11798\" style=\"width: 6000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/apartment-architecture-brick-140511-scaled.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/apartment-architecture-brick-140511-775x436.jpg\" class=\"attachment-content size-content\" alt=\"A white door on a brick house.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/apartment-architecture-brick-140511-775x436.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/apartment-architecture-brick-140511-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/apartment-architecture-brick-140511-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/apartment-architecture-brick-140511-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/apartment-architecture-brick-140511-64x36.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/apartment-architecture-brick-140511-128x72.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/apartment-architecture-brick-140511-192x108.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/apartment-architecture-brick-140511-432x243.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/apartment-architecture-brick-140511-1920x1080.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/apartment-architecture-brick-140511-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/apartment-architecture-brick-140511-800x450.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11798\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: (Mike\/ Pexels)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>White painted and white wash brick<\/h3>\n<p>At its best, white brick is a fresh, clean look for both traditional and modern homes. Bright and neutral, this finish gives homeowners full creative liberty when it comes to door colors, as almost any shade will pair with the right styling.<\/p>\n<p>But to be clear: \u201cYou need to be conscience that whatever color you go with against the white will also need to blend well with any type of trim or gutter colors or even the roof colors. You want to make sure it complements the other parts of the home,\u201d Batty adds, reminding homeowners to keep true to the overall vision they have for their curb appeal.<\/p>\n<p>If you live by the coast, a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benjaminmoore.com\/en-us\/color-overview\/find-your-color\/color\/2055-40\/bahaman-sea-blue?color=2055-40\">blue<\/a> door will produce a calming effect on buyers, reminiscent of the sea. A black door suits prospective traditionalists with tall, french windows and manicured landscaping. And for the bold, a red or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kylieminteriors.ca\/a-stunning-exterior-makeover-painted-brick-and-more\/\">coral<\/a> (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pantone.com\/color-intelligence\/color-of-the-year\/color-of-the-year-2019\">Pantone\u2019s color of the year for 2019<\/a>) door makes a memorable statement.<\/p>\n<h3>Painted brick<\/h3>\n<p>Like white brick, brick that is fully painted in a color can be quite versatile. However, painted brick homes can also fall flat if the door and trim are painted the same color as the house. To prevent monochromatic misery, choose a door color significantly lighter or darker than that of the brick, in a color which complements the rest of the home. Black and white door colors are also easy options.<\/p>\n<p>Most major brand paint companies share exterior paint palettes on their websites to aid your quest of matching flattering colors. Sherwin-Williams even categorizes their palettes by<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwin-williams.com\/homeowners\/exterior-color-schemes\"> regions<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwin-williams.com\/homeowners\/color-through-the-decades\">decades<\/a> so you explore looks which suit your home\u2019s location and architecture.<\/p>\n<p>If you inherited a painted brick home but prefer the exposed brick look, you can expose the original walls with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homeadvisor.com\/cost\/cleaning-services\/sandblast-an-exterior-surface\/\">sandblasting<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/thecraftsmanblog.com\/the-dangers-of-sandblasting-old-brick\/\">chemical peel<\/a> product. It is, however, difficult to predict the condition of the brick under the paint so be prepared to embrace a rustic style and find a new door color to match.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11799\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11799\" style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wall-2507525_1920.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"775\" height=\"513\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wall-2507525_1920-775x513.jpg\" class=\"attachment-content size-content\" alt=\"A brick wall with a red color.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wall-2507525_1920-775x513.jpg 775w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wall-2507525_1920-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wall-2507525_1920-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wall-2507525_1920-64x42.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wall-2507525_1920-128x85.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wall-2507525_1920-192x127.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wall-2507525_1920-432x286.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wall-2507525_1920-500x331.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wall-2507525_1920-800x530.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/wall-2507525_1920.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11799\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: (<a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/uvlik05-1979262\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=2507525\">Gordana Stanisic\/<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=2507525\">Pixabay<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Complete the look<\/h2>\n<p>When you\u2019ve finally found the perfect door color for your brick home, complete the vision by enhancing elements from the curb to the entryway.<\/p>\n<p>Lead onlookers\u2019 eyes along a clean, well maintained pathway past beautiful landscaping. If you\u2019re going for desert charm with tan brick and a jade door, complete the look with native plants and lush, potted succulents. Meanwhile, a white brick and red door home will pair well with a neat lawn and blooming rose bushes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11800\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11800\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/front-door-colors-for-brick-houses-door.jpg\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/front-door-colors-for-brick-houses-door.jpg\" class=\"attachment-content size-content\" alt=\"A front door color on a brick house.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/front-door-colors-for-brick-houses-door.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/front-door-colors-for-brick-houses-door-64x37.jpg 64w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/front-door-colors-for-brick-houses-door-128x73.jpg 128w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/front-door-colors-for-brick-houses-door-192x110.jpg 192w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/front-door-colors-for-brick-houses-door-432x247.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.homelight.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/front-door-colors-for-brick-houses-door-500x286.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11800\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: (Ursula Page\/ Shutterstock)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the entry, seal the deal with custom detailing around the door. \u201cWhen you see a door with nice hardware, with a nice trim and you incorporate a bit of glass\u2014everything around it really creates the first impression, not just the door,\u201d Batty shares.<\/p>\n<p>For an irresistible final touch, incorporate a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayfair.com\/decor-pillows\/pdp\/primrue-eucalyptus-26-wreath-w009195600.html\">wreath<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frontgate.com\/wingate-monogrammed-door-mat\/outdoor-decor-accessories\/outdoor-door-mats\/439440?listIndex=0\">monogrammed doormat<\/a> to showcase the perfect door to the perfect home.<\/p>\n<p><em>Header Image Source: (<a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/users\/TuendeBede-3187213\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=2616077\">TuendeBede\/<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/?utm_source=link-attribution&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=image&amp;utm_content=2616077\">Pixabay<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Select the right door color and your brick beauty will shine; 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