Need some design inspiration for your brick exterior? Looking for the best paint colors to go with brick? Sounds like you’re ready to breathe some new life into the outside of your brick home - good news, you’re in the right place for some very specific advice & paint suggestions. There
One of the hardest things to pick is the exterior paint colors for brick houses. Today I am sharing my secret favorites that are always a win! As a Real Estate Agent I help my
We love a good exterior transformation, and this list of 15 painted brick houses with before and after photos does not disappoint.
If you’re considering painting brick in your home (our on the exterior), it’s likely you’ve got a fairly dated part of your home you want to change. Out with that old nasty orange drabby look + in with a new crisp clean one.
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Black brick houses are becoming increasingly popular. If you're thinking of painting your home's exterior brick black, here's some curb appeal inspiration.
We love a good exterior transformation, and this list of 15 painted brick houses with before and after photos does not disappoint.
German smear, slurry,whitewash, paint, and limewash are great solutions, but what exactly are they. We'll talk about each technique and when to use each one
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Explore a gallery of traditional homes where rustic red brick merges seamlessly with sage green accents, offering a unique and charming aesthetic. From cozy countryside residences to elegant heritage manors, these images showcase the timeless appeal and warmth of this color combination, perfect for those who appreciate classic architecture with a touch of nature-inspired elegance.
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Looking for exterior paint color ideas that go with brick homes? These 10 amazing exterior paint colors will complement a brick home perfectly.
Our thoughts on painted brick!
It’s one of my favourite paintings. A view of ordinary houses in an ordinary street, the weathered brickwork, window leads and wooden shutters finely detailed, and a few incidental details of…
When it comes to transforming your exterior, nothing will quite give the same powerful effect as a new coat of paint, lime wash or German schmear. Despite undergoing this process about 3 years ago, I wanted to write up our experience and everything we learned for the simple way to German schmear brick. If you have any interest in German smear or are looking for a way to transform your exterior for minimal cost and upkeep, I hope this article encourages you to take the leap.
Whether it's pale hues of chalky French Grey, chic glossy charcoal against crisp pure white, or restful soft shades of dusted blue green, exterior paint shades can make a world of difference. The right paint shades add a warm welcome to any home be it of mellow stone, whitewashed render or smart red brick . Here are a few of my favourite looks to welcome guests to your front door. Above image:Gorgeous Belgian contemporary architecture by Archeos Above images: 1.Stainless steel stable light by Jim Lawrence 2.Belgian contemporary architecture by Archeos detail of wooden shutters 3.Hand forged Shepard's Crook door handle with bevelled keyhole plate by Jim Lawrence 4.Belgian contemporary architecture by Archeos detail of wooden garage doors 5.Scroll iron gate detail by architects Vlassak Verhulst Above image: detail of painted French doors by architect Yiangou Above images: 1.Shutter detail by architects Vlassak Verhulst 2.Detail of painted wall by Belgian photographer Caroline Monbailliu 3.Belgian contemporary architecture by Archeos detail of arched wooden garage doors 4.Hand forged steel Shepard Crook door handle by Jim Lawrence 5.Front door painted in French Grey by Farrow and Ball belonging to Lucy Stokes (gorgeous stainless steel heart door knocker!) 6.'All White' 2005 paint from Farrow and Ball 7.'Lamp Room Gray' 88 paint from Farrow and Ball 8. "Manor House Grey' 265 paint from Farrow and Ball 9.'French Grey Dark' 163 paint from The Little Greene Paint and Paper Above image: fabulous white painted New England house and grey painted trellis featured on Hus o Hem Above image: Prettiest pale grey front door with chalk white trim by Henhurst Interiors Above image:French Grey wooden shutter detail by architects Vlassak Verhulst Above images: I created the paint swatches by eye using the manufacturers colour cards - for accurate samples please contact the paint companies for colour cards and test pots Above image: the heavenly home and veranda of Room Seventeen stunning grey shutters against crisp white woodwork Above image:the heavenly home and veranda of Room Seventeen stunning grey shutters against crisp white woodwork picking up the tones of the rattan (wicker) chairs Above images: 1.the deep grey (gray) front door of blogger 'I found my home' 2.the home of Jen Chu Design with a chic dark grey front door 3.Gloss grey contemporary planters with Buxus (Boxwood) ball topiary by Anouska Hempel Design 4.Smart dark grey Regency front door with white trim by London Door 5.'Off-Black' 57 Farrow and Ball 6.'Railings'31 Farrow and Ball 7.Down Pipe' 26 Farrow and Ball 8.'Plummett' 272 Farrow and Ball Above image:the home of Jen Chu Design with a chic dark grey front door and stainless steel door knocker Above image:graphite grey door by Architects RDK Above image:contemporary dark grey front door by architects Vlassak Verhulst Above images: I created the paint swatches by eye using the manufacturers colour cards - for accurate samples please contact the paint companies for colour cards and test pots Above image:pretty pale grey green door and basket of French Lavender by Belgian photographer Caroline Monbailliu Above images: 1.Farrow and Ball front door given a modern twist with shiny stainless steel door furniture - door in Light Blue 22 2.Letter Box in pretty 'Clay' from Garden Trading 3.stainless steel letterbox at the home of Jen Chu Design with a chic dark grey front door and soft pale blue grey trim 4.Soft pale grey green woodwork on a stunning contemporary house by Frank Gruwez 5.Polished stainless steel door knocker from Willow and Stone 6.'Pearl Colour (original)'100 Little Greene Paint Company 7.'Light Blue' 22 Farrow and Ball 8.'Card Room Green' 79 Farrow and Ball 9.'Oval Room Blue' 85 Farrow and Ball Above image:Contemporary country cottage by Belgian architects Villabouw Sels Above image:pretty Blue grey green front door in a Cotswold village photographed by blogger 'I found my home' Above images: I created the paint swatches by eye using the manufacturers colour cards - for accurate samples please contact the paint companies for colour cards and test pots Above image:Front door in Card Room Green 79 by Farrow and Ball To achieve the perfect finish on your exterior woodwork I can highly recommend watching the 'how to' videos on the English decorating tools manufacturer Hamilton. I can also highly recommend the Hamilton 'Perfection' range of brushes - Above image: Hamilton Perfection boxed set -100% natural bristle for use with oil based paints Right image: Hamilton Perfection range of sash brushes - wonderful for painting fine detailing Left Image: Hamilton Perfection synthetic brush for use with water based paints You may also like: Exterior Paint Shades part I For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. I create my mood boards/colour palettes with a computer programme called Photoshop by Adobe which is available for both Apple Mac and PC computers. As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. With warmest wishes
Our thoughts on painted brick!
Talk about making a great first impression.
I’m excited to talk about our exterior renovation. It was a big project that didn’t end until a few months ago! We moved into our home over 10 years ago and I would never expect that our house could look the way it does now. This is what our house looked like when we moved […]
