Select shingles tiles or shakes that blend match or complement the colors showcased in these substantial structures.
Grey roof tiles red brick.
The same home with shingles that have a charcoal base but flecked with greens tans and browns would be far more appealing.
As the choice of grey roofing shingles emulating slate tiles shows here.
Look to your home s unchangeable elements such as chimneys stone facades and brick exteriors for inspiration when choosing a roof color.
With red brick your roofing color options will be limited and more impactful.
A solid black roof on a home with dark brown wood siding creates a boring combination.
Dark brown black grey green.
Now here s the blending principle.
Always mix patterns with care especially if the color of the facing and the roofing shingles being considered already contrast with each other.
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.
But if you put in a little more time and effort the finished product can be well worth the effort.
Suggested shingle colors for red brick houses.
The plainer the siding is the more a blended color pattern is needed to make your home look interesting and appealing.
The red tones of most brick homes go well with darker browns blacks and grays.
You should also consider the pattern and texture of your shingles as well as the color.