From creamy white to gray-blue, these shades will instantly give your brick facade a facelift.
You may have a list ofhome-improvement projectsyou’ve been promising to get to.
Maybe you started insideby repainting the living room a mood-boosting shade or by redecorating the bedroom with comfortable furnishings.

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On walks around the neighborhood, admiring other houses, inspiration sets in.
How can youupdate your brick houseto make it the best-looking one on the block?
Paint can instantly refresh a home’s exterior without any major renovation.

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Anyone who lives in a brick house is probably keenly aware of thegreat paint debate.
Ultimately, it’s your personal preference.
Here are the best white paint colors for brick exteriors.

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Farrow & Ball’s James White, No.
These creamy shades are sure to fit the bill.
Farrow & Ball’s Clunch, No.

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Great Neutrals (That Aren’t White!)
for Brick Exteriors
White not the right choice for your home?
Explore the other end of the color spectrum for equally appealing exterior paint colors.

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Benjamin Moore’s Northwood Brown, 1000
When it comes to exteriors, beige isnt boring.
These homeowners updated their1930s Cape Codin Atlanta with ICI Paints Fauna (456).
(For a similar look, try Benjamin Moore’s Northwood Brown, linked above.)

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(Try their Mountain Quail shade for a similar look.)
It feels more subtle when not popping against her bright white exterior.

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