If you're choosing new siding to go with your brick, selecting the best siding color combinations can be a challenge. It's easy to feel overwhelmed with the many colors and textures available. To help you achieve stunning siding brick combinations, we'll take you through the process starting with step one: selecting the best siding material for your home.
How to Decide Which Siding Material is Best for Your Home
There are many factors to consider when choosing siding, including its durability and longevity. Start the process by researching and considering your needs, including how particular siding holds up to weather and its maintenance requirements. The color selection available for each siding material varies, so this will help guide your decision too.
Engineered wood is a popular siding option for both its looks and durability. For example, LP® SmartSide® ExpertFinish® Trim & Siding is an easier maintenance prefinished option available in a variety of versatile colors that is also backed by a competitive warranty.
Guidelines for Choosing the Best Siding and Brick Color Combinations
Whether you own a ranch, Colonial or another home style with partial brick or brick skirting, there are a few guidelines to consider when pairing siding colors with brick:
With these guidelines in mind, we'll dive into three ways to find the best color siding for a brick house based on your style preference. Popular house siding color schemes include matching, complementary and contrasting siding brick combinations.
Matching Appearance
To help modernize your home's aesthetic and create a sleek, modern look, choose one color for both the siding and brick. Many homeowners are painting their brick to match their siding. If you would rather coordinate with the existing brick, here are some ideas when using LP SmartSide ExpertFinish Trim & Siding:
Complementary Tones
For something in the middle with low contrast and a neutral palette for a timeless appeal, there are plenty of warm creams, beiges and light browns to complement your existing brick. Choose colors that are one or two shades lighter or darker. LP SmartSide ExpertFinish Trim & Siding tips include:
Bold, High Contrast
One of 2020’s biggest exterior design trends is highly saturated, bold colors. Consider these on-trend LP SmartSide ExpertFinish Trim & Siding exterior house colors:
Ready to see if your home will be the envy of the neighborhood with its expertly combined siding and brick aesthetic? Visit our Home Visualizer, upload a photo of your home, and design your very own look. You can also browse color sets to jump start your color journey here.
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When it comes to your home's exterior, choosing siding colors is the perfect opportunity to showcase your personal style while enhancing curb appeal. As 2022 unfolds, let's take a look at this year's trending exterior house colors and strike inspiration for your next home update.