Red roofs give off a beautiful, rustic, Mediterranean aesthetic. Often, however, it can be difficult to think of what exterior paint colours may complement them.
Warm tones may be the first thought when considering colours for your red roof, but interior designer Patricia Wakely would argue that it can make a house look a bit quaint. To elevate your red-roof home, Patricia recommends using cooler-toned colours for your exterior walls. Since red and cooler tones are on the opposite sides of the colour wheel, this combination will create a contrast with the warm colour of your roof. The cooler tones counterpoint the warmth of the red, preventing an overly “warm” look to your home.
Play with light greys and shades of blue and green to create a chic look to your home while putting the spotlight on your red roof. We suggest Ash Slate, Edens Way, Portland, Avoca Woods, and Statue of Liberty as perfect matches, but really, the options are limitless with Fleetwood’s range of thousands of colours.
Choosing an exterior paint is a long-term commitment; that’s why getting it right the first time is crucial. For professional, bespoke advice, we suggest Fleetwood Paints’ professional colour consultations, where you can avail yourself of a one-on-one session from one of our interior designers who will help you create the perfect colour scheme for your home. Combined with our outstanding Weather Guard paint finish for exteriors, your home is guaranteed to withstand the elements of Irish weather while maintaining a vibrant finish for years to come.
Find your perfect red-roof pairing today and order a tester pot of your choice to start creating the home of your dreams.