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lisacabinetree For the living area... One of these Benjamin Moore colors may work well with that brick color... 2149-10, 483, 497, 496, 532... Buy a test pot before you discount, I've done a room before in these tones and it was wonderfully warm and unobtrusive.

Good luck!

onthefence Personally I've never been crazy about red walls with brick. There are so many red shades in a single brick that it's difficult a shade of paint to work with all the brick shades. I'd go with a shade of gray thats close to the color of the mortar. Then use really brightly colored art on that wall.

Good luck with the paint removal. I hope someone has suggestions for you.

I really like your condo! It's a great looking space.

jansgirl Great wall. I LOVE exposed distressed brick! Have you thought about matching another color besides the red? A light gray or taupe to blend with the other colors in the brick wall?

I've heard removing paint from brick is near impossible. Let's see what folks suggest.

Renee Are you doing an accent wall or all of the downstairs in one color? I see beige/yellow over the fireplace. I wonder if you should stay with one light,neutral color and then go for the big art piece to coordinate with and bring in the black furniture. Then the brick will standout and things won't get too dark.

kzimmerman86 Thanks for all of your input! I have plaid around with some deep gray ideas, I just haven't found anything with that "WOW" factor. Here is one idea we played with, it just seems to have to much of a blue undertone.

kzimmerman86 @renee We were thinking of some kind of brick faux paneling around the fire place. The room is kind of weird shaped, but the idea of an accent wall could be nice if I was able to find the right wall.

Denice Shuty You can't choose paint colors online, computers aren't calibrated alike. Plus you have to see the quality of light in your space, a north facing window can cause a bluish cast. The type of lightbulbs you use can dramatically affect how a paint looks. In addition, the light reflecting off other colored surfaces will change the way paint looks. If you have a bright orange rug on the floor for instance, it will change the color of the walls. Get samples that harmonize with your furnishings and paint test areas on the walls. Then observe the colors in daylight - on both sunny and cloudy days, and in artificial light. Only then can you make the right paint color selection with any confidence.

Denice Shuty I recommend doing a keyword search in Houzz. Type in "Interior Brick", then select "Ideabooks" to do a search for images of what other people have found to be successful.

DARKyellow Depend on your furniture and the hight of the ceiling to choose the darkness of any colour.

silverwillow I'm not the expert here or anything but if it were me I'd pick a paint color that contrasted teh brick instead of matched it. A nice navy blueish color or French blue or a soft eggshell or ecru. Of course it will depend on how you decide to decorate as well.

Barbara Griffith Designs No more brick in the room if it is not original. The brick wall is your accent wall. First of all never paint your paint samples ON the wall..paint them on poster boards that you can move around to see on different walls. Second of all, never choose your paint color or even your palette until you have all fabric pieces. I would suggest a colorful patterned rug in the first room picture. From that choose some drapery panels for whatever window there may be. Colorful pillows for the sofas (no 2 alike). Add a more chandelier type light fixture. Artwork.. Now choose your paint color AND paint the walls, fireplace & the ceiling all the same color.

Renee Paint last - I have never heard that advice and I love it! Paint is the least restricted element. Nice.

Lydia I would stick to blues or greens.