What colour roof & gutters ??

8 years ago

Hi there I'm stuck my theme throughout this pole home with ocean views is interior French provincial black white grey but I love the red front door against oil tinted cedar .. I'm enjoying the new pergola stair effect but stuck with roof gutters trim below and fascia is white .. the pergola is a porters colour aniseed & cinder ?? Help Jane

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LouieT

8 years ago

Needs one less colour I feel & suggest painting the white to match the grey to ground it all :)

If the cedar was stained charcoal then the effect would also be more complimentary.

With either option the window hood could then be painted red as well to add a splash of excitement along with a new door mat.

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hugobentley
Original Author
8 years ago
Hi Louie thanks for quick response .. ok I'm going to charcoal the cedar boards so I guess gutters to match aniseed pergola uprights and my husband feels a red roof would set it off .. just everyone doing grey roof & ive been there done that .. your thoughts ?? Also red colour suggestion cheers Jane
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LouieT
8 years ago
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Hi Jane, I did not read that the roof was being changed.

Isn't the roof a shade of red already or is that terracotta?
hugobentley
Original Author
8 years ago
Hi Louie
The roof is pink and original roof tiles in stock are a white washed pink !!
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Timandra Design & Landscaping
8 years ago
I personally feel that there is too much variation in colour throughout. And charcoal is going to be too heavy against the cedar.

My ideas for consideration are -

1) Tone down all of the timber supports and beams, including all of the steps with a toned down colour of the cedar [50/50].

2) The decking is too dark - consider lightening this and not in a charcoal colour. Use warm browns instead [unless the photo is not giving a clear indication of the tone]

3) I would remove the rocks and flowering plants - these are cottagey and the look is not cottagey. I would use a all green foliage plants that dont necessarily flower. This will give the area a tropical feel.

4) I would then put a glory vine at the far end to grow over the pergola. This is deciduous in winter following great autumn colour which lasts for ages.This colouring and its use will depend on the region in which you live.

5) To me a red roof is going to be the wrong colour. I would definitely consider a charcoal [not black] roof here.

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LouieT
8 years ago
Hi Jane,

Well I like your plants & rocks but this is a colour dilemma so...I was thinking about that cinder colour for the roof & also due to considering your French Provincial theme inside. This one is more white though...
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Maybe if you stain the cedar cladding light grey/charcoal & then paint the posts & window frames the roof colour so it's carried down to the ground via the pergola. Keeping the red door as well then I'm thinking accent Jardiniere pots either side of the door. I don't want to suggest painting the cedar but you may ask a colour consultant to help & they will credit the fee if you buy their product.

The only red roof with timber/charcoal I could find was this one...more a barn style.
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hugobentley
Original Author
8 years ago
I'm liking your input .. I'm thinking too cedar stain is not going to work & although I'm reluctant to paint cedar I feel to get the right look maybe my only option .. lots to reconsider !!
LouieT
8 years ago
Jane I like the red door a lot but I have been thinking about your house...

French Provincial uses a lot of soft colours & white so I keep thinking of French grey & blue meaning if you stained the cedar lighter or a light/mid grey, roof in a slate grey/blue with light & dark tones & deep navy blue for the door it might refresh your theme What is French Blue?
hugobentley
Original Author
8 years ago
Yes I'm hearing you and I too thought maybe the red door must go .. my favourite door is/or darker comment & probably the navy you suggested .. so many French greys to consider .. I've already painted the rear pergola in Annie Sloan graphite chalk paint & tinted white floorboards so a grey for cedar must work in with graphite & navy door .. any suggestions .. see pic
LouieT
8 years ago
I like the graphite & hard to see but do you mean the deck is white tint?

So far I have not found quite the right combo as white is used a lot for contrast but some ideas at least...
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I don't want to confuse you, just wondering about the lattice too. Is that natural or stained & are you doing anything with it?
LouieT
8 years ago
This link to Resene cedar paint system might be helpful.
spmm
8 years ago
Looks like a charming space, I may be wrong but doesn't cedar weather to silver grey? That would look great and match every thing.
The steep steps with alternating black and white treads look as if the would be disorienting in the dark especially if you are carrying things down from the car and can't easily see your feet.
hugobentley
Original Author
8 years ago
Ok pic of our ocean high rise views with inlet in front !! The color of back deck floor is Dulux white duck .. I believe perfect color with cedar floor boards graphite pergola and now cinder chairs matching a mango wood table (might paint that too).
I'm going to paint pergola solid charcoal color and reassess what color gutters and if workable French blue front door & awning ..the deck needs to be natural grey as does the cedar boards but old deck not worth sanding .. so will have to find another solution
hugobentley
Original Author
8 years ago
The lattice on deck is natural !! Pics of our view & an idea is inside color scheme
LouieT
8 years ago
Beautiful view Jane, gosh you're on the side of a mountain no?

Yes if left natural the cedar will weather to grey but to me that looks weathered & dry & possibly not in keeping with your house style.

I still like the red door & think the cedar weatherboards look to be in good condition. I would start by painting the gutter & fascia in the graphite, then the pergola as well & lose the cinder if that is the light colour.

Funny thing, I live in a pole home too but without your amazing views!
Kym McCormick
8 years ago
please let your timber to grey naturally.
renovate your roof to a slate colour (to match your door jam)
the red door is great but should be muted a bit as it is more Caribbean than French Provincial atm.
all trimmings should be the same colour
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New Leaf Design Studios
8 years ago
It will be difficult to get this one right as there is a mixture of conflicting styles and colours. For example the front picket fence conflicts with the new angular timbers of the pergola. I would suggest replacing the front fence with a modern style to work in with the pergola timbers. I would also replace all the timber lattice with plain timber balustrades to open up the view and create a more congruent exterior from front to rear