@LesleyH I need to clad a small portion of the front of my house that is covered. Is Nuline a cost effective for a small portion given it's not exposed to sun and rain, is there something else that I could get away with? I thought of getting actual timber because maybe maintenance won't be such an issue. But I don't know how that compares cost-wise. Basically want the look of your's and original poster's photos. The windows on right will stay the same size, just fitted with more traditional style windows. And the windows on the left will be replaced with french doors. So there's not a lot to clad. Wonder if, having been through the decision process and actual install, you have any pointers?

I reckon you should go for a bright colour rather than the greys. Greys can look a bit boring after a while. Mainly due to their popularity as every second house I see is grey and just about every house I design the owner wants grey..... A client recently used 'Vanessa May' with Monument roof, facias, etc. and windows. The architraves in white. 'Vanessa May' is a mid violet and I got to say it look's bloody great! It's a similar size cottage as yours as well. My last client is using Dulux 'Pink Poppy' on their renovation and addition! However the job I started today has already been specified with a combination of greys...... That green you have is a great start.

1. I'd probably start with removing the ornate lines on the gables. It seems a bit 'busy' and dated with the brick and gutters. 2. I'd also paint/replace the gutters to match the roof colour or even the garage door colour. Gutters aren't an architectural feature, so no idea why they are terracotta. These 2 things will calm it all down. You could consider texture-coating the board of the upper storey. It's a colour-embedded acrylic render. No painting for 25yr. It gives you the look of render, and can go straight onto board like you have. Unless you have rot or other maintenance issues with it that you need to replace it.

it's not just the cost of the product that you need to compare it's also the additional costs of labour and any extra structural support, variations to insulation and painting...your builder should be able to give you a realistic comparison price for several different products that includes all the extras