I believe changes should enhance beauty, but try to maintain historical integrity. if a building is at risk of being torn down and changes can be made to save it, then do it. if appearances can be altered by landscaping then that's the best. if changes are to preserve go for it. just my feelings on it.

Is having the bottom floor doors and windows timber ever an option on a new build? Maybe not? I think you should do whatever feels right for you, though perhaps it means breaking with tradition. I can imagine using Surfmist or wallaby colour window frames with a monument house (not sure they have wallaby in windows though) and doing something unique?! A safe bet is the monument window frame and I am sure it will be powerful but amazing too. Your windows will frame the landscape so well.

Hi Naomi, what a beautiful project! We can empathise with how difficult it can be to choose all the right products for a facade! I thought you might like this project that was recently completed using out Barrimah Stone cladding to help ground the facade of this house. Often it's best to choose a refined material palette to really create that sophisticated initial impact, if you would like to see more projects with this stone you can view it here: Eco Outdoor Barrimah. We look forward to hearing how your project comes along! All the best- from the Eco Outdoor Team.

Hi all. I am currently renovating my house with a black brick glazed exterior wall with blackbutt decking. The neighbours party wall above the property (and the new black exterior brick wall) has an ordinary, pale yellow painted brick wall that we are thinking of rendering. Does anyone have any advice for render colours that will work above the glazed, black brickwork? The wall will be facing south.