I would paint the roof charcoal grey, the exterior walls a lighter grey. Trimmings in black, same with the slats beneath the verandah. It would blend into the environment and bring attention to the view of the mountains in the background. To add a pop of colour and bring focus to the front door in an inviting way, I would paint it red.

Hi rachemacdonald Natural white is one of my favourite interior whites. It's not too creamy but still warm and not cold and sterile. Use low sheen on walls. Use half strength on the ceilings in a flat finish. (The ceiling acts as a reflector to bounce light around the room.) The trims - arch, skirts, windows and doors can be half strength in a satin finish. This will modernise the space and make it feel more spacious. Best wishes.

Timber and brick house built in the 70’s. All exterior trims originally painted Mission Brown plus colorbond on garage doors. Updated in the 90’s repainted with lighter sand colour to match bricks. Another paint job required for 2018... what paint colour would suit modern ideas? Fascias have been replaced and undercoated. Any ideas or suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks

Hi everyone! I'm looking to paint over oil-based with water-based paint (oil based has yellowed and cracked at joins around windows) + like the idea of quicker drying time and less smell. I'm getting conflicting advice when searching online, so thought I'd ask for advice from people who've had real-life experience. Is there a primer that I can use over oil-based paint WITHOUT needing to sand it all back? Or is sanding a major part of the process? And what are the recommended primers to use for this kind of job? Trying to avoid products with a super strong smell as I have young kids, a dog and hugely asthmatic husband. Thanks in advance!