Thanks for taking the time to reply Dr! We had thought that the 80's windows etc meant that the retro colours might not work so well anymore but will take your thoughts on board. There's a 60's house nearby that uses the green you posted and it looks great.

I agree with Retro, use colours of the era.Will make your house look exciting, rather than boring.

This has your brick colour and white windows

Thanks Siriuskey. I have to admit I'm not the biggest fan of the facia colour, but maybe I need to think outside the box a bit! Cheers

Hi Dave, check out the following site for ideas

http://www.midcenturyhome.com/stunning-eichler-home-orange-county/

My thoughts are you could follow Dr Retro's colour scheme with colours of your choice including the dark wall colour. So dark walls, white trim and pastel eaves. A modern twist on the mid century colour ways. Dark colours should be perfect in Hobart.

For something out of the last field box - Dulux Forest Blues, thus having the white framed window making a stunning statement. The blue would sit well on their brick plinth.

That blue is an amazing colour, thanks Kbodman!

I think that it is an awesome colour, and the white would compliment well. I love the linear look of your house, it looks cosy with plenty of glass for sun to penetrate. Best of luck

I love that blue, kbodman!

I like Dr Retro's logic. Go for colour instead of the blandification that seems to be sweeping the nation.....

Picture 1 , I can't tell if that is tree branches or timber rot showing on the front right area ?

Anyway , I quite the colours , they are quite period and suit the house . Having said that , if you do have to replace weather boards and repaint , then my response would be different , BUT assuming they come up okay with a pressure wash , I'd stick with them .

What I would change is the barge board around the top , and the wrought iron -- I'd go charcoal on both . I just feel it would freshen and balance the look .

Then I'd do some landscaping -- 5 or 6 two metre tall shrubs/trees , maybe a bark garden or white chip stone . Wait a year or two , and re-evaluate .

Always retain, externally, the original period of your home. Check out colours relevant to the period and styles used. I don't believe that rendering would have been used then.
And dont put in a trendy garden, because it will devalue your home.
It's a great home. The skillion roof is fantastic.