Colour scheme ideas for exterior of cream 1980's home
Hi Everyone,
I am wanting to give my home a little more street appeal. Ideas on colour scheme (I want to avoid rendering) and perhaps ideas on the windows.
I have never posted before, so if I've done something wrong or have missed anything let me know :-)
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dreamer
4 years agoThe brick colour,shape and texture is great. Once you decide on a colour for gutters, fascia etc, I suggest you clean, repair if necessary and paint your roof. Roof restoration can improve a home instantly. Also ensure that window treatments are the same in every window that is facing the street. Then landscaping. Have fun.
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4 years agoPainting your aluminium window frames will also help revitalise the front of your home. White frames would look good. Similar to the attached photo. With white fascias. https://www.workshop.com.au/t5/Whole-of-House/Painting-80-s-aluminium-doors/td-p/6028
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julie herbert
4 years agoI think the black as suggested will look very stylish, then maybe a black gloss front door and some gorgeous black pots at your door., will stand out beautifully against the cream brick.
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4 years agoOur neighbour didn't render and just painted grey straight over red bricks to give fairly inexpensive street appeal. Of course the new fence certainly helps.
I've added some other inspiration pics too.
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4 years agoAnne Monsour
4 years agoIf those windows are facing west I would consider putting white / ivory aluminium privacy screens in front of the windows , light soffits, mid to dark guttering and front door .
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