We've painted our fences and verandah floor in Basalt, (not roof) and it definitely throws a lot of blue in the sun. Almost to the point where I'd call it a grey-blue, rather than a grey. It's far more blue than I would have expected from the swatch. (Luckily I kind of like it).

I know this is a matter of personal taste, but I think your bricks and roof are beautiful as is. I'd consider putting the money into some amazing landscaping. But, to each their own. And.

This is a beautiful classic home. I think painting the bricks will devalue it.

Charcoal with mid grey fascia

Your house is beautiful, if you have your heart set on painting the bricks I would go dark like this award winning home, you cold then leave roof same colour, landscaping will make a huge difference.

please don't paint the bricks and roof tiles..you have a beautiful classic home that just needs freshening ..the terra cotta roof may need repointing and roof and bricks can be cleaned, and drive and verandah floor repainted and some fabulous new planting and a watering system for the lawn or new insulation and/or double glazed windows to improve thermal comfort

Please leave the beautiful brick alone. If you ever sell, painting the bricks could make your house worth less to buyers because of the cost of the constant upkeep.

I think your house is beautiful - it's the landscaping that needs serious attention. Transfer your painting budget to landscaping budget and you'll have a winner;)

it looks like you have beautiful glazed terracotta roof tiles, which are one of the most expensive roofing materials. Why would you paint those tiles to make them look like a cheap project builders home? Celebrate the charm of what you have, rather than follow the fickle fads of fashion. Save your money on painting the roof tiles and brickwork (and future repainting and maintenance of your new paint) and put it into landscaping. Remember that the greys of today are the mission browns of tomorrow.

Best of luck
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I feel I need to add to the chorus of people pleading with you not to paint the brickwork. Get a landscape architect in to work magic around your beautiful house and it will charm the pants off any visitor or buyer.

(echoing others here) No, no, no NO! ............The issue isn't the brickwork nor the roof tiles.....rather it's the currently multicoloured trim of say your guttering, garage and windows etc...

I'd also argue that the idea of the "award winning" example posted above, will most likely date in time.......although I like the landscaping aspect of that one - but otherwise it's too heavy tonally for my eye and the rear extension is a harsh juxtaposition formally........anyway,I digress....

On your home here I reckon you best to work within the inherent style rather than try and force it into something that it is not. Other things, some not that expensive, will go a long way here, for example, bring the trim colours into consistency, consider relocating the downpipe on the far left brick column, and focus on a proper front landscaping design (including removing the concrete aspect) and de-cluttering the verandah will also make a world of difference.

Looks like you have a beautiful established (jacaranda) tree in your front yard - perhaps make that that the "hero" of your frontage / streetscape

That's what I did on this project, whilst completely different style the point is it was more about the garden - the house and structure becomes supporting and complimentary to the external landscaped spaces

Good luck! PD

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Agree with everyone, once you paint your bricks there is no turning back, plus regardless of how good the painting is it still looks painted landscaping is the key to your beautiful house, cherish what you have, a beautiful home.

The worst sin here IMO is the blue gutters and trim . That dark purply blue doesn't go with the bricks , but thats not a reason to change the brick colour . Ironically though , it does suit the garage door .

Either do the gutters in a mid grey to lighten the look , or charcoal if you want to be more 'on trend' , and do the btrim below it in crisp white . It will look lighter , whilst still having that visual break so that the red tones aren't overdone .

For a bit of class , I'd change the garage door to a natural timber one , but as above , the existing one is livable . And again a personal thing -- that light grey on the terrace looks too 1960's to me -- either go darker with a paint , or tile in a nice mid grey through to charcoal -- personally , I'd go with an Italian style with light grey and even cream streaks .

That would give the whole house such a boost you'll be glad you didn't paint the brick !

Don’t touch the brick. If you want some grey in there replace or repaint trim and garage doors in light grey, paint windows same colour this changes are not as permanent as ruining the brick. declutter veranda. Buy new outdoor seating and nice large pot plants.

I agree with everyone else, the best thing about the facade is the brick and roof (and I often hate tiled rooves). I'd do charcoal trims but look at updating windows frames instead.
Redbrick and terracotta tiles with charcoal trims, cedar windows and good landscaping is a classic, timeless combination.

Actually ignore my comment about windows, I hadn't looked at photo properly. I think painting yours white would be great.

Agree with everyone regarding not paining the bricks but painting the roof would be a mortal sin in my book. Real terracotta tiles are ridiculously expensive now. I have painted ones that after 15yrs painted dark are looking disgusting. I would do anything to go back in time and slap the previous owners for what they have done. As the experts have said, you will devalue your house by painting but increase the value if you landscape. Good luck!

Wherever you live please have a walk around the suburbs with houses like yours eg Subiaco in Perth, or Hawthorn in Melbourne and see the gracious houses celebrating red brick and terracotta, trimmed in white. Painting the bricks devalues so much. For me at present what is wrong is garage door and all the concrete. You could investigate with the Heritage officer in your local Shire what are the colours for the period of your house. Embrace the graciousness of its architecture. The lady looks as though she has a great structure, and just needs to be dressed appropriate to her age. Best of luck.