Colorbond roof, gutters and down pipes for 1950’s home extension
Belle Zulian
3 years ago
Hi everyone, what colour choice do you think will go well with white weatherboards and tiled roof for our extension? All of the window and door frames are being changed out so that will help with some cohesion. We are planning to use hardieplank cladding. The front of the house is light and bright with dark jarrah floorboards then the back is going to be grey polished concrete and more industrial style softened with wooden finishes.
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