Brick house, maroon paint - any ideas for updating?
Hi!
I was looking for some advise on a house I've just purchased (we haven't moved in yet so please excuse the RE agent/streetview photos!)
The brick is a very light colour (definitely looks brighter in person than it does in the second picture below), colourbond roof is a light gray. However, the garage door, facia, windows, garage door and most of the timber work on the verandah has been painted maroon.
I'm keen to change it but have no idea what else would look good here so I was keen for some suggestions!
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Comments (8)you could put a wash (e.g a lime wash)over the top of the doors to lighten them up a little and get rid of the orange tone to a certain degree, that way you dont have to spend too much time stripping them back and prepping them, you will still see the grain as well, unfortunatley the orange will always be visible through a wash, unless you stain them darker. You could go totally left field and stain them more of a walnut brown, that can look quite modern and dress it up with handles, that way you will still see the grain. The inside of the doors wont be flat, been a raise panel, they will more then likely have a 3mm lip and still have the arch on the inside....See MoreNeed some ideas on modernising out 70’s brick house
Comments (16)Don't try and modernise this home, it has a lovely mid-century character that you should build on. I suggest to all of my clients that they should live in a home for at least 12 months before spending big renovation dollars. Understand how your house works with the change of seasons, and the existing electrical and plumbing services. Sometimes when you are on a tight budget in an old house then boring things like gutters and hot water systems are more important than supeficial aesthetics. Elements that are not original, such as your roller blinds at the front aren't contributing to the look of the house. The right landscaping could provide the shade you need and look much better. Love it for what it is, rather than try and make it into something that it is not. Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls...See MoreIdeas for updating a 80’s house facade
Comments (4)the two doors are confusing and the glass in the laundry door is darker and makes it more obvious in the photo .. consider a a dramatic new colour for the front door and a small gable roof to create a definite entry porch with extra posts and short entry path with symmetrical planting ...the new gable could be added when you're ready to renew the roof and a light coloured roof with dark trim and a bright new front door eg Colorbond Surfmist with Basalt gutters, eaves and posts with a bright blue door?...See MoreNeed some ideas on modernising our 70’s brick house
Comments (5)I guess it depends on your budget . I'd tend to initially keep it 'simple' , and do the retaining posts in charcoal , or even a silvery grey . The trim I initially thought charcoal too , but your windows look like they may be white frames , or aluminium , so in that case stick with the white theme too , although the existing garage door/gates in mostly white is then too much white IMO , but you want to change that anyway . Because of the shape , the door is going to be custom -- I'd do a cedar panel type door , or possibly a single piece tilt door may close flush , but I suspect it won't . So clean lines , a clean look to the house , with a darker contrast in the retaining wall . If that doesn't look right , and/or you have a bigger budget , then a new retaining wall in concrete or blocks , with an off-white render , will look classy , but its mixing up eras and styles a bit too much for my liking -- next thing you'll want to square off the garage and all thge windows , and render the whole house . That would work , cost a lot , and look good -- but why ? Apart from the yellow , theres not too much wrong , so embrace it !...See More
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2 years agoAnne Monsour
2 years agoMy suggestions are white roller door ,posts , balustrade and fascia . Then wind spray on the stairs .
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2 years agoThankyou all for the comments - definitely a lot to digest!
Sounds like I could get away with leaving the roof as is and painting all timber in monument (or darker), except for the balustrades which could be a white or light grey. Perhaps a 'heritage' style sectional garage door in monument as well.
I was also considering adding some fretwork to the porch to make it look more proportional - the house previously had this, but it was removed by the last owner. They already have a bit of this inside (picture below) so I was thinking of something similar. I would want to keep it fairly simple since it's a 90's knock-off of a period home and anything too ornate would look a bit silly...
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