That sounds like a good idea bigreader. The frame is a bronze with a greenish tone and painting the bit between the windows the same colour would make the window look more cohesive. I also want to repaint the concrete verandah that runs around the house (semi-rural with water tanks underneath so don't want to pave etc). Thinking Berger paving paint Jasper which is a darker tone? Thanks...exterior colours are so difficult. .

I used duck egg white on the whole house including eaves and Monument on windows and black trim and railings. Mine is a mid century boxy style but has added textures. I’m very happy with this colour scheme but I probably need to see a picture of yours or even just a style. Works for me, but might not suit yours.

are the new sliding glass doors double glazed? are the original windows single glazed or in need of replacing for any other reason? do you hate the beige colour? how many of the old windows can be seen at the same time as the new doors? ... inside looking out is the most important view for me but what do you like the look of?

Here are a couple of other angles that show the back of the house with the office - currently clad in weatherboards and duo tone with Dune and Ironstone but soon to be all Ironstone corrugated iron like the office - and the entry at the front of the house. Do I just keep the Dune, or go for a lighter white?