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. .

JL - your are all over the place with your thoughts on colour and it is impossible to really make a valid comment without knowing more about your apartment, like the size, the age, the amount of light and the existing finishes. Paint companies like Dulux have about 4800 colours, so the subtleties and nuances of the colours available go well beyond brown, blue and pink. I would suggest that you engage either an interior designer for a one-off colour consultation, or a Dulux Colour Consultation. Somebody will visit your apartment and give you accurate advice based on the existing conditions, such as the natural light and existing finishes. If hubby hasn't purchased the brown leather sofa yet it is time to get some photos and make some decisions as it will be an important factor in your colour selections. With paint and painters being so expensive a consultation for a couple of hours will mean that you can move forward with confidence with your colours, and end up with an apartment where the colours are perfect for your family and lifestyle. https://www.dulux.com.au/services/colour-design-service/overview?gclid=CjwKCAjw68zZBRAnEiwACw0eYVlpwuUyqj84aFQregEU_Hl3wm-eT6edhO6o9pQu0AOCm1todq843BoCUhsQAvD_BwE&cid=ppc|google|dulux.com.au_main||||||||||Brand+-+Service+-+DCDS+-+Other+States|||Brand+-+Colour+Consultant+EM|&s_kwcid=AL!4713!3!275304467169!e!!g!!dulux%20colour%20consultation&ef_id=WwYm5AAAApmQHzzJ:20180627071052:s Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls

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