thanks Denita for fixing the pics! Can you see the green boards which I think is a recent colour and the cream doors, red fascia, brown downpipes , it just looks a bit all over the place and I was wondering about a dark grey/blue charcoal paint on all exterior timber /gutters/ pipes/doors. there is a fair bit of the green board on other parts of the house - which hasn't been photographed . what do you think, I'm very open to advice!

sorry, I forgot to add......invest in energy efficient window glass on those puppies? really? wow, it must be great to have money. and why is the roof being replaced? do you really want to be spending these huge amounts of cash on these things? this whole thing is starting to do my head in. lets start with the roof. why replacing? does it lack insulation? is it some 'orrid old clay or concrete tile heat absorbing monster or just a badly done tinny? here's something to consider...if you're have an issue with heat radiating through the roof/ceiling and want to add insulation did you know that batts in the cavity will give you a much higher r rating than anticon blanket. the roofers won't like it but do some research. depending on the depth of your rafters you might be able to achieve an r rating of say 3 (if the batts are installed nice and snug and proper) whereas anticon blanket is much less than 2 and suss at that due its unknown compression. ceiling lining above the rafters? consider building up the cavity. it depends how much you want to spend on what you are trying to achieve. me and the other nicer members of the community all agree that your house looks cool and there are heaps of ways you can make the streetscape look really classy. my final attempt at redemption will be to raise the point that you can improve the street facade simply and without spending too much cash because it's already a nice design finished badly. but hey, if you got pots of dosh, go hard.... heaps of glass, heaps of stone, heaps of hardwood and hire a pro, they know more than internet forum morons like me and they'll say things that you want to hear. peace y'all

How about a more contemporary wire rail system as shown below. Also a lovely green grey upstairs may work. The one below is Taubman's battle green full strength - computer colour of it is not accurate.

If trying to keep the 60's vintage(such a hot topic currently), pink brick and shingle second floor, I agree with other comment , to give the brick a good pressure wash first. Especially the low brick wall at front right side. Clean the curved window till it sparkles. Are the frames metal? or painted? I'd use steel wool to really detail them (if metal). After the scrubbing, perk it up by: 1) Brighter contrast colour for soffit/facia boards at roofline, suggest a chalk white or pearl gray to compliment the dark gray on the shingle siding. The current "Tan" washes out the brick tone. You need more contrast. 2) Add wide picture framing style architrave around all rectangular windows (simple, flat boards, not frilly guilded type of framing, think contemporary!!), not stupid shutters which aren't the style of that age! Keep it modern and clean! Use the same chalk white or pearl gray paint . If windows leak or look bad, maybe consider replacing with new, keeping just single glass pane rather than little multiple panes for the smaller downstairs ones to the right. 3) Bring the shingle colour on the dark gray second floor to the support wall left of your front door. Also Paint the low brick wall at front of home and the raised bed to the left of front door, the same dark gray satin paint colour as upper floor (get advice on painting over brickwork). Paint the wooden door trim and architraves at front door the same dark gray but use a Gloss paint. 4) Have your Front Door professionally sprayed a gloss lacquer in a lipstick salmon pink or bright terracotta. You will need to match the tone to enhance the pinkness of your brick, make the Front Door brighter and happier, a place you want to enter, and easy to see! Remove the glass storm door too. If your door leaks cold, get new door mouldings and floor weatherstripping. Otherwise, maybe the whole door unit needs to be upgraded..... 5) Last thing, if walkway to front door is plain concrete, consider overlaying it with slate. Plant easy to grow perinneals in one or two places, or groundcovers that bloom several times a year. It is a great looking classic, and a little paint and touches will kick it's curb appeal up without spending much at all, especially if you are handy with a paintbrush! (BTW, I am in New Zealand and always seem to be renovating my home, no matter what country we live in!). Cheers, Martha