The difference colour can make
BEFORE – a red and white based colour scheme, with harsh contrast overwhelms the facade. The red exaggerates the orange, red and darker tones in the bricks, with an unappealing result.
AFTER – a muted, grey/green colour was selected to dial down the harsh tones in the bricks and bring out the warmth in the sandstone, to create a softer, more cohesive appearance. The gable fascias are painted antique white to brighten up the features that give the home character. The home now sits more gently within its garden setting, and has a lighter more welcoming appearance.
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Comments (47)Thank you so much for your comment after all this time. The colour you have suggested brightens the front door area beautifully and if the two red pots were painted in a tone to match, we think it would look great. Not sure if you can get Crestview doors in New Zealand but there must be something similar. We like the idea of going away from another cedar door - mainly because it would stand out too much while it was weathering. I don't know whether we would have been that brave but the tangerine works so well with the jade green of the joinery. I have re-laid all the stones and put a new wider front step in. The timber colour will soften down in time. I put a big pot in the garden to draw visitors to the front door and have added some colourful bromeliads to the garden alongside the house to make the area a bit more cheerful. We can't make a decision about what to do with a larger 'overhang' to protect the front porch yet - it is a project in progress. Thanks again for your post....See MoreHelp! Two different roof heights and styles... can it be done????
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Comments (4)I found this photo online, perhaps it will help. In this picture the crown molding on the cabinets flow from the kitchen to the adjoining room. Maintaining continuity with the color and some of the trim detail will make the rooms transition nicely. Don't overlook the details like hardware finish, lighting and plumbing fixtures as these elements can also tie the two styles together. I hope this was helpful....See MoreHow can I make this better???!!!
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