The colours will be important -- do you have them picked ?

What I like -- the scrollwork or whatever it is called around the top -- adds a bit of character . What I don't like -- the rest haha . Actually , it does have potential , and I quite like the railing -- simple but not too basic .

I'd do a ( probably fake ) octagonal vent fitting in the middle of the roof gable .

What I wouldn't do is any sort of veranda or awning -- tempting to , BUT it would look 'strange' with the fact that the gable goes left to right , whereas anything else will slope towards the 'front' .

I would paint in off-white , maybe even an English Cream , even towards a mushroomy shade . And then do the rails , the scrolls , the gutters , the bargeboard , the new fake vent in a charcoal , even a greeny/charcoal mix . The railing , in particular , will stand out and add that depth . Then I'd add a couple of large , reasonably colourful pots between the 2 doors , to disguise the 'blandness' there -- maybe one that is 60-80cm wide and as tall , with a 1.5metre plant , the other say 30-40cm with several 30cm tall plants , for variety and 'interest' .

The present wall colour is a bit too buttery for me , and the green was too 80's , so an update with a couple of 'features' will really boost things . Of course , you could spend $50k or $250k and do all sorts , but I am thinking closer to $1k plus paint and labour .

Hi thanks for both your comments - I am in the process of picking a housse painter and paints - I want really pale almost white walls and inner part of the railing and I am thinking dark grey trim (charcoal) on railing and house trim and dark grey deck. We pulled out two small windows to put in the big sliding doors as the views are spectacular. Did think about an awning/verandah but very expensive and I, like you Pottsy99, did think it would look a little odd. Not sure what you mean about the fake vent... can you send me a link to look at one please? I do not like creams, dark greens, old 60's - 80's kind of colorings. The plants and pots are a very good idea... funny I love greenery and didn't think of that so thanks. Kate good thinking with the frame work I will see what it looks like it would add dimension. Thanks to you both - open to any other suggestions also

How elevated is it, it's hard to get an overview? I like the railing but I keep wondering is it built to code, it looks like a child could easily climb through, and I've heard of people who had to replace railings to meet updated regulations.

Basically , a hexagonal version of this

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Thanks that is a great idea and looks great

Can you post a pick from further back? you might get more suggestions