Colour and Design Advice for '70's Blonde Brick House
Hi all,
Im sitting on the fence about what to do with my two story '70's blonde brick home. My partner and I are not really keen on the colour of the brick are considering painting it. We like the texture of the brick and think if we rendered it would make things a bit plain.
Ive seen recent discussions where it has been suggested to keep the brick, I just find it hard to see how it can be given a facelift considering the colour it presently is.
There is black iron balustrades
and an iron gate at the front that would be nice to keep.
We have a lovely developing garden, a pool and nice long deck out the back. Our new kitchen will be Hamptons style and we love to bring the outside with plants etc.
Any tips and advice would be greatly appreciated.
Comments (14)
dreamer
3 years agoI would normally say, do not paint the brick. But in your scenario I would definitely consider painting a light grey. Keeping the white and dark trims as you have them.
just one suggestion, remove the security screens from windows and sliding door and front door. Replace with flat mesh crimsafe screens. I do not know why the security screens are in the windows upstairs, unless you have a Spider-Man burglar.
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3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoThank you for your feedback.
What would you put in place of the cement? Its a fairly large double driveway. Check the photo, there is even more concrete.
I will check3 Birds Renovations, thanks again.
dreamer
3 years agoSoften the driveway and also make it more permeable for rain water.
take up the centre concrete section on each driveway, and replace with lawn, or the paving which allow grasses to be grown inbetween.
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Julie Herbert
3 years agoSome great suggestions, I would paint all trims black this would make the cream bricks shine, very stylish, painting bricks look great but they require ongoing maintenance same with render, updating the security screens by using Crimsafe on doors and windows would certainly add a complete new look, landscaping and it will look fabulous.
C P
3 years agoSteve Warren
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2 years agoJulie Herbert
10 months agoHi Steve, I would paint the garage doors black also then stand back before painting underside of balcony, this ties in with the eaves, it could look too dark, do garage doors first then decide on the colour. It’s going to look beautiful, dark trims with your bricks.
Julie Herbert
10 months agoBut if you are very brave you could paint the eaves and underside of balcony dark also, this could look fabulous also, but start with the trims and garage doors, then decide.. sometimes daring to be different looks great.
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