We have a new 'traditional' (!) red brick/black doors house. We are not that style at all. Need to get the black GRP front door and black steel garage door a nice paler matt. So how can we do this? AND, any colour advice too - wondering about - greys, sage greens, similar blues, - we are coastal style.

Hi Dave If we're not too late, Duck Egg Blue and Chartwell Green would be our suggestions. Both bring a touch of vibrancy and a heap of class to any property. Hope this helps

Thank you for all your ideas, I will make sure we do the door justice and will post another picture when it's done.

I'd paint the tiles dark grey. What about planting up the two square bits at the front of the drive with something evergreen in the middle and coloured trailing plants at the front. Then some dark grey troughs or planters with a similar planting scheme by the wall. That way, the eye would be drawn away from the actual bungalow itself to the attractive plants which would brighten things up considerably. Get rid of the existing shrubs which look to be old and unruly. Put a large, modern door number (possibly illuminated) on the wall. Look at Etsy - there are loads on there and you'll be spoiled for choice.