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Mock Tudor exterior update

4 years ago

I have just moved into a new house, it was built early 90’s & is Mock Tudor. We need to put new windows in so this is the time to decide what to do with the frontage of the house. I would love to go for dark grey windows but not sure what colour we would paint the house. Or should we get rid of the cladding. I’m open to all options & any thoughts would be appreciated.

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Patrina
4 years ago
All looks a bit dark. I would consider painting it an off white with anthracite windows. I'd also change the colour of the mock Tudor wood grey as well.
Natasha Ohea
Original Author
4 years ago
Thanks for those pictures....they are lovely. I’m still deciding whether or not to get rid of the cladding.
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