Ideas for external refresh
Hi houzzers, the time has come to tackle the outside of the house. I don’t like the current magnolia colour and standard pure brilliant white doesn’t appeal. Could you recommend some colour schemes, maybe whether to pick out window sills, woodwork etc and also which products you might recommend. I’ve never had a painted house before and I’m a little stuck for ideas.
(Windows need to stay as they are, can’t afford replacements for a few years)
Thanks in advance
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Just for balance here is a picture of a red brick house. I think this is as dark as the options I’m suggestion and so I reject that this tone is difficult to live with- many people do.
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