Good choice. It is easy to get carried away with more daring and fashion lead colours But, Traditional colours on such a beautiful house really was the way to go.

Have you painted your fence yet? Just bought a sample pot of fresh rosemary but I didn't think it looked so good with the natural greens of the garden and have opted for willow instead. I've painted the bike shed and our new wheelie bin picket fence screen. The shed doors are Wilt Thyme from the previous paint job but I may give them a cream make-over.

Hi, I love the idea that Spaced Out has offered above as that would have been my suggestion upon first reading as well. I am about to 'paint a runner' on my own white painted stairs at the moment to compliment grey walls and a black front door - considering black similar to the example in blue shown above. I think it can be quite striking and very easily fits into a Scandinavian interior. Do choose paint wisely, and spend on quality in this case as stairs are hit with heavy feet and can show wear and tear quickly particularly if they are original. I have the same in my own house and have already had to do touch ups twice since we moved in two years ago. Another suggestion would be to ask your painter to put sand in your paint - not too much but just a bit - as it creates a natural tread on stairs that can be quite helpful. Painted stairs can be very slippery! Best of luck in your new home!

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