Hi everyone,
I'd love some advice on which colour to paint the exterior of our home (see image). It is based on the Gold Coast, QLD and is a high-set style home with corrogated cladding upstairs and render downstairs.
We are looking at RAKU (DULUX) but are worried it could be too dark. Alternatively, the lighter shade in the same tone of MALAY GREY (DULUX).
We then were thinking a white to paint the window/door trims. Not sure which white yet as haven't paid too much attention to those.
Not sure about the fence - I guess do it the same colour as the house exterior.
Would love some advice!!
I suggest you buy some little sample pots and paint onto large cards (bigger than A3) and prop them up against your walls. Then look at them at all different times of day. The available light depends on the aspect of your house eg N,S,E or W facing will change the look as will overcast days. Colours "bleach out" in strong sunlight which means you might need to go darker. This way you can guarantee how the paint will look.
Also have a look at Foxdale, Lexicon, Flooded gum, Silkwort, or even Milton moon.
Here's a link to the foxdale (Taubmans) I found.
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/456271005969248366/I suggest these lighter colours because it would be better with the corrugation, as the lines will throw shadow at certain times of day and look darker overall. But if your house faces due north it would be fine....
Dulux vivid white window frames or similar very white paint would look great as a trim!
Hope this helps