Browse Forums Finishing Touch 1 Mar 28, 2011 9:54 pm Hi, I'm a regular reader and first-time poster. I've got a week or 2 to decide my roof colour, and have used the Dulux colour visualiser to try for inspiration. Many years of collecting house magazines have given me a pretty good idea of the colour scheme I'm after, but would appreciate any advice you might have. The "test" house is not too disimilar to my Cal Bung, except we will have a gable on the front. First image: Weatherboards Dulux Earth All trims white (generic at the moment) Roof Colourbond Bushland Bargeboards and facia - Sandbark Door - Dulux Sharp Blue Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Second image Weatherboards Dulux Jasper (not exactly the colour I'm after, but as close as i can find in the simulator) Roof - Dulux Shale Grey Trim, bargeboards & facia as above Gutters - Dulux Woodland Grey Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Back of house with deck: Weatherboards - Dulux Earth All trim - white Bargeboards and facia strapping - Sandbark Gable background - Dulux Classic Cream Gable strapping - Dulux Sandbark Gable facia - Dulux Earth Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ And alternative... Weatherboards - Dulux Jasper All trim - white Bargeboards and facia strapping - Sandbark Gable background - Dulux Classic Cream Gable strapping - Dulux Sandbark Gable facia - Dulux Jasper Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ Slight variances I realise... was wondering what the "unwritten rule" was re exterior colour and roof - I was thinking darker weatherboards, lighter roof and vice versa...? Would love to hear any comments/suggestions you may have. Re: Check out my ext colour examples - feedback please 2Mar 29, 2011 9:13 am Id def go for the second grey colour scheme. I love old houses done in grey. I think brown is too strong. As grey is a nuetral colour, anything matches to it such as a red or blue door. GREY GREY GREY!.lol Forrester 43sq We have our keys (3/6/11) Now it's time to decorate (that's the fun part.lol) https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=37598 Re: Check out my ext colour examples - feedback please 3Mar 29, 2011 9:48 am Thanks Rudolf - yes, the Jasper type of colour was what I was leaning towards - its a muddy grey, nice and neutral, and being darker looks great with the white trim. Very set on my blue door!! Dulux "Jarrah" is also quite similar. Will head to the paint shop today for some samples. i would suggest nothing is unreasonable for PCI. we did all sorts, including checking the hot water, checking all the GPO's had power, testing that the showers were… 9 98880 I am building Enfield 201 by Mimosa Homes - York Facade Link: https://www.mimosahomes.com.au/new-homes/enfield-201/ I did my colour appointment last week. I am looking… 0 750 |