Portico colour help

Amber · Dec 05, 2007 9:37 am

Hi Michelle - yep, that ol' chestnut 'the crappy portico colour' has reared it's ugly head in a big way.

Had the driveway laid yesterday (just waiting for him to clean and seal today) and just when I was getting used to the ugly portico colour ... the driveway now makes it look even worse!!

My thought was to paint the portico Paperbark (same as gutters and garage door) but the more I think about it, the more I think it may look like there is too much of that colour .. if you get my drift.

The facade of the house is very plain so it would be nice to give it a bit of a lift ... I just can't put my finger on what colour to go for with the portico.

Any suggestions you can give are as always, very welcome.

P.S. Although you can't see it, the front door is Wattyl Scorpion red. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅

vanderlay · Dec 05, 2007 9:39 am

Matt had a nice purple colour....maybe he could tell you what it was :wink:

Amber · Dec 05, 2007 9:41 am

i reckon i'd even take purple over the colour that is there now!!!! :lol:

arkraider · Dec 05, 2007 9:50 am

Hey amber, how come you didn't take the driveway staight from the garage edge? Was it personal choice or a case of had to be done that way?

Amber · Dec 05, 2007 9:53 am

as in the right hand side as you look at it??

I wanted it to go right up there but the guy said that that is how he does it (you can just see the neighbours place - who used the same guy - and he did it the same with them).

i didn't really mind anyway because it gives me a bit more area to make a garden bed down that side

arkraider · Dec 05, 2007 10:05 am

Amber wrote..

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as in the right hand side as you look at it??

No bottom left as you look to the house. Near your letter box..

Amber · Dec 05, 2007 10:16 am

oh that bit ... we wanted it like that. we'll extend the current garden bed out to meet it so it doesn't look so weird.

it lines up with the crossover

PhoenixStar · Dec 05, 2007 10:19 am

Amber have you thought about stacked stone veneer instead of re-painting the render???

Michelle · Dec 05, 2007 10:21 am

Amber

Hi Michelle - yep, that ol' chestnut 'the crappy portico colour' has reared it's ugly head in a big way.

Had the driveway laid yesterday (just waiting for him to clean and seal today) and just when I was getting used to the ugly portico colour ... the driveway now makes it look even worse!!

My thought was to paint the portico Paperbark (same as gutters and garage door) but the more I think about it, the more I think it may look like there is too much of that colour .. if you get my drift.

The facade of the house is very plain so it would be nice to give it a bit of a lift ... I just can't put my finger on what colour to go for with the portico.

Any suggestions you can give are as always, very welcome.

P.S. Although you can't see it, the front door is Wattyl Scorpion red.

Hi Amber…..it’s not a very clear photo….when the driveway dries, what colour will it be?

I actually didn’t mind the colour until you pointed out the Scorpion Red on the doors…..I bet they are screaming at each other!!!

When I get a moment I will take a look for you!!!!

Amber · Dec 05, 2007 10:26 am

Thanks Michelle. Will try to take a clearer photo tonight and send to you.

Phoenix - yep, stacked stone was up there as an alternative but $$$ got in the way unfortunately! Dam wedding

Amber · Dec 05, 2007 10:26 am

oh .. sorry , didn't answer your question Michelle.

The colour is called 'Uluru Red' on the driveway. I imagine it will be pretty similar to what it is now but a bit shinier.

mattwalker · Dec 05, 2007 12:27 pm

2 words for you Amber...

Lime Green!!

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MUHWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA :twisted:

eimaj · Dec 05, 2007 12:44 pm

Matt you are evil!!

Amber, I would go the paperbark colour to tie in with the gutters and the garage. I think it would simplify the front of your house, and make your nice door color more of a feature. Your garden plants will provide enough color. You could always add some nice lights each side of your portico to add interest.

Eimaj

Amber · Dec 05, 2007 12:59 pm

Would be a nice surprise for hubby when he comes home!!! :shock:

Matt - can you put your skills to good use and do the portico the same colour as the garage door? will give me an idea whether it's going to be too 'samey'.

thanks a bunch (send the bill to John)

Michelle · Dec 05, 2007 1:00 pm

MATT!!!!!

YUCK!

By the way....guess what colour is still top on the list for 2008????

LIME GREEN!!!! hahahahahahahha :lol:

Just for you Matt!

Michelle · Dec 05, 2007 1:02 pm

Amber

Would be a nice surprise for hubby when he comes home!!! :shock:

Matt - can you put your skills to good use and do the portico the same colour as the garage door? will give me an idea whether it's going to be too 'samey'.

thanks a bunch (send the bill to John)

Matt…..do the colour 2 or 3 shades darker as well for me!

Thanks! :wink:

XX

mattwalker · Dec 05, 2007 1:15 pm

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not perfect but close

hope it helps though

Michelle · Dec 05, 2007 1:18 pm

Thanks Matt!!!

Too boring, will have to give it some thought tonight! :wink:

Michelle · Dec 05, 2007 1:22 pm

Amber....what colour roof tiles do you have?
And what colour are your windows?

Cookiemonster · Dec 05, 2007 1:26 pm

PURPLE!!