Browse Forums Interior Decorating Lounge 1 Sep 22, 2014 2:26 pm Hi all, I'm struggling with facade colours at the moment. We've locked a couple of things down: Roof: Surfmist Render: Something light-coloured, a soft shade of white. So the overall look will be light, but I don't want it to be bland. We will be having a wood-lined portico ceiling and thinking of wood decking for the portico as well. The problem I'm having is with accent colours. I can't decide what to do for the gutters/fascia, window frames, and garage. I suspect that the window frame colour will be key, but I'm not a fan of silver frames and I can't decide between charcoal, black, or white. What I'm after is some suggestions on combinations that will look OK and flow-on effects. Here is the architect's rendering of the front - it's not quite correct, note that the portico has two steps up and there are some frilly bits on the front gutter cladding that won't happen (it will be flat), and we will have quarter round gutters. Like ⋅ Add a comment ⋅ Pin to Ideaboard ⋅ We want it to look more modern and contemporary. Advice greatly appreciated. Thank you! Re: What colour window frames? 2Sep 22, 2014 6:13 pm On the hop tonight Trixee, if I get a chance I'll pop in over the next couple of days to offer advice Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: What colour window frames? 5Sep 23, 2014 9:37 am Thanks Dan. I've seen some nice contrasting fascias on other houses, wondering if that would work. The roof is pretty much as white as it gets. Not sure of the exact shade of render yet but it will be some shade of white. The doors will probably be either wood or black, but not 100% sure yet. Re: What colour window frames? 6Sep 24, 2014 6:28 am I was about to suggest you consult some colours with Dan, pay him to put it on your elevation. In I come and you too have spoken anyway. I'm thinking Monument for gutters fascia and black windows, that's why I think you should get Dan to do it for you. You have thrown me a bit with the light roof. What colour garage door, have you decided on that yet? This is what you may want to avoid..... Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: What colour window frames? 8Sep 24, 2014 9:06 am Thanks Michelle and Dan. I didn't realise you did visuals Dan, I'll get in touch. I do want to avoid the house looking flat. Not sure on the garage door yet, thinking cedar look maybe, or blending it in with the wall. Don't really want to make a feature of it. Re: What colour window frames? 9Sep 24, 2014 1:11 pm Don't forget the window frame colours have a big impact inside the house too. For example, if your colour scheme is browns, then black window frames may not suit. I know you are building a solar passive build so a light coloured roof will be pretty essential to that. The timber look door and garage door will add a lot of contrast. Also, I would just consider what plants you'll have. They can also provide contrast. Re: What colour window frames? 10Sep 24, 2014 1:33 pm Thanks Joanne. Yes this is true. Unless something drastic happens, we will be having a cool colour scheme inside, with dark grey floors and walls will probably some shade of white (possibly white on white). So black/dark grey frames will provide contrast. On the other hand, white frames may look slightly off if they don't blend in exactly with the walls. Hadn't really considered that before. As we have a lot of driveway to deal with (two crossovers and a circular driveway), we need some plants to soften the edges so to speak. We're planning on using natives in the front yard. Re: What colour window frames? 11Sep 24, 2014 2:24 pm Sounds lovely Trixee. With what you've described the black or white window frames sound like they will go nicely. For your reference Performance Labels: Window assemblies in housing, except timber windows, must be labelled so the label can be seen when it is in situ. For timber… 6 7634 That sucks! Hope it all works out. Good to move away from steel anyway for all your reasons, but it's also thermally poor. 16 17724 |