Hello everyone,
we are currently considering how we want/could design the exterior appearance of our house. It starts with a new coat of paint and some minor repairs to the facade and gutter. Then we thought about removing the rough plaster completely and giving the house a smoother (more modern) render. Of course, that changes the cost significantly. The wood in the entrance area and under the roof overhang also needs painting. The question here is whether to keep the natural wood tone or switch to white. Of course, that is all a matter of personal taste...
The appearance of our terrace railing is also a matter of taste. We might have chosen a more subtle design if we had bought it... 😎 It is an aluminum substructure that is basically indestructible. We are still thinking about whether to replace the railing at some point. That’s why everything should look more “harmonious” in the end, if you know what I mean 🙂
When someone from the painting company came to inspect, their first words were definitely to keep the plaster as it is, since you probably won’t find anything easier to maintain, and you can also do a lot with the paint.
Here are photos with the old wooden windows:
The front door will be replaced in a few weeks. The new door is white and features three square glass elements:
Ideas... suggestions... opinions... are welcome 😀
we are currently considering how we want/could design the exterior appearance of our house. It starts with a new coat of paint and some minor repairs to the facade and gutter. Then we thought about removing the rough plaster completely and giving the house a smoother (more modern) render. Of course, that changes the cost significantly. The wood in the entrance area and under the roof overhang also needs painting. The question here is whether to keep the natural wood tone or switch to white. Of course, that is all a matter of personal taste...
The appearance of our terrace railing is also a matter of taste. We might have chosen a more subtle design if we had bought it... 😎 It is an aluminum substructure that is basically indestructible. We are still thinking about whether to replace the railing at some point. That’s why everything should look more “harmonious” in the end, if you know what I mean 🙂
When someone from the painting company came to inspect, their first words were definitely to keep the plaster as it is, since you probably won’t find anything easier to maintain, and you can also do a lot with the paint.
Here are photos with the old wooden windows:
The front door will be replaced in a few weeks. The new door is white and features three square glass elements:
Ideas... suggestions... opinions... are welcome 😀
Schimi179120 Mar 2021 17:48ypg schrieb:
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Next, in my opinion, the reddish base: I would suggest a dark gray for that.
The railings at the front and back, a light gray that does not contrast too much with the house. Without any “dark accents.” Perhaps the handrail in dark gray. The beams of the canopy also in light gray.
...Here is a picture from another perspective. I wondered if adding more gray to the house would better match the roof. Since the front of the dormer is covered with slate, and slate—at least in its natural form—is gray, I can better imagine the overall color impression now.
Schimi1791 schrieb:
You are also familiar with almost all the other rooms, as I have already shown them in the house photos threadNo, I only follow the thread occasionally.I forgot to mention that if I were you, I would try simulating the color scheme using an image editing program.
Schimi179120 Mar 2021 18:25ypg schrieb:
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I forgot to mention that if I were you, I would try simulating the color scheme using an image editing programWhat a coincidence (and quickly done) ... 😀Schimi179120 Mar 2021 19:08ypg schrieb:
Looks a bit bleak already, doesn’t it?Like (almost) every city villa with gray accents (?)