ᐅ Redesigning the exterior façade including windows, garage door, and front door

Hello,
I’m new here and hope it’s okay to start right away with a question!
We have bought a house and are now considering what type and color the windows should be. The windows will all be complex. Now the question: muntins yes/no? Exterior window color? House color? Transom windows? (I find those practical because then you don’t have to clear the windowsill every time!)
In new buildings, you see almost everything in anthracite nowadays. That fits well and we like it. But does it also suit the older house? The central part was built in 1912, but it has been remodeled so often that you can only guess by the dormers! Maybe someone has an idea and could give me some suggestions! Unfortunately, I’m not good with Photoshop; otherwise, I would have tested several variants and tried different windows!
Best regards and enjoy your Sunday, Breezy85!

This concerns the entire house, including the shopfront and the section with the balconies on the right, correct?

Müllerin schrieb:
This concerns the entire house, including the shopfront and the section with the balconies on the right, right?

Yes, the entire house in terms of design. New balcony railings as well! Best regards

Well, in the end, you have to decide what you like. Since the roof is anthracite, I would suggest matching the front door and windows in the same color and making the facade a bit more colorful, perhaps a lighter yellow or whatever you prefer. I would design the windows and door to suit the older style of the building, so the door shouldn't look too modern. Window grids are nice but not essential for me. However, a transom window is important. We have those everywhere, and they’re great. Our house from 1921 also has anthracite-colored windows with transoms but without grids. I find the balconies okay with the dark wood; I would adapt the left balcony to match. I would definitely enhance the house with plants, such as planting in balcony boxes. That instantly changes the look in summer, especially since you don’t have a garden or even grass out front. In winter, you can plant heather or other winter plants like hellebores, or simply add fir greenery to the boxes. In any case, I think something like that makes a big difference. Also, climbing roses on a trellis against the facade can work wonders.

Is the retail space intended to be preserved?

You’ll get dozens of different answers depending on who you ask 🙂

I would definitely make the railing a light color. Also the windows, because in my opinion, otherwise it won’t match the shopfront/porch.
I also like painted or colored window frames, although with the different window sizes that might not look very good anymore.
Still, I would try to make it more consistent somehow; right now it looks quite mixed.
Do you have any requirements regarding the color scheme for the facade?

And plants are always a good idea.

Is that a bus stop? The green and white lamp looks a bit like one, especially with the bench 😉 Or does that belong to you?

I believe Brillux offers an online facade design software.