Help with window coverings for red brick house,red roof, black windows
We have a red brick house, red roof and some new black windows. We had 50mm timber venetians in the old black windows (you can see the old ones in windows on the left) and they were ok but not in fashion now. We don’t think white shutters or white blinds will look right- too contrasting. There are bedrooms at the front so we need privacy. i am thinking it is easiest just replace with 63mm timber venetians. Any suggestions?
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dreamer
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Comments (13)I think your concerns are valid. Too much red. The roof does not look original to me, it looks painted already. If it is in good condition (pointing is all good, no broken tiles, no leaks)- it would be a straight pressure wash to clean, then a repaint. Perhaps get a couple prices? Late 70's, early 80's- this roof could of originally been brown, charcoal, green or even blue! I'm personally not a fan of 'adding' maintenance, so would avoid rendering, bagging or painting any of the brick (house or fence). If you have the budget, change the windows. You won't regret it- it will improve aesthetic, functionality and your electricity bills. There is little to any price difference between timber and commercial aluminium. Both would allow for a thicker, more defined frame, vs what you currently have. As for colours- by losing the commitment to all the red- will open up lots of options. Just depends on the look you want to achieve. PS- can't believe an air con installer would put those units there!!...when they could of gone around the corners, with conduit coloured appropriately and along the top of the fascia- you'd barely see them!...so dodgey!...See MoreRoof advice sought: cape cod roof on "canberra red" brick house
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Comments (2)I would not replace balustrade unless you want a glass one, but I would replace gutters to match your roof so either black or charcoal. Paint the window frames in the same colour and replace front door and remove hand rail in front of the door. If the garage door is in good condition repaint it in a lighter shade of grey. Awnings need update as well you could go for B&W stripes or black and grey, white and grey?? I am so glad you don’t want to paint the bricks. Maybe update outdoor lighting and add a large black pot with red geraniums or something flowering in front next to the front door....See MoreVeronica M
5 months agodreamer
5 months ago
Julie Herbert
5 months agoDefinitely go black shutters, or black venetian blinds would look stunning. Paint garage doors and trims black also, red brick, black trim.. beautiful.
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5 months agoJulie Herbert
5 months agoWhite shutters would look gorgeous as well, stark and bold, would add a lot more light inside, either would look stunning. Love siriuskey’s example.
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PRODevyra Atelier
5 months agoHow About Laser Cut Panels? It'll make your house more modern
and you can choose infinite patterns whatever you want, there's so many style
oh and make sure the panels attached on the window that can be opened
or you can't pass permission for emergency exit in case of fire
or just plastered film sticker on the window so it'll become "one way mirror" which you can see outsidebut they can't see inside, but at night the opposite will happen so you can have sheer and blackout on the window
might think your house w
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