If you watch those American reno shows you’ll notice that they are a big fan of painting an old tired brick facade. It’s actually a really great way to bring an ugly, boring home back to life. I’ve also seen a few painted brick homes popping up around Wagga lately.…
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How to paint your bricks
I’m in the middle of a full renovation. It’s been so full on. I really really had to get rid of all of the brown on this house. And the best (and cheapest) way was to paint the bricks. I own a spray gun and it’s a very simple and…
Put a pot at your front door
There are many ways to jazz up your front entry. I’ve written about curb appeal, painting your front door a colour and painting ugly bricks. But an easy simple thing you can do right now is grab some pots and put them by your entry. They will instantly transform the…
10 weatherboard house colours
Are you looking for a weatherboard paint colour? I get asked often about my own house (further down) and so I went searching for other options to show you today. Of course these colours don’t have to be limited to weatherboard, they’d look good on render or brick. You might…
How do you decide on an exterior colour?
Choosing a colour palette for the exterior of your home is often harder than choosing your internal colour scheme. Your colour selections will make a first impression. Get it right and you’ll be able to conceal features you want to hide, and, highlight those you want to amplify. How to…
The Block 2017: Facade Reveals
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hi there! Thanks for stopping by today. It was the final Facade Reveal on The Block. What did you think? I must admit I LOVE these little houses. I am not sure Sticks and Wombat were 100% on the win. They didn’t have any turf at the front, just dirt…
Loving the modern farmhouse!
Love love LOVE modern American farmhouses! So much character and charm. Much more so than the homes we build here in Australia. The farmhouse is a quintessential American feature and a tradition of southern living in the states. I would love to see more of this style of home on our…
Grey weatherboard house colours
I get asked about my house colours all the time. Every week I think! So I thought I’d put a post together for those who are interested 🙂 The weatherboard has been painted SHALE GREY. I used Taubmans Endure (we painted the whole outside of the house ourselves). We asked…
Choosing an exterior house colour
Choosing the exterior paint colour of your home can be overwhelming and daunting! There’s so many aspects to think about – energy ratings, landscaping, the environment around you and of course there’s your personal choice. Curb appeal sells houses faster that anything on the inside of your home. If you’re…