A creative couple with a shared aesthetic take a hands-on approach to the renovation of their Edwardian semi.
Explore a gallery of traditional homes where rustic red brick merges seamlessly with sage green accents, offering a unique and charming aesthetic. From cozy countryside residences to elegant heritage manors, these images showcase the timeless appeal and warmth of this color combination, perfect for those who appreciate classic architecture with a touch of nature-inspired elegance.
Holy Mother of terrific transformations! You’ll hardly believe your eyes when you see these before and after photos - or your ears when we tell you that this is Reno School student Freya White’s very first flip project. Kiwi yoga and pilates teacher turned interior designer, Freya, joined forces wi
The designer marries stately Southern refinement with Continental élan for newlyweds in Richmond
39 Most STUNNING German smear projects around! Gorgeous German smear or "schmear" is an easy & inexpensive brick update to DIY!
This home dates back to 1710 and has stunning views along the river from the back windows and a pretty, walled garden at the rear.
There are a lot of posts about painting brick and that's fine, but we have red brick; so what are the best paint colors to go with red brick and the rest...
Whether it's pale hues of chalky French Grey, chic glossy charcoal against crisp pure white, or restful soft shades of dusted blue green, exterior paint shades can make a world of difference. The right paint shades add a warm welcome to any home be it of mellow stone, whitewashed render or smart red brick . Here are a few of my favourite looks to welcome guests to your front door. Above image:Gorgeous Belgian contemporary architecture by Archeos Above images: 1.Stainless steel stable light by Jim Lawrence 2.Belgian contemporary architecture by Archeos detail of wooden shutters 3.Hand forged Shepard's Crook door handle with bevelled keyhole plate by Jim Lawrence 4.Belgian contemporary architecture by Archeos detail of wooden garage doors 5.Scroll iron gate detail by architects Vlassak Verhulst Above image: detail of painted French doors by architect Yiangou Above images: 1.Shutter detail by architects Vlassak Verhulst 2.Detail of painted wall by Belgian photographer Caroline Monbailliu 3.Belgian contemporary architecture by Archeos detail of arched wooden garage doors 4.Hand forged steel Shepard Crook door handle by Jim Lawrence 5.Front door painted in French Grey by Farrow and Ball belonging to Lucy Stokes (gorgeous stainless steel heart door knocker!) 6.'All White' 2005 paint from Farrow and Ball 7.'Lamp Room Gray' 88 paint from Farrow and Ball 8. "Manor House Grey' 265 paint from Farrow and Ball 9.'French Grey Dark' 163 paint from The Little Greene Paint and Paper Above image: fabulous white painted New England house and grey painted trellis featured on Hus o Hem Above image: Prettiest pale grey front door with chalk white trim by Henhurst Interiors Above image:French Grey wooden shutter detail by architects Vlassak Verhulst Above images: I created the paint swatches by eye using the manufacturers colour cards - for accurate samples please contact the paint companies for colour cards and test pots Above image: the heavenly home and veranda of Room Seventeen stunning grey shutters against crisp white woodwork Above image:the heavenly home and veranda of Room Seventeen stunning grey shutters against crisp white woodwork picking up the tones of the rattan (wicker) chairs Above images: 1.the deep grey (gray) front door of blogger 'I found my home' 2.the home of Jen Chu Design with a chic dark grey front door 3.Gloss grey contemporary planters with Buxus (Boxwood) ball topiary by Anouska Hempel Design 4.Smart dark grey Regency front door with white trim by London Door 5.'Off-Black' 57 Farrow and Ball 6.'Railings'31 Farrow and Ball 7.Down Pipe' 26 Farrow and Ball 8.'Plummett' 272 Farrow and Ball Above image:the home of Jen Chu Design with a chic dark grey front door and stainless steel door knocker Above image:graphite grey door by Architects RDK Above image:contemporary dark grey front door by architects Vlassak Verhulst Above images: I created the paint swatches by eye using the manufacturers colour cards - for accurate samples please contact the paint companies for colour cards and test pots Above image:pretty pale grey green door and basket of French Lavender by Belgian photographer Caroline Monbailliu Above images: 1.Farrow and Ball front door given a modern twist with shiny stainless steel door furniture - door in Light Blue 22 2.Letter Box in pretty 'Clay' from Garden Trading 3.stainless steel letterbox at the home of Jen Chu Design with a chic dark grey front door and soft pale blue grey trim 4.Soft pale grey green woodwork on a stunning contemporary house by Frank Gruwez 5.Polished stainless steel door knocker from Willow and Stone 6.'Pearl Colour (original)'100 Little Greene Paint Company 7.'Light Blue' 22 Farrow and Ball 8.'Card Room Green' 79 Farrow and Ball 9.'Oval Room Blue' 85 Farrow and Ball Above image:Contemporary country cottage by Belgian architects Villabouw Sels Above image:pretty Blue grey green front door in a Cotswold village photographed by blogger 'I found my home' Above images: I created the paint swatches by eye using the manufacturers colour cards - for accurate samples please contact the paint companies for colour cards and test pots Above image:Front door in Card Room Green 79 by Farrow and Ball To achieve the perfect finish on your exterior woodwork I can highly recommend watching the 'how to' videos on the English decorating tools manufacturer Hamilton. I can also highly recommend the Hamilton 'Perfection' range of brushes - Above image: Hamilton Perfection boxed set -100% natural bristle for use with oil based paints Right image: Hamilton Perfection range of sash brushes - wonderful for painting fine detailing Left Image: Hamilton Perfection synthetic brush for use with water based paints You may also like: Exterior Paint Shades part I For more information on anything shown in the above images please click on the names under each photograph to go through to their web sites. I create my mood boards/colour palettes with a computer programme called Photoshop by Adobe which is available for both Apple Mac and PC computers. As always, if I have featured your photograph and you would rather I didn't, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will remove it with my sincerest apologies. With warmest wishes
There are plenty of ways to reuse old bricks in your garden. Here is a selection of 25 interesting suggestions to help you use reclaimed bricks.
Giving your house an invigorating dose of summer curb appeal is easier than you think. Take inspiration from these beautiful exteriors.
It’s one of my favourite paintings. A view of ordinary houses in an ordinary street, the weathered brickwork, window leads and wooden shutters finely detailed, and a few incidental details of…
The enchanting storybook cottages featured here are what childhood dreams are made of...Oozing period charm and ambiance, they take us back in time when life was magical and fairy tales were real!
Dulwich is one of London's most beautiful villages. This guide will give you a helpful overview of this part of south London.
Be inspired by this beautiful Georgian townhouse in Suffolk, chosen by Country Homes & Interiors. For more house tours and decorating ideas, go to housetohome.co.uk
Discover 7+ brilliant brick patio ideas that blend charm, elegance, and functionality. From classic red brick designs to modern minimalist styles, these ideas will inspire you to transform your outdoor space.
I recently consulted with a client who is limewashing her house. They are doing an extensive redesign to their exterior...
Dulwich is one of London's most beautiful villages. This guide will give you a helpful overview of this part of south London.
These are the best exterior paint colors for red brick homes, and how to use them. We recommend four colors and different ways to use them.
2,950 Heated s.f. 4 Beds 2.5 Baths 2 Stories This 4-bed cottage house plan has a brick exterior with two dormers adding form and function to the 2950 square foot design. Inside, a flex room off the foyer makes a great home office, den, or a guest bedroom if you have a visitor from out of town. In back, a 2-story ceiling sits above the living room with fireplace and decorative beamed ceiling. The living room is open to the island kitchen with a wall pantry and convenient access to the outdoors through a well-planned mudroom. One of the four bedrooms - the prime bedroom - is on the main floor. It has two walk-in closets, two vanities and a walk-in shower. Upstairs, three bedrooms share a bath and have the use of the loft overlooking the space below.
Dulwich is one of London's most beautiful villages. This guide will give you a helpful overview of this part of south London.
