We have already established my utter disdain for the colour orange and the fact that I feel like I live in dust-bowl desert-like face-brick bunker. Whilst living in the highveld is fast paced & intense, in my home I really want to feel relaxed. I want to feel like I am on holiday. At the beach. Always. I figured, if I am going to be living in the highveld for any length of time (which I am), and I cannot visit the beach, then I will bring the beach to the highveld!
The themes that I have chosen to remind me of the beach, they all have something very calming, something very tranquil and nautical about them (without being obvious). I just cannot decide if I should go light or dark? Or a combination of both? What do you think?
OPTION ONE: DARK & MOODY
I love a dark exterior with white trim, there is something relaxed, cheeky yet sophisticated about it.
Let us consider the positives:
It will hide the dust
It is modern
It is a practical colour; pets and children can touch it without their handprints or paw prints showing
It is easier to clean
It is unique for the area
There is something cheeky and whimsical about it
It is younger, hipper, and more on trend.
Now Let us consider the negatives:
It could make the house quite hot- especially in the attic like rooms
It could make the house feel smaller- some of the exterior walls are close to the house, if I paint the walls dark, I could end up making the space feel smaller
It could make the house dark and cold in winter- there are a lot of trees around the house- it could feel suppressive.
For resale purposes, not everyone likes dark colours.
Darker paints are more costly
If the white trim is not executed perfectly it will look terrible and shoddy.
OPTION TWO: LIGHT AND AIRY
A white interior is classy, classic and with the right accessories can be made to feel cosy and airy.
Let us consider the positives:
It is timeless, classic, and elegant
It is fresh, clean, and airy
It goes with both modern and classic styles
It will make the space feel bigger
It will lighten the space up
It is more cost effective
It is easier to apply & touch up
White houses appeal to a broader audience- thus if I wanted to sell the house it would appeal to more people
Now Let us consider the negatives:
Every handprint or paw print will show up on surfaces
Any dust will show up easily especially on exterior walls after it rains
It may create too much of a glair
It could make the house feel cold in winter
It may be lacking in personality and cold.
Now is the time to cast your vote and let me know what you vote for? Light and airy? Or dark and moody?