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We all want our home to look great, but choosing the perfect combination of colours and materials for walls, roofing, bricks, pavers and downpipes can be tough. Fortunately, help is at hand. Design experts at Wattyl and PGH Bricks & Pavers have teamed up to create Perfect Pairings Outdoor – a new collection of seven beautiful and timeless exterior palettes to suit different architectural styles. Keen to make your home more energy efficient? The palettes also include the Light Reflectance Value (LRV) for each Wattyl Solagard paint colour so you can choose ones that will help reduce your indoor temperature. It’s a no-fuss way to create a standout look for your home that you’ll love for years to come – and reduce its running costs. Read on to learn more about the seven palettes and what works best where.
1. Cutting-edge style “The Urban palette blends elements of contemporary, modern and industrial architectural styles to create a unique look that’s perfect for inner-city homes,” says Katherine Champion, Wattyl colour ambassador. “This beautiful palette suits a variety of architectural styles, from late Victorian terraces to mid-century modern and contemporary abodes.” Bring the Urban palette to life on your own facade by using warm Wattyl Solagard Magic White on walls, rich charcoal Wattyl Solagard Grey Ember to highlight architectural detailing, and earth-drawn Wattyl Solagard Lavish Tan on your front door. From there, use COLORBOND steel Monument on your roofing, complemented with PGH Bricks Alfresco Espresso (a rich charcoal) and distressed bricks, such as Manhattan East Hampton. When you’re choosing exterior paint, be sure to select one that can cope with our tough climatic conditions; “Wattyl Solagard is made in Australia, specifically for Australian conditions. Its Total Protection Technology provides UV blockout, resists cracking, peeling and blistering, inhibits mould and mildew, resists chalking and fading, and is self-priming on most exterior surfaces for faster painting. It’s also backed by a 25-year warranty against flaking, peeling and blistering. “Wattyl Solagard Low Sheen is ideal for most wall surfaces, including render and cladding, and provides the best balance between appearance, dirt resistance and flexibility for greater protection,” she says. Wattyl
2. Classic charm Relaxed and effortlessly elegant, the Hamptons look is beloved by Australian homeowners. And it suits more than just beachside homes, says Champion, working equally well on weatherboard houses in suburban or regional parts of the country. With Wattyl/ PGH Bricks’ Hamptons palette, the classic look is given a modern Australian edge with the addition of serene, oceanic blue (Wattyl Solagard Mystic Bay). Try adding it to your main exterior walls, combined with warm grey (Wattyl Solagard Bubbling Mud) on your secondary walls, and crisp white (Wattyl Solagard Calcium) on wooden trims. Add sun-kissed texture and tone with PGH Bricks Simply Hamptons bricks in Breeze and Simply White, and COLORBOND steel Dune on your roof and guttering. Tip: If you’re unsure about which of these colour palettes would work best on your facade, why not book a free Wattyl colour consultation. Wattyl
3. Dark and dramatic Love the idea of a bold, minimalist facade with striking contrasts? Consider the Modern palette, a slick palette of tonal greys, ranging from deep neutrals, such as Wattyl Solagard Pitchstone and PGH Bricks’ Dark and Stormy Whirlwind bricks, to the tailored contrast of Wattyl Solagard Cold Rush (a warm, light grey) and PGH Bricks Morada Gris bricks (a darker-toned warm neutral). The richness of Wattyl Solagard Black Tied anchors the moody and sophisticated palette. It’s the ultimate exterior expression for sleek, cutting-edge architecture, be it in the city or the suburbs. “The Modern palette captures the essence of modern and contemporary design styles,” says Champion. “Try combining it textured, dark stone and Wattyl Forestwood Black Opal on timber detailing, with Wattyl Solagard Pitchstone on walls and downpipes, Wattyl Solagard Cold Rush around your entry for contrast, and Wattyl Solagard Black Tied on your front door.” Tip: Keen to minimise time spent cleaning your exterior? Greys are a smart choice as they show less dirt. Wattyl
4. Barefoot beauty Add laid-back charm to your beachside or weatherboard home with the Coastal palette, a delightful combination of creamy white, soft blue and sandy tones. “Coastal style is more relaxed than Hamptons,” says Champion. “Think sunny, summer days and a calm home haven with pops of light, beach blues.” Evoke holiday vibes all year round by using warm Wattyl Solagard Astor White on your cladding and downpipes and wood trims, the beachy blue of Wattyl Solagard Kinfolk on your front door, and sandy COLORBOND steel Dune on your roof and gutters. Choose bricks with a distressed, salt-washed patina, such as PGH Bricks Washed White Coastal Hamptons and Morada Blanco. “Give the warmth factor a further boost by adding natural timber accents stained in Wattyl Forestwood Kowhai,” she says. Wattyl
5. Pretty in pastels For a fun and playful spin on a coastal look, consider the Whimsical palette, which pairs gentle greys with washed pink. “Greys and pinks are a popular combination, and this uplifting palette would work equally well on coastal or urban architecture,” says Champion. It’s also the most energy-efficient palette in the Perfect Pairings Outdoor collection; “The colours in this palette are lighter than the others and have higher Light Reflectance Values, which means they will reflect more light and heat,” she says. Bring the Whimsical scheme to life on your own exterior by using the cool grey of Wattyl Solagard Soft Apparition on walls and downpipes (also a great colour for concealing dirt and reducing glare from the sun), the cool white of Wattyl Solagard Feather Dawn on wood trims, the dusty pink of Wattyl Solagard Tombola on your front door, and the sandy tone of COLORBOND steel Surfmist or a cool grey such as newly released COLORBOND steel Southerly on roofing. Add textural interest to your facade with PGH Bricks Botanicals bricks in Sandalwood or the chalky texture of Zen by Nature bricks in Salt. Wattyl
6. Nature-inspired Make your exterior blend seamlessly with the landscape with the Natural Neutrals palette. Inspired by nature, it mixes muted tones and rugged-finish brickwork. “With its raw, earthy feel, this palette is the perfect complement to more traditional architecture, particularly homes with sandstone landscaping features,” says Champion. “Try the soft, warm white of Wattyl Solagard Dhimba on cladding and downpipes, with special features picked out in earthy Wattyl Solagard Light Earth. Enhance your home’s connection with the landscape by using a green such as COLORBOND steel Pale Eucalypt on your roof gutters and fencing. Complete the look with raw and rustic PGH Bricks Essentials Heathwood and Morada Ceniza Linear bricks. Tip: A low sheen paint finish is ideal for cladding and rendered surfaces as its low-reflective finish helps hide any imperfections, and it’s easier to clean than other other flat finish paints. Wattyl
7. The power of contrasts
Showcase the beauty of your mid-century or contemporary abode with the Mid-Century palette. Featuring a mix of a light and dark tones and textured and gloss finishes, it creates a sleek, modern aesthetic with added decorative flair.
“Highlight the structural elements of your home’s exterior with warm, neutral Wattyl Solagard Safe and Sound on walls and downpipes and lighter-toned Wattyl Solagard Dobson on wood trims, combined with charcoal COLORBOND steel Nightsky on your roof, gutters and cladding for contrast and drama.
Add textural interest with PGH Bricks Dark and Stormy Zephyr bricks, black bricks with a roughened finish, and Modara Nero Gloss bricks, which have a smooth, porcelain-like finish.
“This versatile palette can also be personalised with customised textures and materials or accents of bright or bold palette for a one-of-a-kind look,” she says.
So what are you waiting for? Banish that boring exterior – get creative with exterior paint and finishes, and you’ll soon be the envy of the neighbourhood!
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