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Adding mouldings around brick windows

7 months ago

I’m thinking of adding some timber mouldings around my windows in my brick house as I think it will soften the brick. See my inspo pic.
What do people think? And do you think they would be best painted or unpainted?
FYI I’m also planning a pergola over the deck.
Thanks in advance :)

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AlenaCDesign
7 months ago
Hi Jess, I don't think that timber around windows will look right for the house type you have. If you need to soften the brick, I would recommend looking at exterior wall paneling and plant screens ideas instead. There are nice designs out there especially with pergola.
Jonathan
7 months ago
I agree that the timber trim won’t work on your house because of the brick window cill. Instead look at planting, or put something against the wall such as a water feature
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Jess Pearson
Original Author
7 months ago
Thanks both - appreciate it. I was thinking of cutting off the protruding sill to make room for the moulding (and adding a small sloping piece for rain drainage)
Jess Pearson
Original Author
7 months ago
Like your ideas of the panelling, planting and water feature. Thanks
Sonia
7 months ago
I think the red brick is a lovely soft terracotta hue. I would add some planting such as a climber, perhaps in a big pot, where the seat is and also under the window. Along with the pergola it will make a really nice feature. I can see you already have a couple of nice pots. Perhaps a decorative mirror too?
Jess Pearson
Original Author
7 months ago
Ooh that’s lovely Sonia - thank you!
User
7 months ago
No to moulding around windows, unless you're adding cladding like in the photo

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