Three-colour exterior schemes — walls, trims and fascia
A practical way to colour a Peninsula house with three roles — body, trim and accent — including gutters, garage doors and the mistakes that make a bungalow look busy.
Palettes, heritage and systems
Colour & product
Colour on the Peninsula is never just taste. Salt, UV and the green of ti-tree and the bay change how a sample reads. This hub is about palettes that belong here, heritage work that does not fight the overlay, and products specified as systems rather than brand loyalty.
How to test paint colours in south-facing rooms
South rooms on the Peninsula go grey in July. A method for sampling colour and sheen on the actual wall, at the actual time of day, before you tint 20 litres.
Dulux Weathershield vs Taubmans All Weather — how to choose
A practical comparison of the two premium Australian exterior systems most often quoted in Frankston, plus Haymes and Wattyl, with notes on primers, warranties and coastal use.
Heritage colours for Victorian and Edwardian houses on the Peninsula
How to colour a period house in Mornington, Mount Eliza or older Frankston without a theme-park scheme — overlays, joinery, and three colours that behave.
Coastal colour palettes for Frankston and Mount Eliza
Palettes that survive Peninsula light — salt-washed neutrals, ti-tree greens, and the dark clifftop look — with notes on testing, heat and heritage overlays.