With the beautiful brown brickwork you need paint colors in more earthy tones. Cool greys and blues may clash. If you are in a hot coastal climate and want to keep the white make sure it is a warm white. A good field color could be the tan in the walk way brick. Mossy greens and dull golds could also work. Test color schemes with good old Crayola sketches to see if you like dark trim and a light field color or vice versa. Consider a bright pop of color for the door if the rest is very neutral creams and tans. Add lattice and screen to the sides of the foundation to keep critters out. Add shrubs and flowers. You need a tree or two. The porch begs for a swing or rocker.

I'm not that keen on it. While I love traditional homes, this one doesn't relate to Australia at all. It's not our venacular and seems particularly American. Jacuzzi? I thought we all threw those away in the 80's?

Oh dear, I've been through all these 'trends' .. Terracotta : the 90's , tiled my whole house in terracotta Cork : got rid of lots of cork tiles, walls and ceilings in a house that we bought and renovated - in the 90's Jewel Green : had an awesome jewel green suede lounge from Freedom - in the 90's haha !! I would love a jewel green velvet lounge but I'm never going terracotta again !!

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