@tyni2014, Some photo's would help allot, especially when you start adding vibrant colours like orange.

There are many different styles to choose from and it can be confusing. Why not have a look at the rugs on Houzz [Floor rugs[(https://www.houzz.com.au/products/floor-rugs-prbr0-br~t_13167) and save the ones you like to an idea book? This will help you to identify what you like design & colour wise. I like your room and as jmm1837 said a traditional style will suit your decor. For some ideas to start with...

Yes go monument!and if you go for some lime acacias out the front (tall weeping or the low bush)it would brighten up you whole look.Also adding strappy green plants that bulk up would give it a bit more of a clean look. If you don't want to go monument on roof go a light grey and tie in with a couple of tall light grey planters on either side of your door. Pleas please please!find someone with a jigsaw and cut the tops off your pickets to give a cleaner look before you paint them. I'm stating the obvious but those security screens are pretty overwhelming,can you just have them on windows that can be opened,it might not look so busy out the front.

To Modernise this without rendering or retiling the roof I would probably recommend to go darker with the trims. My top pick as a colour consultant would be Dulux's Domino for the trim. It will be a little bolder and create a more modern contemporary feel. You can see it pictured below as the trim. Obviously this house has painted their bricks in the shade "teahouse" however it will still look much better on your 1980s "peru" colour bricks! Don't hesitate to contact me if you need any more help colour wise!