Can you post some photos showing what the exterior currently looks like?

This area is well shaded already and a dark colour on the walls and floor would suck the light out further. The rendering effect looks rustic rather than a crisp finish (unless there is another coat to go on yet) so not painting makes it look unfinished. I fess up I think grey is over used, there are plenty of other neutral colours out there so suggest Dulux limed white (note the actual chip is a warmer light taupe the website shows it as grey, duh!) for the walls. This will still be a nice contrast against the window frames and compliment the darker slate tile you want for the patio. You appear to have plenty of greenery and you could add a pop of contrast colour with a large pot (red, purple?). All the best with your project.

Sorry for the delay coming back to you all and thanks for all the input so far! We had our second baby just after posting this so have been distracted since :-) Thanks for all the suggestions and photos I think you are all spot on and I just need to get rid of the terracotta and brown as much as possible. I've got some colour test tins from bunnings so when I can I'm going to try out the following scheme and will post back: Windows - Really not sure? Black/White/Silver? Roof - Monument or Woodland Grey Garage doors - Monument or Woodland Grey Gutters - Monument or Woodland Grey Fascia - Shale grey Eaves/poles - Shale grey Downpipes - Monument or Woodland Grey Driveway/Tiled area - Respray or stencil in some sort of mid grey (the tiles are all cracked anyway). Something like attached. Back paving - Adbri Eurostone in Zurich - http://www.adbrimasonry.com.au/homeowner/paving/see-all-paving/euro-stone - photo attached Couple of questions: Can you paint split face block work and it sticks ok? I didn't think you could if not will render I love exposed aggregate but didn't think you could recoat in this format? It doesn’t seem that common in Sydney compared to Melbourne. Really not sure on window colour and would love some ideas? Other things: Definitely planning on getting an awning once new pavers are down Windows I will get quotes to replace but if too expensive will get a specialist painter for now Zurich is on the right. It's a light grey paver with an exposed aggregate. Available in 400 x 400 and 600 x 400 Cheers, Frank

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