Maybe try Porters Paints Palm Beach Black. It's a great colour and maybe what you're after.

Beverley, If you can't do a course, go to residential building sites and sit and watch and if you are lucky, you might be invited to get some tips about how to do it. My hubby showed me how to lay some of the foundation bricks and I learned how to mix the mortar and I ended up laying over 6,000 bricks. I used a little spirit level that allowed me to keep the bricks level in both directions, hubby didn't need to do this much but I did to be sure my work was sound and even though none of these bricks are visible now, as we have built with limestone, I'm darn proud of my work!! (photo's attached)

Ali, I think you are overthinking this, let your back garden be more natural as a contrast to the structured effect of the tiles in the house. I don't think you need consistency, the pool changes the whole vibe of the area so design for the pool to create a welcoming oasis - think tropical island resort. Have you checked with your local Council if there are limits of hardscape you can have? Some Councils do limit this and that will include your roof, driveway, paths, patios, the pool, etc. As well if you want this much hardscape you will need to consider runoff and drainage, particularly to ensure your neighbours don't get swamped in heavy rain or you have areas that puddle and take days to dry out. Consider summer heat too, sitting outside and the radiated heat that comes off hard surfaces, white and light colours reflect heat while dark colours absorb it. As well too much hardscape does not absorb noise - your neighbours will hear all your conversations and noise from the pool will be amplified. If you want that pool area to be inviting, then it needs lush greenery around it to offset this and soften and cool. Carrara marble tiles around a pool look fabulous and would be a great contrast to your dark tiles indoors. The area outside your kitchen should be grassed and include gardens as space for your dogs, even a small tree or two for the environment and to create shade for the dogs. Artificial turf gets extremely hot and would certainly not provide a pleasant or suitable outdoor space for them. I think I would read up on the breed of dog you plan to get also and fully ascertain their needs to ensure you provide properly for them. If you are planning children down the track, they will want a nice safe, green area to play too.

PLEASE do not laugh at my sketch skills... it is the first time using it and am just trying to picture colours together :) so here is a pic of my house. On the left i have added the white fence and on the right it is the surfmist. I thought to go white slats on top of surfmist and a full white slat gate on the left because the white will match the pure white wall and aluminium and the surfmist part of the fence will match the garage door, that way it all ties in. What do you think?