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

I like the idea of your mid to dark grey colour scheme, particularly as there's a hit of grey in your bricks. And the plan for decking over entry will make for a beautiful warm entry; I love the mix of materials. I take your meaning about potential decking extending out from entry along house front and around to the back entertainment patio as possibly looking strange. But, IF you plan to also deck the entertaining patio, I don't think it would look strange having the perimeter decking narrow. But I should ask, how narrow would it be? Just as an example, we have continuous decking along the north, east and west sides of our house. The narrowest path, which is about 10 metres long, is only 92 cms wide and leads from laundry room door to master suite decking with a see-thru gate delineating the two areas.

Congratulations, I love these colours and I think they could compliment your new house, a combination could be perfect, painting window trims and garage doors and all could dramatically change the look, very stylish and look great with your internal shutters.

Gorgeous home, continue with painting garage doors monument, update your house number, it’s the attention to detail that makes the difference, plant structural plants along retaining wall, add gorgeous planters on porch, and painting driveway.. beautiful… it’s a beautiful unique home