Hi Jat5475, I would keep it a neutral or lighter greys to keep the house looking timeless, however here are some great articles to help you choose : [The Best Paints and Colours Under the Australian Sun[(https://www.houzz.com.au/magazine/the-best-paints-and-colours-under-the-australian-sun-stsetivw-vs~26316013) and [How to Choose Exterior Colours for a Show-Stopping Australian Home[(https://www.houzz.com.au/magazine/how-to-choose-exterior-colours-for-a-show-stopping-australian-home-stsetivw-vs~30507484). Hope that helps!

What about Jasper for rest of fence and columns of the house? Could even door garage door or just the surround in Jasper also. I think a light colour (like your windows) for the fascia.

Hi again, Glad that you like ‘ceylonese’ but if you think it’s possibly a bit dark, try Flood Mud (Dulux), it’s a shade lighter. I suggest you buy sample pots of both and paint on large sheet of paper or board, then try both for different time of day and light and see what you think. I like the suggestion of moving your sofa around for cooler months ahead, but I too do not know what you have behind your photo. Once you have the ‘bones’ you like then you are free to move the furniture and add accessories as you wish. Have fun, that’s the main thing!

I actually think a mid-silvery paint would work well for the walls , and fit your brief , better than any off-white . Tied in with the charcoal and wood , it will look industrial , and you can add almost any tone of accessories and kitchen fittings , from blacks and wrought iron , to brass , copper , rose gold , and/or reds ,oranges , blues , yellows , most greens , etc .