Ah but cloudpants what are you making it real in comparison with? Who's to say that not painting them wouldn't look far better? Before you say anything....I made no comment either way...and yes it does look really good!

Dear Creatively Challenged , I can recommend Dulux Colour Consultants, I gave up after about 5 sample pots . At the time it cost me $150 and if I used dulux paints I could claim a full refund . That was 12 years ago . I didn’t realise at the time just how good they were , the colours are still in fashion but it’s ready for another paint job for sure. It was such a relief to have someone in who is trained and fully understands colours and fashion and what goes with what . I finally stopped stressing about it and got the job done ✅

The only part that possibly should have been accented is the verandah section. Start by giving it all and undercoat to cover the maroon. I’d paint it all a white that is right tone for your blue roof, maybe white on white and then accent the porch in a darker shade like Dulux linen white Do you know what the blue actually is?

I love Surfmist as a colour , but I don't think it plays well with the terracota . like you , I wouldn't keep the buttery yellow , so therefore wouldn't change the roof and paving colours ( no point changing everything ) . I'd go a light sandy tone , sort of a dark beige . There are 100's to choose , I'd let you choose , but personally I'd keep away from the ones that seemed trendy 15 years ago -- basically start your own trend , instead of updating a 40 year old trend with a 15 year old one , or a 5 year old ( light grey ) one . And as dreamer says , crisp whiten up the trim -- 'sand' and the 'orange' , with crisp white will look planned and get noticed in a good way .