That gorgeous color of your fascia maybe?????

Is the dark green trim staying that color? I think it would be nice painted either the color of the body of the house, or the color of the roof tiles.

I would then think about painting the 'bands" that run along the wall of the house and on either side of the window in the same color as the roof tiles and the brick below the front window.

I would also cut back the plantings on the left side of the front support post for the pergola that encroach on the front step and make the entry feel closed in. Same way with the plants overhanging the sidewalk on the left side.

Then a deep, brilliant turquoise or olive green for the doors.

What are your interior colors? Are you looking for pop or a more mellow look?

Thanks everyone for the ideas. I like the idea of using the roof tiles as a paint color. We do need a pop of color as it's a 2 story house and except for the fascia everything is the stucco.Alot of blah. I think I would also like the brick under the window painted, good idea @les917. I love turquoise doors but I would be nervous to be that bold. The green fascia def. needs to be repainted and we like the color but with Hubby doing the painting it won't happen.

Don't be nervous, be bold! I immediately thought the doors should be painted the same color as the green fascia.

I love the turquoise idea! That would be so fun & inviting!

I was in a Benjamin Moore store getting paint today and while they were mixing it, I came across a brochure from California Paints that had a Mexican style house on the cover. My store is carrying their line as well now. I don't know why they're called California paints because they're out of MA. Anyway, the brochure featured a Spanish style house and since I remembered your post, I picked one up. Inside were some sample colors to go with the house. One color was called BBQ and it was used as an accent color to match the roof tiles. There was another sample color called caramel apple but it wasn't used on the house. It's an unusual color and does remind you of a caramel apple. I can't fine anything exactly like it in the Benjamin Moore fan deck. It also reminds you of a honey oak finish. Since you often see Spanish houses with a stained wooden door, you might want to take a look at this. I think it's one of those colors you're going to have to see up on the door to get a good impression. You're either going to love it or hate it. It does blend nicely with the BBQ red color which goes with the roof tiles.
http://www.californiapaints.com/

I don't think I'd paint out the red brick unless you really dislike it. Many houses of that style have brick accents and if ever decide to do a brick porch or walkway, that would tie in nicely.

I like a front door with some pop, but to me it may be too much *pop* with your exterior color. You could choose a much softer blue/green. If you consider painting the Pergola look around your front door in lighter shades, your entire entrance would look great!

Soft colors like these from SW:

http://www.sherwin-williams.com/do_it_yourself/paint_colors/ideas/color/SW6212_quietude/

It was an interior room, but I used Quietude and the shade darker Halcyon Green on opposite walls. It ended up nice since the room had a 5.5 x 5.5 dormer area.

Personally, I would try adding some gel stain. The builder did it to a regular exterior door and it looked so much like real wood. I loved it!

He said he just applied it and let it dry. The front door was well covered by the porch, away from elements, so it lasted. Don't know your elements, so it might not work.

Good luck and let us know what you decide! Sam

Hi @ Chickadee- Thanks for thinking of us on your errands! I was wondering how to go about matching our roof tiles, hoping not to go on the roof! We will def. look into those colors. @Sammyegail Thanks for the good ideas. Both of the colors you mention are really nice. Our front entrance is pretty shaded, but it does get pretty hot around here. I am sure we will stay away from staining the door, we really want a color out there. By the by, the brick outside is more brown than red, I think.

I don't think I expressed myself well. I never meant to suggest that you should paint out the brick. What I was suggesting was painting the horizontal bands on either side of the window and down along the wall on the left to compliment the color in the roof tiles and brick.

You don't need to match the roof tiles, but find a color that is similar to them.

If you are trying to get ideas for door colors, you could try hanging up some fabric in colors that you are considering right on the door, and see how they look. Because your entrance is shaded, you need a color with more life, something a bit bold. Anything subtle will end up being dull.

What ever color you choose, ( I'd go trim green or roof color) Try a brand of paint called "Fine Paints of Europe" Expensive, but the color and shine is second to none. Also you may want paint the wall the door is on a shade or two darker than the body of the house. This will make the door POP! Look on the color chart at the paint store and pick the second or third shade up. The wall color should be very slight, just do the one wall only
good luck

I think roof and house paint color should blend and compliment each other. The trim color you choose will define and accentuate the architectual elements. Imagine a red tiled roof, warm gold for the trim and an ultra deep plumb for the door. I am in agreement with removing the palms to the left of the entry.

I googled Spanish houses and found a bunch of images but the numbers keep changing on them so I can't reference them. The ones I like had dark trim around the windows. I know you just want to paint the door for now, but later down the road you might consider painting the fascia white or to match the tiles and then paint the window and the pergola that dark green color. I found a picture of a color that is something like that caramel apple, but maybe a little lighter. That would also work with the dark green.
http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.hickerphoto.com/data/media/205/spanish-village_11771.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.hickerphoto.com/spanish-village-morella-11771-pictures.htm&usg=__bvXdh2zaJ5TFliT6X_VNVPxM2qk=&h=311&w=468&sz=37&hl=en&start=48&zoom=1&tbnid=Q2ERDMXvti0grM:&tbnh=147&tbnw=217&ei=f-e4TbPSEMrq0gGrvPz-Dw&prev=/search%3Fq%3Dspanish%2Bhouses%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26hs%3DZMJ%26sa%3DX%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26biw%3D1289%26bih%3D609%26tbm%3Disch1%2C1163&itbs=1&iact=hc&vpx=641&vpy=296&dur=3275&hovh=183&hovw=276&tx=137&ty=141&page=4&ndsp=18&ved=1t:429,r:3,s:48&biw=1289&bih=609
(I'm sorry that link is so long.)

I think it would be cool if you planted some espaliered fruit trees or shrubs along that long wall on the left. With some soft up-lighting that would be very dramatic at night.