I agree with both of the above that you would do best to choose the brick for the house color first, and not for the plants. Your new taupe isn't the same as the old taupe? Your word descriptions wonÂt help. For example, if that dark grey tone in the first description tends to be blue-toned, it might look awful with the taupe, which may have mauve tints or olive tints. Borrow or buy several bricks in each color you are considering. If you buy them, you can probably return them for a restocking fee. It's worth it. In short, do whatever you can to see large samples of siding or paint that matches siding, and bricks, on site. Maro

Noticed the grading equipment. Is this a new build? Nice home; congrats. You might consider adding a sidewalk that begins from in front of the door, straight out for about six feet and then arcs toward the driveway -- to where the door of a car parked in the driveway might logically be. Between that sidewalk and the front porch would be a logical place to plant a flower garden -- perhaps with a plain concrete bird bath in the center of it and/or (nearer the driveway) a treated post with a solar light atop it and some brackets for hanging flower pots and/or wind chimes and/or bird feeders and/or seasonal decorations.

I would say either Driftwood, Estate Gray or Onyx Black based on your brick color, although it's hard to tell the colors in the brick from your photo. The roof color you choose would impact the siding and shutter colors. When you do the shutters I would not reinstall them on the double windows under the porch. If you're interested in seeing some virtual makeovers on your home, check my web site, Creative Visual Concepts. I could show you how different combinations would work together.

Pictures please . BTW painting brick is an easy way to devalue your home IMO. I need to see the house to help with the color choices please. If you are having problems posting the pics in your post just post them in a comment