I would go with a browner, mossier green to better harmonize with the brown of the brick + cream trim. Also research mineral paints - limeworks and Keim USA are 2 US based sources. These bond to the masonry (whether stone, concrete, stucco, etc) as opposed to being a paint film that sits on top of the surface - and are breathable (necessary to prevent moisture damage). Ive been told that the colors are more lively and beautiful, due to it being actual mineral pigment vs. chemical colorant. Cost - very reasonable, about what a medium-high end paint would cost. Only down side may be trying to find a painter. Just perservere- I found that while some I talked to looked at me like I had two heads, others were fascinated and eager to learn What others said about repair - get someone on that now before painting. And then youre good for another 100 yrs! Wood shakes would be a majorly expensive and unnecessary job that would probably end up waaayyy down on the priority list. Roof looks kinda old, fer instance. That might be the place to put some $ and get a shingle thing going on - either real wood or I have seen some fake shake roofs that dont look half bad, pretty convincing.

With that color of brick, any light shade of white or cream, along with darker shades like black, hunter green, or several shades of gray would look great with that brick color. What color is your roof? That's the other color you need to think about when choosing paint colors for your house. You do not want your trim clashing with it. Here are a couple of my favorite brick homes from Houzz painted with colors that would go with your brick: This shade of gray would work really well with the color of your bricks.

I have to tell you that I really like the Knoxville Gray. Years ago, my next door neighbor and I painted our houses about the same time. We both chose almost the exact same palettes. Only she noticed - no one else and not even me until she pointed it out. Our house styles were different - her's Tudor and mine Dutch Colonial. We thought it was funny. If you still want to pick another, how about Caldwell Green? I would paint foam core boards, rather than the house and look at the colors from the street at different times of the day.

Joyce-good news! Bad news! Choosing exterior paint colors is difficult so given you have no time, would you consider white siding and light gray trim? If you want color with west facing home in Florida is tough. Let me find some inspirational photos for you. Bbl