mobuddy89 These days I obsess about what other colors our home would be. There are a few more brown beams in the back of the complex and the same brown trim over the garage doors! If the brown stain doesn't work we could definitely layer with deeper colors! torreykm I think talavera elements could work in our area. I have thought it would be nice to really bring out the Spanish character of the home but in a very updated way? I'll have to peruse Houzz and see whats out there! :) Beth H. Thanks! You know, I looked for a wood "conditioner" and wasn't able to find one at HD, Lowes or Rockler that was exterior grade?! But Rockler recommended the Zinsser Bullseye clear sander coat as a base layer. Its very clear and watery stuff. The UV varnish I picked up is also the Zars exterior UV grade. Wish I'd known about the other products- but will see how the Zars holds up this time around. For sure will take your advice and do no less than 3 coats! Your garden is amazing!!

I've been looking at high end roofing tile websites and one of them has a color expert that made recommendations for house paint colors with their orange/brown roof tiles. Here is a link to some of the schemes they recommend that may give you some inspiration: https://www.davinciroofscapes.com/blog/exterior-color-schemes-autumn/ You can color match to Sherwin Williams brand paint.

Any recommendations for colors? I was thinking Dark Grey? Need to make sure it goes with the siding and door Color. Thanks!

As a design professional I would suggest darkening the trim with a more sophisticated neutral - like a charcoal - would make the house look more sophisticated. I love the idea of making the existing posts larger and the idea of adding charcoal planter between the posts is good. Charcoal garage door. And the Entry door being a almost black. It deepens the color scheme and brings the eye to a more subtle presentation of the blue. I do not mind the blue at all. But I am envisioning the charcoal with it. Good luck to you!