Is the blue square part of another building? Do you have a better (closer) picture? Are there any interesting details?

I like the idea of the green trim. It works well with terracotta and redwood features too.

https://www.houzz.com/hznb/photos/long-beach-mediterranean-exterior-los-angeles-phvw-vp~86743073

I find white or off white to just feel right for a bungalow with a tile roof. It's classic and timeless.

The above pictures are all wonderful examples of California Spanish bungalows. Our house looks very much like the third picture, right down to the landscaping. But our trim is painted a bright tobacco brown. I find the wall color, which is softer than white, easy on the eyes in bright sunshine.

In the last picture you can see the difference between white and light tan walls in the two houses pictured. It's a matter of personal taste!

However, comparing the three properties, the first has a big lawn, which is a major no-no in more and more western communities, as it is not only more work to maintain, it also devours water. It will also look pretty bad in a drought. I would use xeriscaping, along with interesting hardscaping, for a more suitable situation in this climate!

Think long and hard before blithely painting stucco. You could be setting yourself up for peeling and moisture problems. Re-splashing in a different color is more expensive but makes more sense.

@julieste What is "re-splashing"? I'm in S Florida where the vast majority of our homes are stucco and painting is normal and customary. Please explain.

We in the north where this is a fairly common solution. Here is the description from a local stucco company's website:

" This stucco refinishing is often called a “re-dash.” The stucco refinishing basically applies a new two-coat stucco finish over the existing stucco. Often, stucco repairs are necessary first, and when the stucco refinishing is completed, the home looks brand new.

Foley Exteriors would never recommend painting stucco. Stucco is naturally porous, so paint prohibits the stucco from “breathing,” as it seals the pores that allow moisture to escape through the stucco. We have found that a refinishing the stucco might initially be slightly more expensive than a quality paint job, but the stucco finish requires little to no maintenance. Paint requires frequent maintenance, and might only last a few years. A new stucco finish should last for decades, making it a much better value than the alternatives."

I see. I've heard of a "re-dash" but it isn't common here unless the stucco is damaged. In our area stucco over concrete block lasts for decades routinely. We have stucco over frame construction but it isn't as common, especially after 1992 when Hurricane Andrew hit.

Denita, I'm in SW Florida and I agree with you-everyone paints their stucco houses. My painter told me it would be good for 10 years, which is about what a paint job on wood lasts.

I would go with white body, white trim.

I agree - white body. Here is one of my favorites and I think it would look wonderful on your home. The colors are Dunn Edwards: Body: Whisper DEW340 Trim: Weathered Brown DEC756

Insp pic for you using those colors below:

I love how this particular white works with the trim and the roof. I think it would be right for your home. JMPO

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