We are getting new landscaping in the spring. Just finished the hardscaping. Also we are getting new black storm doors and replacing the frosted glass in the door with something more minimal. We want to freshen up the paint since it’s fading and was looking for advice on a color. Thanks!

We dislike the yellowish, two-tone color scheme that our house had when we bought it and are considering painting it all one color, including the brick. The shingles will also be replaced soon. We want an earthy neutral tone in keeping with our wooded lot and are leaning toward greiges and sages. Any advice would be appreciated!

Since you are in Florida and this is a gated community, do not even think about or look for paint colors until you talk to the HOA for your community. They have a list of colors you can use, and most of these HOA will not let you use anything but, their approved colors. Once you pick one, you have to submit it to them for approval, before you get the go ahead to paint it, even though it is a color on their list. Some HOA are a bit more lenient, but, most are very strict about this.

A nice earthy white would also be lovely. Search on “best paint colors for red brick” (similar color to your roof). Laurel Bern has a nice post on the topic as does The Color Concierge — great photos too!