Hope you can figure out a solution you're happy with. We just had our retaining wall installed, and our builder recommended putting knockout roses on top and letting them cascade. No dead heading. Maybe that could be your last resort...

I would suggest landscaping first before committing to stain. Maybe play around staining some scraps just to see what you come up with. It's certainly possible that when all the elements are in place, the color is not going to feel as off to you as it does now. Landscaping has a way of pulling things together.

what color pavers would you recommend?

The trouble with waiting until landscaping is that it gets harder to work around it if you do decide to change it.

Lime wash it.

live_wire_oak, what is lime wash? Is that a type of paint?

Do you think this blend of grey/beige would look better with my house?

or this solid sand color?

abick2, unencumbered by any sense of or experience in color coordination, my personal preference is the first one because it picks up the grey on your house.

Nice color, but I feel that it's too light to be practical. Will it end up looking dirty all the time?

Hey Hunny, I couldn't help but notice in one of your post the beautiful floor plans of your home. We feel like it's so well though out and functional. Would you be so kind to share the pdf of your plans, I would be so indebted. My husband and I haven't found an inspiration yet and you plans is stunning. If so I can be reached at fatima_n@hotmail.com.
Ps I live in Canada so you don't need to worry about is being Neighbours :) TIA

I am away. I will email you once I get back. Thanks for the kind words.

It looks fine to me.

I would email color expert Maria Killam at http://www.mariakillam.com/ right away and hire her to help you with this. She could give you a solid opinion and solution in about three minutes.

I think the lighter brick that you posted looks great and matches the house color. The red brick just doesn't seem to belong there.