Thanks! I do like the idea of dark brown garage doors, wood even better, similar to front door color. For exterior walls, white the way to go I assume close to pics you shared?

A date palm in a bed in the center of the drive is better than a fountain. Trust me. Build a short circular wall for the bed. Breaking up the sightlines with that will break up all the concrete expanse.

For luxury, you need a covered 'valet' style portico for the front entry. How to make that work is for the architect.

Thanks Christopher, appreciate the response. Will look into examples of the valet portico...might be what I was picturing in my mind.

I like the cream color. To me, it's soft and inviting. White will not look "hacienda".

The most striking things to me are the garage doors (too plain), the expanse of concrete, and the pitiful palm tree in the center of the driveway ring.

I think I would do the kind of driveway that had grass interwoven into it. This will help with runoff, too. You could at least do the center medallion like that. IMO break up that concrete!

Aside from replacing the garage doors (I'm thinking echo the curve from the windows, atrium, and the front porch), I would have greenery draped from above o a trellis, to break up the expanse. I'm a big fan of bougainvillea and it always looks "hacienda".

To luxe things up, I agree that the steps need redo-ing. It the very least, make them wider with curved sides, again, echoing the curves of the windows.

Too much vegetation in front of that one window, IMO. It's blocking the house.

One thing that automatically jumps out to me would be to add a large outdoor fountain into that center section in front of your house. Estate-style fountains are a great way to boost the curb appeal and value of a home.

Fountains like the Charleston in Basin or the Cavalli Fountain with Fiore Pond are great options for front yard fountains.

This video really inspired me. And this picture. Beautiful beautiful home!! So much potential!!!
https://www.houzz.com/houzz-tv/tour-a-spanish-colonial-style-beach-home-with-amazing-ocean-views-stshtvvw-vt~143417512

You must be referencing a "courtyard" in the back, as I do not see one in front. Your home seems to be on the more modest side as far as design goes. I suggest you keep things in scale with the home's size. Here's a nice looking Med style with a private front area that speaks to value, but isn't too big or ornate for the simplicity of the home. One place where something larger is needed is your lantern lights. They should be at least 1/3 of the front door's height. IMO, you can't have enough bougainvillea in a home like yours, especially with all those bare columns around the pool.

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The chief problem is acres of paving turning your front yard into a massive parking lot. I'd start by pulling up all the bricks around the palm and put flowers in. I presume in a few years the Palm will be a bit more substantial. Ideally, reduce the red pavement, too. Do you really need a circle?

I find the dark blue trim a bit harsh, I'd replace with a softer hue.

Whoa! What a great house! I would paint, replace the lights and clean up the landscaping.

Thanks everyone for the great suggestions and feedback!! Really appreciate it.

I think we will be going the middle landscaping project to replace the bricks and mosaic (and I like the circle wall to break up the line of sight of concrete), but will also strongly consider replacing garage doors with brown wood/wood look, replacing light fixtures with bigger, and possibly painting an off white/cream color.

Also looking at the trellis over the garage doors idea with bouganvillea. If any other ideas please feel free to share!

Thanks

Some option to go white body and dark trim