Sorry forgot to attach photo,here it is:)

I agree with havingfun, thicken the supports and have something growing trailing up them. I didn't even notice there was a pergola until the close up. Right now it blends in too well with the house color, consider painting it a different color. I don't know your usda zone but classic climbers for a pergola include clematis, wisteria, grape https://www.houzz.com/photos/santa-ynez-valley-mediterranean-porch-santa-barbara-phvw-vp~2485412 or go for a modern look You can also hang string lights, planters or something from the beams. Also agree lighten the front door.

The setting is quite tropical, so a darker scheme with white trims has such a tropical holiday feel. You may consider using a concrete face brick for the lower section. This will be modern, and eliminate the need for painting, while still creating contrast with the upper level. Try a colour for the main house like Resene Evolution, or Quarter Evolution, both would be perfect for your style of home. The colour scheme that we recommend for you is our Rainforest Board which includes everything you need to bring the look together! https://www.bodoboards.com.au/collections/paint-concept/products/rainforest-paint-concept We would love to see updates as you go.. its going to be great!

Hi everyone, Attached are a couple of screenshots of our current pantry and lower level design. What we are currently thinking of changing is moving the restroom further down the corridor to create more of a walk in pantry for additional storage and having a second sink and dish draw on the wall adjacent to where the toilet would be. Issue is that pantry is currently only 1024mm wide (walls are additional). We wouldn’t be looking for very deep storage and it would all be open shelving. The thing we are wondering is 1024mm wide enough or will we have to take a little bit from the kitchen to make it more functional? The main issue with taken more from the kitchen would mean that that piece of wall would not match up with the staircase width which it is currently designed to do. Thanks in advance for any thoughts/advice