If it is a very large open space, you may want to go darker.

You may want to up your game and introduce some shade features.

I vote for a nice shade of blue to complement the bricks in the walkway.For the record, I have little sense of style...

The line on the left between the lighter and darker wood is where it gives when you step on it and where there is a pretty good lip between the two types of wood.

Some types of paint-related acids can have a "dyeing" effect on certain (generally darker) hues of brick.

Floor and Decor has the 6" x 6" white tile for $.40 a piece but I'm concerned it won't go well with the darker wood cabinets, beige flooring, and darker countertop...  

We added pergola to the roof by the pool for shade and added solar panels to decrease the electric bills.

@Ray Loveless obviously this guy is a discount, shade-tree unlicensed painter so many of these suggestions aren’t realistic.

We are pleased to announce our newest title; Fifty Shades of BRRRR 

With all the cost associated in maintaining property, we may have slight negative in income if LTV is only 75%.This is where 6% CD is becoming interesting, it is actually an hedge to future that is getting darker every day.