some pics can help some:
http://groups.myspace.com/gardenideas

Here is a link that might be useful: share ideas

I quite like the black door and the porch floor matching the brick. It's classic, simple, elegant and matches the style of the house in my opinion. If you want to add more vivid stuff, I'd go for big pots of tropical annuals like cannas or something and put them a little ways away from the house. I'd keep the pots very understated - simple square pots in a darker color, rather than anything too ornate. Actually if it was my house, I'd probably would keep the plantings at the front of the house fairly subdued and classic and save the showy, colorful stuff for the backyard. But it sounds like you're 'itchin' to go wild....:- )

Better Homes and Gardens has a color-a-home interactive program that lets you change colors on a home's door, siding, etc. I used this when I was changing colors of my home - red brick with green siding and a yellow door! I would have never done this except for this program - and everyone loves it! (It looks great with my Julia Child roses in bloom.) Good luck with your decision!

Here is a link that might be useful: BHG - color-a-home

Hello! I am agonizing over siding, trim & window colors to go with our ranch house that has lots of brick. Brick has numerous shades of red, some yellow & brown hues and also a black one here and there. I would LOVE to see a pic of your house. Would you mind sending me one? I'm going to try the site that you mentioned as well.

Thank you!