Any suggestions for entrance patio makeover?

[Ros2]

 

Hi, I would like to make the entrance to my townhouse more interesting and would love some suggestions. It is south facing, so not much sun. A few thoughts were: digging up existing pavers/pebbled concrete - but replace with what? Also maybe either paint brickwork or construct a wooden frame on brickwork for plants?  Do I plant more around the tree?  
Any ideas appreciated!  

 

 

 

[Ros2]

Thanks everyone for their input on my little project.  took me a while but I finally got there.  Here is a before and after photo.  I just need to mount the wooden slats on the bricks.  

 

 

[MitchellMc]

I absolutely love it, @Ros2! You've done a spectacular job and should be immensely proud of your efforts. That area looks just so lovely now.

Many thanks for coming back to us with the results. I'm sure your project will inspire many of our members with tired courtyards to give them a spruce up.

Well done.

Mitchell

[Jason]

Well done @Ros2 and many thanks for coming back and sharing your handiwork. You should be really proud of your efforts and I'm sure they will inspire others.

Jason