Looks like saltpetre which is leaching through the brick. You may hae waterproofed the outside but what about water leaching from the roof. Water will find a way.... Here is an interesting link... http://www.arcane-industries.co.uk/l1/p281-dampness-saltpetre-condensation.html

I often look at my home and wonder what color to repaint...but I think we have selected the most complimentary color and don't want to change for change sake. Consider that as well - I love the starkness of the white for the style of your home and if you feel you need an update, maybe there are other things you could do, ie: landscape, stone, etc. Not much help in the color department - lol.

white and browns - forever in style

Hello! I am trying to decide on a color of white for my kitchen cabinets that will not clash with the granite that is already there. I am painting the walls SW agreeable gray and if possible, would like to use the same color white for the cabinets and the trim in the house. This is a North facing room. Would SW Pure White clash with the brown in the granite? Thank you for any advice!