It's really very appealing and striking. The light paint on the gables makes a nice contrast to the darker colors beneath it. Gives it balance architecturally highlighting the gables and I think your builder was right. Board and batten lighter color moves the eye up and gives the illusion of height. Your home will look complete once the landscaping is in and you can add an accent color to the front door and bring in color with flowers. Very, very nice. Good luck in your new home.

It looks nice as is. I wonder if the garage doors should be light too for balance or bright shiny red to match the front door. Love this one!

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It's a lovely house....you must be so excited!!

Personally I would paint the top solid and not highlight only because it's a little visually overwhelming with the horizontal AND vertical lines...