Also, I told the builder we wanted Spruce colored corner trims, should we stick with that or get Herringbone so it matches the almond colored gutters?

Is the house under construction now?

PPF, no, we break ground in March so we do have time to change our colors.

You asked about the colors, not about the house, but here are 3 visuals.

I'm drawn to the simplicity of the first.

As for your colors, not your exact house, but maybe these will help. Only difference is the corner boards.

Right now I’m second guessing the spruce color for the siding. I’m looking for a traditional-transitional look and spruce/almond/red feels too traditional to me. My DH wants cedar shingles for the top part of the house, or white shingles.. I’m afraid it might look too busy. Any tips?

I'll suggest complementing nature rather than trying to blend in.

Shingles same as the siding -- change in texture, not color.

I don't see traditional-transitional here, rather an attempt to craftsmanize a house that lacks any resemblance to craftsman.

I noticed you have not started an ideabook, so no way of knowing your style.

Is your builder/designer/architect unable to do color renderings like I showed above?

Michelle, what did you end up deciding? We’re looking at using spruce as well.

Can you share recent pictures of your home? We also doing the same color combination🤓