sorry here are updated photos with beams wrapped in cedar

Why are the posts not centered on the door and they need to be bigger and IMO the same color as the Trex since that is the only other "wood” in fact maybe even do them in the Trex for really low maintenance Check out Trex post sleeves.

See how the 2 posts in front of the door are placed in relation to the door.

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I'd look in to Penofin. It's an exterior protectant (oil) that is tinted in many shades. Do a cedar tone if you like. the good thing about Penofin is that it protects the wood (mildew and UV resistant)

and gives it a bit of color.

https://www.penofin.com/wood-stains/ultra-premium-red-label-wood-stain

the door is centered between the posts-just hard to get a straight angle as the grade is low...hey and i’m ok with their size, just looking for color ideas...my painter days black, i would wood tones but worried there are already too many colors going on...thanks for the input!

I agree,, do a wood tone. a darker cedar tone.

did you look at the penofin? you can even mix colors. the sable and the cedar would look nice

And this will last longer than the black paint (which tends to fade after a few years. this stain oil will protect the wood)

This is the perfect looking post.

Don't know what kind of door youre doing.

You could also do white, but you have to bring in some wood somewhere else.

Do u know how long the Perofin lasts? My painters telling my hubby the solid stain will last a good 8-10 years...so of course hes sold!

if i did do white could i do the corbels on the garage in the wood tone? They r not up yet...

I'd also paint the underside of the porch in a haint blue, or do a wood Beadboard and stain it to match the posts

maybe consider doing the skirt of the foundation base in the same stone as your chimney

Thanks-i so appreciate the feedback!