I agree with La la girl

What type of surface is the area around the garage doors? Are you going to paint that as well? Here is a home that is charcoal gray with some natural cedar accents:

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The surface around the garage doors is a brown brick. Open to suggestions on what to do with it.

@ la_la Girl - If we painted all of the trim and garage doors dark, would it look odd if our windows are white and not being changed? Would you tie in the white anywhere?

Dark charcoal will work if you are willing to paint the brown brick. The white trim around the windows could remain. The other white "strips" would be better off removed.

Do you think you would like a striking dark house? Siding is a long-term commitment.

The architecture of the home would look great in a charcoal grey without all that contrasting trim.

I would not have such a high contrast between the the siding and the trim. How about color blocking? Paint the garage doors to match.

here are some examples of similar style 70's homes. I happen to like the darker tones and added wood accents. If you go w/James Hardie siding, you can do the wood composite.

you'll also notice the more modern looking garage doors to go w/the overall style. Also, landscaping and a refresh of the stairs will make a huge difference to the finished look.

This color is black beauty (SW I think)

This one is Kendall Charcoal and the trim is Light Pewter

if you want to stay w/the lighter tones,

I thnk white windows would be fine - like the home above in Kendall Charcoal w/Light Pewter trim that @Beth H. : posted above - (if it were me I would be looking to simplify the facade)

I so love vintage shed style houses.

What area of the country are you in? What year is your house?

I’d do some research (if you haven’t already) to get ideas of colors and such. These houses were meant to integrate with natural settings, to be earthy and organic.

Of course you can do any color you want — are you wanting something more trendy and to make a dramatic difference or wanting to stay more true to the style? What colors do you like?

https://architecturalobserver.com/looking-back-at-the-shed-style/

https://dahp.wa.gov/historic-preservation/historic-buildings/architectural-style-guide/shed

Some more modern (today’s) versions:

https://www.houzz.com/photos/query/shed-roof/nqrwns

I love the variety of siding directions of yours and would definitely want to keep that original feature.

Generally I will suggest that a house with lots of materials or, in your case, lots of planes, angles, etc. be painted one color to unify the fascade. The contrasting trim on your house does make the whole kinda choppy. Perhaps if you painted the walls the color of your choice and then painted the trim a couple shades lighter that might give you a pleasing result.

@Jilly Our house was built in 1978 and is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I had not heard of the shed style of architecture. Thanks for the guidance. We are looking to modernize the look of the home, while also respecting the style.