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For me a darker vetsion is more striking. I might keep the siding slightly lighter than the roof.

Both look good. I think I like the darker version better.

I like white/off-white.

A…unless you want a more rustic country ranch look…the white is so beautiful!

Definitely A for me. Just gives the house more ”life.”

A - Crisp, works well with stonework in the back.

Beautiful home!

I don't think I have ever seen conjoined gables. It kind of gives me the chills. Blame Rorschach and the ink blots.

I like opton A.

What will the stone be if you select the dark color scheme?

Love the stain color on this shingle-style home. Lots of depth to that color.

Before deciding on a color, I'd rethink the architecture.

Use white windows with a light, but not white body.

Where is RES when he is needed?

the darker version

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B - looks spooky.

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B gives me prison camp vibes.

This is interesting. I wonder if where you live/grew up in the U.S. has a bit to do with your preference. To me, the dark house is way too dark, even unwelcoming, and even though it's a lovely design it fades into the background of trees but I live in Florida. Those of you who live in more northern areas might find it a very comforting choice. It reminds me of the real "House of Seven Gables" in Salem, Massachusetts (photo below) so this is a welcome color scheme for a home in that part of the country.

I actually like PPF's suggestion but changing out the windows is probably not in consideration. Could you keep the trim/fascia white and change the house color to a gray or taupe like shown in PPF's photo? Perhaps a tone to tie in with the stone foundation seen in the back elevation. I think the dark windows would enhance the facade.

It's an amazingly beautiful house!

Strong preference for B. Having the roof and siding a similar color works better for this house. The darker color also hides the McDonald's / eyebrow shape of the double M windows in the front. I think dark is a warm and welcoming color.

Definitely B with a WHOLE LOT of colorful landscaping added.

Maybe it's a regional thing, liking lighter colors in a hot climate to reflect the heat but I like the white. Dark trim can be ok but that magpie modern farmhouse look of stark white and black is too trendy now. Coordinate a light tone with the stone. A pearly light blue grey would work with those grey stones.

I am in the rethink group this is a convouluted design and honestly not good.

I 100% agree that black windows with a stark white house is passe now, but the client purchased the charcoal windows 18 months ago to avoid a huge window price hike (when she THOUGHT she wanted the dark charcoal house), but that trend has also passed too....now we need to work with a color that compliments the charcoal windows. :-( In this area of high-priced Connecticut homes, white is always 1st choice for house color. Also since it is only 1-1/2 stories in the front, I didn't want to go with a color that receeds--I want the house to have as much presence from the street/looks as tall as possible. I've always thought that light-medium greys, blue-greys, cedar wood tones, tans, beiges are really boring (neither here nor there) --- and I definitely think trim color should match house color - a much more transitional / modern/ clean look --- so given all this what do y'all think we should do? What color?

Also we have flexibility on thin stone color; I'd rather pick the house color then the foundation stone color.

@jayapple21, good example. I used to live in MA and always found The House of Seven Gables to be too dark and slightly creepy looking.

I vote for neither color. There are so many colors between white and dark brown that would look beautiful and unique on this house.

The issues is the charcoal windows ... your client has definitely placed themselves in a "design corner" with less options.

BM Nantucket Gray is a great exterior color, but not sure about pairing it with charcoal, so you would have to test at the site.

Can the roof color be changed or was that ordered already?

Black window frames have been around since the 19th century it is a classic look..maybe pair it with a greige grey or light tan..so beautiful…I also love the the white!

The roof was ordered already too! it’s this roof color….similar color to the windows. Silvered cedar by Enviroshake

All, here is the roof and the window color together (window is Graphite color by Loewen) and roof is Silvered Cedar by Enviroshake out of Canada. I would appreciate any specific paint colors -- even a white or off white you think would be a good fit (in BM, SW or PPG) for painting the siding and trim. I think siding and trim should be the same color to make it more modern/streamlined and less traditional. Client says she prefers tongue and groove siding (in the white rendering) vs shingles (in the charcoal rendering) as she doesn’t want it to look too cottage-y but T&G siding OR pre-stained shingles is still an option. She wants house to “pop” be prominent and not recede. Opinions very appreciated!

With that roof color and window color your choices are quite limited, for me it would be either white for contrast OR a similar paint color that complements roof and windows for a monochromatic look.

For whites I would start with these:

BM Classic Gray

Bridle Path · More Info

SW Drift of Mist

Maple Avenue · More Info

SW Snowbound

Edloe · More Info

SW Moderne White

Modern Farmhouse Color Blocking · More Info

Also test SW Pure White.

These are BM colors Historical colors which might be very appropriate for Connecticut. The Charcoal Slate is similar to the new roof tiles and window frames. Perhaps the lightest colors on these charts in the gray and blue tones (like Wickham Gray, Edgecomb Gray or Woodlawn Blue) would appeal to your homeowner depending upon how they work with the roof and tile colors. I'd actually like some white trim as shown in the background between the colors on these charts but that's a personal choice.

A sophisticated neutral or Alabaster White

I think the darker version is more in keeping with the Shingle Style /Arts and Crafts roofline on the front, but either is nice.

The dark looks like it should be operating as a woodsy retreat. The light looks like a striking house, unibrow or not.;)

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I like A, perhaps consider SW Snowbound and Shoji White.

If it’s in Connecticut, white wins. Can you add some wood elements to warm up the facade? Wood columns, a wood garage and a wood front door might do the trick. Some ideas.
Each of these houses are more interesting with wood and more than just white.

Adding some black?

I like the darker one better. It stands out very well against the general background. If I had to choose, I would choose it.

Neither. Never ever like black and white. Sooo BORING. I have not been able to embrace the darkening of our neighborhoods that is so popular. I like color in my world.

Since you're stuck with the dark windows, the dark siding is much nicer looking.

I absolutely despise the white house/black window look. It's all over my area of Long Island, NY too.

Diana, aaagh….I know, I agree I really hate the white house black windows overused trend…. But in this setting, and this house I dont see very dark charcoal which is another ”Dwell” trend that is waning again, and dark colors make an already short 1 1/2 story house in the front,, look smaller which is not desired

I prefer the white color scheme.

Neither. To avoid a farmhouse look or a somber feel, perhaps an ivory or cream, with muted stones on breezway and garage, could work in creating a house that might feel less stark than the two choices.

White is always classic.