is there stone on the upper level of the home? it’s a bit hard to see with the shadows -

not sure the roof color but I might lean dark - I would def remove the awkward ”stone arch” if possible … If the stone cannot be removed, can the top at least be toned down? I think that is the source of the issue and I don’t think the right paint will fix it

The color of brick and natural stone may be altered with the application of specialty dye; albeit the range of colors will be limited. I suggest you check with local stone suppliers for the names of specialty contractors who do that.

When was the house built? The stone looks like natural limestone. It is currently fashionable in some areas with luxury-level prices. The second photo shows a good paint color that coordinates well.

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thanks guys! Here's a better picture of the shingle that is on the upper level and rear of the house. You can see with the shingles, and paint and trim, there's a LOT going on, so I'm tempted not to do an emphasis color of the trim. House was built in 2005. Charles I would LOVE to treat the stone but there's just too much of it everywhere, And I would love to remove that awkward stone arch, but not sure it can be removed easily. Thanks for all your great suggestions! I'll try to get roof pic and upload.

That entry potico is awful but as fsr as siding color a color from the stone IMO and a bit on the drrker side maybe even bronze No accent color anywhere but really thi sis an expensive job and hoestly theat entry would be more my choice for spending any money. I have no clue as to pricing in your area but mostly redoing a whole exterior is not good ROI usually BTW AI is only helpful if the house shown is exactly like the one you have .

Please don't touch the stone. Choose a warm, harmonizing color for the siding--the gray is too cool, which brings out the orange. Going in a warm blending direction. Going cool creates too much orange contrast.

Here's a soft light sage.

Warm ivory:

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Taupe on the gold end of the shade:

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If the house gets restained, the issue at hand is the dark trim. I think that has to be under consideration for a different color.

Whatever is selected it might not be what the new buyer wants. Has there been any consideration to simply providing an allowance for the work and a few illustrations of color options instead?

Thanks for info on house age of 20 years. Chances are good that it is on its first or second paint/stain job.

Please confirm with owner or professional painter if the gray coating over the shingles and brick is paint or stain. It is a huge amount of work to remove paint from shingles and brick in order to stain. The owner could consider repainting just the window and door trim instead of the whole house. Then the buyer can do what they like.

So unfortunately, the house is in a neighborhood in Atlanta where it’s going to sell for over 2 million. It needs a paint job anyway so I kind of have to make a choice and I really don’t want to repeat the mistake of the former color. Though I like the ideas of some of the warmer softer colors housegal200 recommended, the neighborhood is gonna call for as sophisticated a look as possible, which I think is going to mean either the very soft white off-white or quite dark….

I feel like the colors in the middle are a little too suburbia

What are the sidings? It looks like you have painted brick under the porch, Tudor-style stucco and wood over the entry and to the right and what is the siding on the second-floor to the left?

My take is your warm stone entry is a later addition that isn't in the style of the house, but it's there. I'd go with a warm cream for the house. All that gray is dreary. I'd paint the trim a warm brown. I'd paint the wood in the tudor-stucco bits only a shade or two darker than the cream paint or the same color.

I'd consider getting rid of the awful yellow trim over the entry and the corbels holding it up. It's a prominent feature and not in keeping with the rest of the house, which will be charming when not painted such a dreary color.

Sigrid, yes it is ALL that. A lot going on and I just looked at the stone entry--It’s tied into gutters, etc. we don’t have the money or time to change it. Because we have siding, trim, stone, shingle and brick, there's just way too much going on and I think the off-white is a safer choice than trying to pick the perfect darker tone--especially to appeal to the most buyers. I'm thinking we do a contrasting trim around window and doors but paint out the rest of the trim (see last picture) the same color as the rest of the home to ease up on the eyes and get away from the Tudor look. Playing around with colors... Thanks to ALL of you for your great advice!

It’s hard for us to know how the colors look in sunlight, but my monitor says that Aged White might be a good start. Crème is my second choice.

Some of these whites lean gray or green-ish. You might not like how those look with the stones.

Don't use the wrong coating on these various materials. No paint on wood.