I'm remodeling this Asian inspired Ranch home and need suggestions on exterior paint colors. Currenlty is a very muddy brown color. I was thinkg of a medium biege color for the house and confused if I should go darker on the trim or lighter. I want the house to have a more contemporary feel.  The roof is a japanese style and the landscaping is being cleaned up to incorporate more modern "zenlike" design with adding river rocks and plants with a purple hue. Also some landscaping will be moved around so the house is more visible. Also I'm installing a new garage door which will have four rectangular windows on top for a more contemporary look. What would you suggest?

Shannon - I have spent several hours ‘with you’ on your website and I appreciate your skills very much. My post World War II Denver home has always been some shade of gray, and it’s time for a change! Over the years, my front door has been white, bright yellow, black, and now red, matched to the oriental rug in the living room. Inside is all Benjamin Moore HC37, natural color woods, hardwood floors with oriental rugs in reds and blues. The decks that you see on front and back are made from Trex, and should not be painted.

As for the ‘look’ I want - I hope it can reflect that this is a home that is used - pot-luck dinners, meet the candidate, a temporary home for friends during times of transition in their lives. I would like it to be warm and welcoming. The house on one side of mine is cream colored with deep sage green shutters, on the other side is a house painted pale taupe with a darker taupe trim.

I am fond of blues, yellows, grays (obviously), and not so much into greens, pinks, or oranges. I am thinking either Wool Skein (SW6148) or Stucco (SW 7569), but am happy to think in other directions as well.

Attached are pictures of the house. Certa Pro estimator this morning recommends Sherwin Williams paints, which is fine with me. I am looking forward to suggestions that you have!

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