I'm doing the same thing!! I wish people would comment because it's a big decision:). I've been researching gray's...pussywillow by SW, Benjamin Moore galveston gray (too dark for my taste but people say it's a good one), Harbor Gray...good luck to you

Looks like you have it thought out. I would suggest picking your roof color before you pick your paint color. Paint color is much easier to change over the years. Personally, I would pick a very neutral shade such as grey or black (like you suggested). This way you have many other color options for the color of your home as time goes on. You can find a beige/grey to soften the red in your brick. Versus a cooler grey (Wow that looks really blue next to the top one- but when by themselves, they both look more grey) It will be nice to see how your roof impacts the look of your home over the course of the year and throughout the different seasons. I am not sure where you are located but a north facing home, in the northern US, a grey will take on more of those blue tones. Yes, I would make those attic vents blend in. I am not sure that I helped any. Good Luck!

So I started looking at new garage doors, and now I'm thinking about changing the whole outside look. All trim is currently painted a cream color. Would you recommend something different? Also, I gather no one like the shutters. I understand they're not functional, but I'm afraid the windows would look bare and utilitarian without. The houses that I think look good without shutters are more Frank Lloyd Wright-looking (not sure what the real architectural term is); this house is more traditional looking. Ideas? Thanks!

One of coordinating colors for Dovetail is Eider White Also one of tints and shades for Dovetail is Heavenly White.