I don't have a way of changing house color, other than scrubbing some "paint" on it, which is messy. But I would definitely leave the orangey-brown zone and take it to some form of grey (that is not too cold) with white trim. Hard to tell what's going on with the siding vs. foundation, but it needs to be unified with extended siding, or the foundation needs resurfacing with some nice material. Is this a commercial or residential structure? If the former, the massive seat obstructing the walk could remain. If the latter, it would be better to get rid of it and convert back to a normal walk. If it remained, it would be best to plant something very low in it. I would advise getting rid of all the plantings, except the trees (which need to grow larger and have the bottom of their canopy's raised) as in some way they're obstructive ... especially around the entrance area. Don't interpret the drawing as recommendations of specific colors. It's not. It's just forms and arrangement.

I don’t think ”just paint” makes sense for your house because of the door next to the garage. It would be totally worth the investment to put an overhang/awning that goes over both the garage door and that lower door, like a weather portico, to diminish the visual effect that isolated door is having on the facade of your house. And then paint that door and the garage door a dark, unintersting color. Next biggest impact would be to paint your concrete foundation the darket color that is part of the brick. Invest in a solid storm door, all glass. Depending on your choice for a door color, think about a contrasting color for the metal railing.

Are the siding and roof in good condition? The siding looks very nice as is so unless it's in bad condition I would not personally change it as it's a very nice color. When the roof needs replacement black metal sounds nice. I'd suggest the black metal roof that you will eventually have on the house for the pole barn. You could go with a similar color siding on the barn, or go more barn-like with a red or green vertical metal siding. For me the biggest issue isn't the house roof or siding, it's landscaping --- which I know you are working on! I'd hire a really good landscaper and put my money there first as it will do the most for enhancing the exterior of your home. If you have a picture from further away it might help others provide some specific landscaping ideas as well.

All good thoughts. With winter still here, it is definitely not so green around the house at the moment. Looking forward to the spring show with wild flowers and everything in bloom. Neighbors on each side are using green, so I have moved away from that color. I have taken many of the different ideas and will be heading out to the house today for sampling. Excited to see what this day brings. I did give more thought about keeping the look more consistent inside and out. And of course, following the lead of the stone. Definitely decided to try some of the deep golds as ptreckel suggested. I am so ready for change I think I temporarily forgot what it feels like inside. Still bringing a few shades of gray that show up in the stone. This day will be interesting!