mobuddy89 These days I obsess about what other colors our home would be. There are a few more brown beams in the back of the complex and the same brown trim over the garage doors! If the brown stain doesn't work we could definitely layer with deeper colors! torreykm I think talavera elements could work in our area. I have thought it would be nice to really bring out the Spanish character of the home but in a very updated way? I'll have to peruse Houzz and see whats out there! :) Beth H. Thanks! You know, I looked for a wood "conditioner" and wasn't able to find one at HD, Lowes or Rockler that was exterior grade?! But Rockler recommended the Zinsser Bullseye clear sander coat as a base layer. Its very clear and watery stuff. The UV varnish I picked up is also the Zars exterior UV grade. Wish I'd known about the other products- but will see how the Zars holds up this time around. For sure will take your advice and do no less than 3 coats! Your garden is amazing!!

The cedar and craftsman-style door and trim aren’t consistent with this house, as-is, which has more colonial elements than anything else. As for the shutters, if you’re intent on keeping them, replace them with ones that are appropriately sized for the windows, even if they’re non-functioning. (If you really like the craftsman look, then the shutters MUST go!) Alternatively, remove them altogether and beef up the window trim. And while I normally am not a fan of snap-in window grilles, I think they would give the windows some much-needed detail. Plus, depending on the configuration you choose, they’ll help to define whichever style you do decide to steer this house in, whether it be colonial or craftsman. In regards to color, with the pale yellow as the body color, a crisp white for the trim, black shutters should you choose to keep them and a charcoal roof, you’ll have infinite choices when it comes to door color, including the beautiful blues posted above and that gorgeous red jalarse used!

I too have Behrs Blueprint on my kitchen island. I think it would look great on the front door. It's a really unique blue. Show a pic when you decide.

I think your home could benefit from the addition of shutters. You might want to consider white or another color.