I can forward some photos if you still need help. gygy3232@yahoo.com

What is your house color/material, OP? I came across this, read the comments — https://www.houzz.com/photos/anthony-street-house-traditional-exterior-dc-metro-phvw-vp~428303 Someone asked about getting a similar look with pine, the architect suggests a honey maple stain. Another, this is pine: https://www.houzz.com/photos/stained-wood-porch-ceiling-installed-by-opal-enterprises-in-naperville-traditional-chicago-phvw-vp~24091032 You might find inspiration looking through these albums: https://www.houzz.com/photos/stained-porch-ceiling-phbr0lbl-bl~l_143667 And yes, red cedar posts do need regular sealing, in my experience. I’ve had them nearly everywhere I’ve ever lived (very common here in Texas). We do ours once a year.

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Hi follks, I live in a warm climate where it's mostly always sunny. I would like to paint the eterior of my home but I am having difficulty in choosing a color since my neighbors next to me already has color options I love. The neighor behind me has a terracotta/deep burnt orange type color which is another color option I love. I am looking for colors that are deep/muted inlculding the trim color. I am open to alternatives. My roof is a terracotta clay meditarrainian style roof that is very red. The photo attached makes the roof look more darkish brown than it's true color since it happend to rain this day. Any color combinations or suggestions to make the acheticure style of this home pop is appreciated. Thank you.