That's a pretty house! If you don't get a lot of responses here, post this on the Home Decorating forum.

myfoursquare - Thank you again! It's way easier to see your way than having them tipped up by the windows on the bottom. I really don't know if I like them. I'm kind of on the fence. Hubby likes your pic, but he also likes the white band with it which would maybe be too much. I think we should wait too until I can get to the door. So helpful that you did that - we really appreciate it, thank you!!! jterrilynn - I agree. I'm hoping to get out today to see if any places have any nice pots left. We have so much snow here in Montana that I might just stay home today. Thanks for your feedback. It really helps. dedtired - HA! That made me laugh! We aren't going to do the vents. We did have them before the house was resided and I just got tired of them and was happy to see them go even though they added a little "something" to the house. Thanks for the feedback on the trim. We can't take the door off in this weather to paint it in the garage (it's 6 degrees here this morning why do I live here?!)so it may be awhile before we can paint and post a pic, but I will do it.

Your brick is a really beautiful blend of colors. I'd let that be the star feature of your house instead of trying to overwhelm it with paint color. Your house is formal, so dress it up with subtle accessory colors. For bright color, depth, & texture, talk to a landscape designer and do something special with the yard. I like this Certainteed Landmark Old Overton shingle with your brick. It's a soft black/gray blend without a blue cast. And I couldn't get it right in this mock up -- waaay to bright & not the right shade -- but I think an off-white would work really well with the bricks. Something soft & antique looking, a white with a hint of putty. The door -- I've used a dark blue here, which is just ok. Perhaps strip the door & stain it a rich wood color? A super high gloss black would look good too. Or a super high gloss in your trim color, perhaps a shade darker, would be sophisticated, especially if you pump up the landscaping. Trimming the shrub by the door would have big visual impact too.

You could try it without shutters, if that is allowed. If not, black Or sage green Either would be beautiful :) I'm sorry I don't have specific colours to suggest.