Need a closeup photo of the stone features since the paint color will have to harmonize with it. Usually with stone, you pick a color that's in the stone. Plus the new paint color will need to work with your roof? What color is it? Please take a photo of the house closer up and the entrance as well.

The main problem is that the garage takes up almost as much visual space as the rest of the house. So a garage that blends in with the stone will work better--maybe a dark reddish cedar. You'll want to do something about your back fencing as well, hide the garbage can, etc.

The tree, though overgrown, is attractive but unfortunately blocks your entrance entirely and is dangerously close to the house. You already know the shrubbery is hiding the actual house, which is why the garage looks so prominent. So tackle that before anything.

It looks like a nice house buried under there. So let's get a look.

It would be a shame to remove the tree, but you are a better judge of that. No question about the bushes on the left. Many of them could probably be pruned to 2/3 their size and some taller ones removed.

Since the window frames are white, I would paint the trim white. A green on the siding might look good. Get a panel of windows for the garage door and paint it the same color as the siding.

Here are com Benjamin Moore greens that might work.

Here are some closer pics

Here are some closer pics

Stephen-can I assume you know there are some pretty serious maintenance issues before any painting gets done? The tree is a major source of problems. The root system is lifting and cracking driveway and we can assume it is impinging on your house foundation as well. I see rotted boards that will need to be removed and damage beneath inspected for water, insects and rot. I also believe the roof needs to be replaced. You have a gorgeous Japanese Maple that can be trimmed and highlighted. The stone is all warm tones and is pretty. I would choose a golden beige or warm salmon for body of house and probably dark brown trim. Weathered wood shingles would blend well. Since your windows are white, probably do a creamy white tone. I would reduce the amount of trim color for other trims. Just paint same as body of home. I will post some ideas later.

That front portion of roofing could be metal too. A nice mix of materials could make this home really stunning.

I would personally go dark (deep brown or dark grey) on the house and light on the garage (maybe a new garage door in faux wood?) A nice green like some listed above on the front door. The window frames should be painted the same color as the house.

I believe we are looking at doing the limewash on the rocks on the home to a light gray rather than painting them, so that also would change the color selection I believe.

The warm reddish rocks and the overall architecture are the best design features of the house front. The "ship of gray" has already sailed in my area. Gray may still be popular in your area, but in general, when making big investments in home improvements, it's better not to chase trends on the way down. Small purchases such as pillows and towels are great for color trends.

I hope you don't limewash the red rock features. These add texture, interest, and warm color to your house. (The gray white current color is the problem, not the stone.) A very warm ivory or an olive green at the gray end would really distinguish your house. Flo's first Comment really shows you the way to go, i.e. keep the rocks as is, take care of siding and roof, then landscaping, then paint.

Back to the huge tree…is it a locust? If so, take it down now. The root system is so shallow, I’m surprised it managed to grow so big.

There is a lovely split leaf maple bush I would save. The rest I can’t identify from photo…maybe euonymus or cherry laurel. No sense ripping out valuable plants.

As Flo says, get some clearing done before you paint.

Foundation: looks like a slab. Take off some of the trim and see what’s underneath. Could be rot.

All said, cute house and it is longing for some attention.

I like this look:

All one color except for the stone.

Garage door too??

Your river stone is redder, but this warm ivory with taupe trim, dark red door, would be a good palette for your house. Again, the stone features really enhance the house.

Now, I can see it a little better. Thank

Steven,

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Agree with Flo regarding the tree and foundation issues.

Why don't you take down the tree, if you feel it is now causing problems? Then take pictures to get better feedback.

I, for one, hope you keep the stone as is. It is a cool house!

We are working on getting tree down soon and replacing the driveway. Justvtrying to get ideas now.

I don't care for all the dark lines. That molding is used to cover seems in the siding. There is no need to draw attention to it.

You have narrow window trim so I made it white to appear wider.

I would leave the stone as it is.

Please post an update once the large tree has been removed and the shrubs pruned down.

Remove the colonial style grids in the window to the right of your front door. Are your windows vinyl or can they be painted? I think that the upper clerestory windows without white trim look much better than those with white trim.

In the one comparatively close view the tree appears to have included bark which means there is a danger of it splitting apart at some point. On top of whatever else is not liked about it being in that spot.

Agree the lace leaf maple in particular can't be "pruned to 2/3" without wrecking a valuable specimen.

decided not to take the tree down but we hot rid of some roots in the driveway and trimmed it back for now. painted greige with urban bronze trim. trying to decide if we should paint the garage to match the trim (dark) or leave white to go with the windows.

Paint it the same as the siding but slightly darker. Don't draw attention to it.