Who is your target (if it’s a rental) or what is your taste? Your new deck is pretty modern so I would look at something modern like black fox for the siding and tricorn black for the trim and soffits. Can the security door come off?

Thank you. It will most likely be a rental/vacation cabin. I wanted to keep it old rustic style...did not realize the deck is modern. Will consider the black colors. Thank you very much.

What’s wrong with current color? It makes the cabin stand out from its neighbors. The only thing I’d change is the white screen door - paint it green to match window trim & the roof long eve strip needs painting. If it’s possible, maybe change out the lights for larger but still cabin apropriate style lights. If the cabin’s paint is in need pf refresh, I’d stay within same color range as current color looks good with roof.

I would paint the logs brown and trim Crisp Romaine. Try a shed roof portico over the door and a full glass storm door that you can paint in the Crisp Romaine.

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Thanks so much for the ideas...I asked fiver to make some paint color images...

I love the color suggestions...but something is still not quite right for this old cabin...

Please send any suggested tweeks....

What is the best color choices....it still looks very off!! more suggestions please?

Stain porch railing dark color as logs shown above. It will help it visually disappear. It is wrong style for a cabin. Clean up outside land completely. Random cinder blocks and bricks not a good look. Paint facia trim to match roof color. Paint screen door dark color like logs. Add some low foundation plants hardy for your zone conditions. Add nice oval wood sign naming cabin. Give it some personality. Maybe hang off side of building for interest. Something like Secret Hideaway. Plus address. Makes your property stand out for renters. Not sure what interior looks like but area looks crowded so you need to give it some identity.

Thanks so much...I will definitely add a name, sign, paint the front door, clean the yard, add landscaping...also planning to expand the back deck.

Had no idea the deck was the wrong style...I was thinking "industrial rustic-ish"...non?

I think just darkening the posts and railing goes a long way. I tried making storm/screen door a matching green but couldn’t find your exact door which looks pretty so it just needs a Hunter green exterior paint job. I put a couple strips of grass. Some boxwood plants to hide foundation along with seasonal flowers. I put some crushed granite for walkways to give a more finished look. The driveway in front needs a good tar coating. Not sure if that is driveway or street? Hope this gives you some ideas. See if you can find a local artisan who can make a nice sign for you.

It’s a cute cabin. I am no expert, but I think a medium gray would look nice on the logs. The green trim and roof would stand out. I do like the porch and steps up from your driveway. Flo had some great ideas.

Yea. Straight linear lines with cable like look is very contemporary. But just put some stain on that matches what you do on logs. Leave decking same color. It gives some depth. That metal post needs to go. I suspect it marks some utility? See if they can paint it or straighten it or do something else. It is very distracting.

WOW! I can definitely see the potential in the little "Hideout"...Thanks a million...I'm getting excited about the potential...I LOVE the concept!!! Thank you! Thank you so much for taking the time to reply!!

Pick your “identity” or “theme” for marketing the rental, then color for the cabin and posts and railing of porch. I do like the darker brown. Look at SW Black Fox. It’s a deep brown almost black. Don’t go gray. Gray isn’t best with your roof color. Love the roof color. A deep rust color could work too. Get some samples and test out first.

Awesome. Good luck. Get this place paying for itself!!

Here is house with SW Black Fox and sample.

I dont like the black on the logs. Paint them a dark brown. The green is good for the trim. The storm door needs to be the same green. I would also like to see a small roof over the front door. It will add a lot of curb appeal.