Are those cultured stone? They look good enough to not hit my faux stone button. :) There may be a stigma associated with fake stone, but not the veneer stuff that is real stone. I'm a brick person, I'm a stone person. And there is certainly ugly brick out there. Yours might not be as nice in person as it looks in the photo but from here it looks like the good stuff, well laid out, in nice colors. A deep foresty or blackish green trim might blend the brick with roof colors, especially if you go with a darker grey. Some roof colors are off-limits in some climates of course... Brick is good with your house because it's such a classic style, the horizontal brick contrasting with the pointy gothic peak. It's just a very pleasing pattern, and if you do stone, I'd prefer it in your first two styles. But really, even they are almost too natural and unstructured. They'd be okay, but I personally would direct my efforts at something else. Okay, cuz I like it. But we really need a wide shot from the street that shows more of the front of the house I think! As far as I know, you have a stone garage or pagoda wing or something. That might change my feelings about the brick. When I was trying to pick out a trim color for a brick/stucco/wood trim house, I sort of enjoyed looking at the "historically appropriate" colors from the local historic commission.

What I would suggest is that you drive around your town/city and look for houses with stone that you like. Stop and ask the homeowners if they have the name or where they got it. Compliment their taste and home and most people will be happy to share details. Let them know if your house isn't that close ... some people don't want a copy of their house right on the same street! Dress nicely. If you have one, bring a small baby/child with you ... it makes people less nervous!

thanks! grey-greens now that's an idea, I will look into it! nothing is really finished yet but I'll try and post a good shot of the kitchen and bathroom soon. the pink bathroom was definitely what clinched the place for me!

No, stone would ruin the look of the house. I would consider another color for the paint. Its just way too bright. Concentrate on landscaping. Get a landscaper to draw up a plan. If you decide to diy, you can follow the plan and work on it little by little.