she is having the exposed foundation covereed in stone Probably already knows not to do anything with paint color until the stone is done. After the stone is up, she might have a dozen new color directions to chase. :D Exterior isn't like interior. Interior you do not have to have every last stitch in place to fit a room with color. As long as the basics, permanent elements are in place you can work color. Exterior isn't near as malleable because Mr. Sunshine is so darn intense and direct outside. Get the foundation covered in stone and then take another look. I'm thinking, with the stone in place, she should consider going light and neutral on the body or commit big and go with a dark, punchy color scheme with some drama. Safe midtones could add up to just a mediore color outcome for that house. A really cute house, btw.

Having gone through the process of picking exterior colors, I agree with the above poster that you must get sample pots and try the colors outside at your house. Sample boards work - I used old boards and leftover pieces of drywall - because then you can walk around the house with them. I was amazed at how different a color looked in the front of my house versus the back. If the store where you plan to buy the paint does not offer the sample pots, Home Depot can make up sample pots in colors from other companies. You then have to test it against your paint chip, but it is amazing how well their computer is able to match a color. Do not try to save money by not testing your colors.

I would look at a different color for the siding and I happen to love grayed green with brick A new front door with either a wood finish or painted but with some glass in it. What you really need is some landscaping. If that walkway is from the street it needs to be wider for sure and if from the driveway then you need one from the street to the front door

This could not be any more basic, but it gives you an idea of massing. One thing to consider is that the level of the garage probably lower than the house. Another is whether your house can support a second level.