Sorry for not labeling....the purple leave image is a 'Black Lace' sambucus (elderberry). Others are in order as posted above: 'Knockout' rose 'Black Lace' sambucus 'Midnight Rose' heuchera & 'Firestar' dianthus 'May Night' salvia & 'Julia Child' rose 'Firestar' dianthus 'Firestar' dianthus,'Julia Child' rose, 'May Night' salvia 'Jackmanii' clematis Julia & salvia

We lived in a 1956 ranch for 22 years and added a partial second story. The outcome looked a bit craftsman-ish......at least that's what people would to tell me. The first thing I would do is remove or cut back the bird box returns. They are way to big for the gable. Craftsman have wooden shakes usually, and you could replace the siding with shakes. Adding a pair of columns on either side of your garage door so that a trellis could go over the door will help soften that area. The post on the front porch would be replaced to match. Replace the front screen door with a wooden screen door or remove both doors and replace with a new wooden front door with windows at the top. Before - (small gable in the very center, top, is the playhouse in the backyard, not on the house lol) First Day: After - house was built using old brick, so we couldn't match. Addition is painted cedar shakes. Roof is four sections, meeting in the center at chimney that was extended up. Back looks just like the front with two bay windows. The upstairs addition was MBR/Bath and sitting room. You can't tell it in the pictures, but the front porch post was wrapped in lumber to make square and the bottom was boxed in and covered with cedar shakes too. I might have a photo somewhere if you'd like to see. We built new home and moved over 2 years ago.

That color your friend suggested is very pretty. You could certainly try that. Since you mention your furniture is reddish this might be a better option than a rust red wall, but I can't really say. You should choose a color that really appeals to you. Is there a certain color that shows up often in your wardrobe? That might be something to consider. You should certainly start out with doing just the wall and see how that looks. If you feel happy with that don't go any further. This is your home and you have to love it. Don't worry about accessorizing. Even just a few pillows and a throw can make that color look integrated. You can always visit here again and get advice after the wall is painted. I can't wait to see the result!

I agree with the Halcyon! It flows with the main house color, but highlights the cedar shake just enough. About the Rainwashed vs Sea Salt- can you get samples painted on the house to compare and see exactly how they look throughout the day? In general it's always best if you can see a paint color on the wall you're planning on using it on, colors look different on a screen vs on a wall with light and shadows, etc.