Texture would draw eyes also - throw is sort of cali's paint color - https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-3634578/madison-park-chunky-knit-throw.jsp?skuid=76315700ci_mcc=ci&utm_campaign=BLANKETS/DOWN/THROWS&utm_medium=CSE&utm_source=bing&CID=shopping20&utm_campaignid=73065129&utm_adgroupid=2721884596&msclkid=7e18f82e71411078c8e5a5a0c68f7506&gclid=CMT9rqiv8uQCFQaygQodD4gGIg&gclsrc=ds

The stone is not actual stone, it is likely a veneer. But, it is high quality with the look and feel of stone. Urban Puddy is very close to your inspiration photo. The trim would be done in Elephant Ear. Do you think those colors are simple enough? I am definitely looking for a more classic look.

Thanks Beverly! The timbers are actually painted in the same chocolate brown color as the window and roof line trim as well as gutters. And the house is painted wood (been painted several times over the years house circa 1980) although we've only been here two years and inherited the bad peachy sandy beige siding and chocolate brown trim. I agree the darker pic you attached is appealing. Right now I'll be taping up several colors I've picked up. They range from mid toned to darker grays mostly with a green undertone. (I'll post some pics this afternoon.) And we don't see a choice of keeping the chocolate brown trim if we really want to enhance the appeal of the house. So we really ought to get rid of the chocolate brown trim for good--which will include also replacing the gutters and downspouts to a different color (they need replacing anyhow). I'm attaching a closer image of the timbers in the front door area and one looking in from the driveway to the front deck. After paint, trim and gutter color is chosen, we'll tackle a paint color the front door. It's scary now as it has some sort of faux finish with actual leaves embedded and painted over. Since it's an oversized custom door size we are trying to fix it rather than replacing it. The front door is to the immediate right in the deck pic. The two doors in deck photo lead to the dining room and the other to the kitchen. Will also replace light fixtures. It's always a domino effect major project to redo an exterior but it's sorely needed. Thank you again for your time, interest and sharing of talent.

Hey Beth, you commented on my post about our lake house...if you scroll up to May 2017 post you will see our updated pics of how we finished it off! We actually tore it down and built new on the exact same footprint!