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Barnhart Gallery I think that's a perfectly charming idea, and true to your style which is evident in your LR. Watch those toasty toes, kids!

Rose Griegorian Events, LLC Is that brick on parts of the exterior? How about white-washing it and painting the shutters a glossy black? Not sure what the front door looks like, but a matching black or a glossy red could update it. Your living room is charming (as are the kids)!

houssaon I like a green (as in the color) roof. Here are some great examples to give you an idea of color choices: Modern Cottage Exterior

I'm not sure about this dark gray, but the foundation is a light colored rubblestone similar in color to your brick: Northshore Cottages

This is a stunning example of paint color for a green roof: Horse Farm 1. Notice that the trim is a couple of shades DARKER than the body of the house and also note the DARK green shutters: Horse Farm 2

White would also work as seen in this example: Warwick, NY Residence: Exterior. Think of the natural stain shakes as a stand in for your brick, which I would not paint or white wash.

Good luck!

cewstenta Thank you thank you! I love interesting trim, too...it seems to be making a comeback... I will also check out the natural stains!!! Great advice! ...and yes- the brick is on the exterior. It's not a bad brick, but I want the house to feel more contiguous or something (maybe even look a little bigger? - not that I care!). The choppiness of the exterior definitely makes the house look way small.

ps- I'm actually very fire-safety aware....I probably took a picture as I was saying "please step away "(notice the looks on their faces ;)