PIP: Choosing siding and stone

[aprilfool]

We are building a new house. Here is a mock up of what it will look like:



We are trying to decide what type of stone to get for the front. I think we are going with this color siding, Flagstone by CertianTeed:



I was originally thinking about a grey/blue stone like this:


But now I am thinking maybe we need something brighter and more multi-colored like this:



Thoughts? TIA for your help!

[magdala9]

That grey blue stone is very pretty.

[FoxInFiji]

I like the multi-colored. Stone that is similar colors to the siding will just blend together. Some color contrast adds depth and interest. Here's some blue and gray siding with stone examples:






They all have some amount of contrast.

[boiler717]

I like the bottom option better.

[aprilfool]

May 25, 2012 22:57:13 GMT -5 FoxInFiji said:

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Thanks for the photos! I really like this light colored stone. Do you think something light this would look too light with the white porch?

[sratsey]

LOVE the blue siding. While I think both options work, I also vote for the stone that has more contrast. It really depends on what look you're going for. Some people prefer more muted, tone on tone.

[aprilfool]

May 26, 2012 16:12:29 GMT -5 sratsey said:

LOVE the blue siding.

I know, I do too. How do you think it will look with a glossy black door?

[sratsey]

May 26, 2012 18:15:44 GMT -5 aprilfool said:

May 26, 2012 16:12:29 GMT -5 sratsey said:

LOVE the blue siding.

I know, I do too. How do you think it will look with a glossy black door?

I would pull a color from the stone and do a very dark, charcoal gray door.

Actually I DID do a very dark, charcoal gray door ;D

[WOT?*]

I'd be tempted to pull out the reds or russets rather than the gray. Not a vivid red but more of a barn red or deep berry or russet. The charcoal gray would look very nice too though. It really depends on how little red and how much blue/neutral is in the stone when it's applied. If it's predominantly reds, I change my vote. I would want the door to contrast with and complement the stone, not blend in.

[tarheels]

I agree with Fox that you need contrast.

[sratsey]

May 28, 2012 6:46:21 GMT -5 WOT?* said:

I'd be tempted to pull out the reds or russets rather than the gray. Not a vivid red but more of a barn red or deep berry or russet. The charcoal gray would look very nice too though. It really depends on how little red and how much blue/neutral is in the stone when it's applied. If it's predominantly reds, I change my vote. I would want the door to contrast with and complement the stone, not blend in.

I also love the idea of a red door, especially with the blue siding.

[FoxInFiji]

May 26, 2012 11:04:23 GMT -5 aprilfool said:

May 25, 2012 22:57:13 GMT -5 FoxInFiji said:

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Thanks for the photos! I really like this light colored stone. Do you think something light this would look too light with the white porch?

No I don't think that would look too light at all. The white trim on the house still pops next to the light colored stone. That house is the same house as the photo right below it in my original post. They are both pins I have from the Gardenweb here if that helps:
ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/build/msg102347282276.html