[maryg]

I have a colonial house that has a red brick front with white siding on the attached family room. The shutters are currently black with white trim on the windows. I think this makes the house look too federal especially because we have a hip roof. I am looking for color suggestions for the shutters, garage doors etc. to soften the house and give it more of a country look. Any other suggestions for softening the house besides painting the shutters? I was thinking walkways, portico...? but I don't know where to begin and want to keep it cheap. Thanks for the help!!