im looking to find out what stone veneer color to use on my front entry steps . my house is grey w/blk shuters

Question

my house is grey with black shutters and white trim. I have a reddish front door and a black roof
id like to see what i can use other than the obvious gray.

Answer 1

Perhaps a red brick. But a more muted tone than the usual red brick. One that has gray in it. The front door should be the focus, so don't take too much attention away from that.
Your house sounds nice!

Answer 2

Your house sounds like it has a very modern yet elegant tone, so I'd keep within that same vein. A muted red might be nice and help to accent the color on your front door (because they would be leading up/pointing up to the red on your door). I would stay away from any brown/taupe colors, because that will be adding a different color family to what you already have. I don't know what color the walkway leading up to the steps is (if you have a walkway), but be sure to take that into account. I'd avoid a really bright white, because I've found that stone that color can look tacky or just take over the whole look (the same with black). If you do a grey, consider doing a smokey grey (not just a flat, concrete grey). A grey with just a bit of blue in it will be warmer, but not so warm that it throws off the rest of your colors. Avoid anything with green tints in it, or you'll end up with a Christmas pallette. :) A very dark grey--a charcoal--might look very nice. That doesn't have the stark look of solid black, but it's something besides the basic grey, and it would incorporate several of the colors already in your house--the roof, grey exterior, and white trim. You could also get a tone with some warmth to keep an inviting look to your entry.
Summary:
Muted red: the brightest option, but might look a bit odd. Not a good look if you want a more traditional/classic tone.
Smokey grey: the lightest of the three colors I've mentioned; also the only one that incorporates blue. Probably the safest option, but might possibly clash with exterior shade.
Charcoal: if you choose the right shade, this one could be the best (in my personal opinion). The darkest of the three colors. One pro: wouldn't have to worry about it clashing with any other colors. One con: difficult to choose the right shade; be careful not to go too dark, or it will look harsh. Done right, though, I think this shade will be a good continuation of the modern/elegant look that it sounds like your house has now.

Answer 3

How about something in the taupe family, some of the bluestones have a little gray as well. Have you visited the store to see what the veneer colors are that are available, you might be surprised at what a whole wall looks like verses a small chip or photo.

Answer 4

Go to www.culturedstone.com

This is Owens Corning website for cultured stone veneer and look through their various color options.

Also, go to your local landscape/stone supplier (find them in the yellow pages) and pick up a few samples. Place them where your thinking of installing them to get a feel for what they could like. You may even be able to borrow a sample board instead of buying a stone or two from each color group your interested in.

Based on your description, I would suggest a grey base colored stone with some rust coloring in it to pick up the door tones