high end european cottage transitional craftsman estate residence with natural materials similar to luxury countryside homes apply realistic materials including light natural cedar shake siding limestone or fieldstone masonry base and chimney dark charcoal architectural shingles or slate roof painted white wood trim and window frames natural timber beams and porch accents traditional divided light windows main body painted cedar shake siding in soft warm white not stark white slight cream undertone secondary areas if appropriate smooth painted brick in matching tone base natural limestone with subtle color variation buff sand light taupe chimney if present full height natural stone with depth and texture trim slightly off white subtle contrast
