Hi Leigh,

If it were me, I would consider speaking with a professional designer. I believe that designers will do consulting work for a reasonable fee. Reason being, I don't think you will find one color to swap out all the purple. For instance, the purple downspouts would be better white, if the gutters are white. If the gutters are brown or another color, you might choose that color. Do you like the baby blue? Do you like how much baby blue you have on your house? You may find that the French doors would look good white, while the front door would look great black, hunter green, midnight blue, red, or another "statement" color (almost anything will be better than the purple) that contrasts against the cream house. The previous owners were most likely looking to accent the cream and cut it a bit with the color, but somewhat missed the mark for your tastes (mine, too). A professional designer will help you coordinate colors and tone down how much color is used. This person will help pick out colors that you will love and will make you feel happy when you look at your home. Changing the paint will work wonders on your home, but you want to make sure that you don't keep one of the colors simply because it is there. Another consideration for color is the type of house style and geographic location. Colors that look great in a beach setting may not work well in the mountains. The consulting fee that you pay will be money well spent and will help give you piece of mind. Start to notice what colors you like on a house and which colors you don't like. Just remember. Don't keep a color just because it is there. Keep a color because you love it. Good luck. You'll do great. We look forward to seeing pictures when you are done. (So sorry for the "book". :-)