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If you want it to recede into the surroundings use a dark colour such as Woodland or Monument. Use it on walls and roof. Using it vertically and horizontally would add a nice feature to it when up closer. The hardwood for trims, architraves, etc. would look fantastic, in particular if they were kept oiled rather than left to go grey.... A light colour would mean the dwelling could be cooler in summer perhaps but shading from tree's may work just as well. If a light colour was used it would stand out from kilometres away.... not ideal at all.

Thanks for the replies. I think regardless ill need to paint the posts a darker colour, so you arent seeing the red colour through the boxing. Any advice on the painting would be appreciated :)

sadly just found out we cant use the copper paint for external door use :( but have found this colour which is close to the copper. Thoughts? thanks :)