Spring Spruce Up
Very nice house. 1949 is late for the style, but it looks like a foursquare with gable roof. There were lots of variations. I would go with natural soft colors like light tan, very soft yellows, creams etc. for the body and browns, reds and woodtones for trim and shutters.
I used Duron "yellow buff" on interior "stucco" plaster in my house. It is a warm, creamy white that is almost yellow. It really enhances the texture. I considered using it on my stucco exterior, but feared being too repetitive.
J. Myers is right: shutters should operate, or look like they could. Sometimes storm windows interfere with complete closure of real shutters, but no one would know the difference. The classic shutter color is dark green, which might be nice in your case.
Have fun. If you make a mistake, paint is reversible.
From J. Meyers:
Shutters: Enlarge and make functioning (actually moving/ swinging) ones that match the size of the window. Ignore anything that keeps the shutter from opening all the way... it only makes them more charming and real. Very cozy look.
Colors: Use the red to your advantage by highlighting the inside of the arches, porch ceiling, front door, and perhaps the alcove-like ledges where the windows and doors are recessed into the wall (remember, you don't have to use that same value of red... play with the different shades until you find one that's not so bold and contrasting; you could cause a brain aneurysm of a passerby by using such dark red everywhere). But the natural brick is a cool thing. Don't paint it, but if it already is, then your possibilities are endless.
Great House!
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