Barn Red is the heart of this exterior, and it does exactly what an old farmhouse red is supposed to do. It reads warm and grounded, a little dusty rather than fire-engine bright, so the house feels rooted and welcoming instead of loud. On siding it carries beautifully across a big wall, catching the light without ever looking flat.
Then you brighten it all up with Antique White on the trim, a soft warm white that frames the windows, corners, and porch posts so the red has somewhere to breathe. For the front door, Charcoal Black drops in a confident near-black anchor that makes the entry feel finished and intentional. Put the red on the body, run the white around every edge and trim line, and save the charcoal for the door so it lands like a quiet exclamation point.