Cover it with board and batten and paint it as well..it is cutting the house up too much

I was considering that Brandi. My other thought was to paint it white.

I like this house and would like for my house to look similar. I won't be able to get rid of the brick bohemoth, but I'd like to do something with it.

You could build your porch out but if you just paint it I think the pattern will be too busy with all of the board and batten.it shouldn't be too costly

I like the idea of the raw wood front door in the inspiration photo

I'm noticing that the front door looks smaller than the windows. I'm not sure how exactly, but I think you need to address that doorway area differently than the rest of house. Maybe someone else has good ideas...

The door is recessed back, Marlene, but it's probably the same size as the windows. I see what you mean, I never noticed that before.

With the board and batten how would the brick look if it were stuccoed over?

I would reconsider doing everything in board and batten. You already have too many vertical lines.

Stacked stone is a good idea, thanks.

@Groveraxle- should i reconsider for the entire house or just the brick part?

ammks, I thought you were considering something other than board and batten for the brick. Maybe this will help. Here is your house with board and batten siding and shutters, and again with a stone veneer. (Here's hoping your contractor is better at installing siding than I am.)

Wow! Thanks Grover! Seems like you're quite good at installing :)