This is really a clean slate. I think that are many options that would be nice to add some curb appeal and some creativity. I would start by clicking the Find Local Pros link on the tool bar and have a local designer start with some initial ideas that are in line with your budget and your stile. Also you might want to consider getting a landscape person on board to help with some layout and plant planning.

I agree with the landscaping! We haven't taken possession yet and have been working with our current house n landscaping the front. It's hard to stop once you start filling in the space.
My first thought is to remove the shutters and paint the front door... Change out the exterior lights. But beyond this, I'm curious about what types of facades we could consider to make a more dramatic change. Anything to add more character!

I agree with doing different lights...something more modern yet a dark finish would still look good with the brick.

Doodle Noodle LLC. I would not get rid of the shutters but I would paint them a different color.Try something in the ochre family. The door also should be repainted. The facade has a very structured, vertical element. I would remove the three round bushes and plant something less geometric. Something lower and wide spreading. Plant flowers in front. In front of the single window I would plant something with a larger flat leaf and some day lilies. I would use wood chips in the bed. I'd also plant some evergreen shrubs with less geometric shape on the other side. Your favorite colorful low growing flowers would also add interest. The white column at the entrance doesn't make much of a statement. I would enlarge it and then put the number of the house on it and perhaps hang a lantern. Good luck.

I love the idea of widening that column. Now that you mention it- that is definitely bothering me. Is there an app or website that allows for landscape transformation with an uploaded image? As in, I upload my photo and have options to edit the landscaping in the photo? If not- that would be an awesome app.