Thank you, Judy. What is your thought on mixing it up with shake siding? I get scared about painting brick outdoors. you think it would help the look?

I agree about removing the shutters, but I would not paint the brick. I would try to work with what you have before adding other elements. Can you take a picture from further back so that the whole house can be seen at once? How do those large trees impact the house?

Judy, I don't need to replace the cream siding because it's in good condition, as is the brown roof. I wanted to replace just the front siding. by the porch and around the garage to add some interest.

The trees tower over the house, making it dark.

Hi tannabo, there isn't anything majorly wrong with your house it's the yard that's unhappy. You need some beautiful landscaping and it'll liven up your home. The one change I would make to the house would be to add a pop of color to the front entrance. Painting the front door a teal color pulling the color from your plants would add interest to the house and help with the curb appeal. Also I see from your ideabook that you like the shake siding I "personally" don't think it's necessary however if it's something that you really want go for it.

Landscaping ( or RE landscaping) is what your house needs. Those trees look huge, I love trees, however, those need to be trimmed back or one removed. Power wash the pavers & anything else that needs it. Are these photos from when the previous owner had it?

yes, we've not moved in

I need to add some color but I have no idea what will work with cream siding, brown brick, brown roof. I thought cedar shutters but the advice on here is no shutters. What colors should I use and where? garage door, front door, side garage entry door, shake siding?

Oh, just checking since I didn't want to make negative comments re the "stuff " on the porch area.

bailey, lol, totally agree!

we will be getting new gutters and soffets which will be white to match the window trim

What about adding cedar shake siding to the front? that would enhance the brick?

What colors do you like? Your home should be a reflection of you. What is your style preferences? If teal is to overwhelming or not what your looking for pick something that still adds interest to the front of the house but speaks to you.

I love cottage, farmhouse styles. I'm doing an interior redo of this house and I'll post my ideas so you get a feel of my style. The outside completely stumps me.

Here are some farmhouse and cottage style exterior maybe some of these will help you pick a color.

Your house is very neutral some you can pick just about any color to complement it.

Typo I meant *so* not some.

should the garage door match the side door and front doors? how does that work?

Well it's your preference. What colors do you like?

Here is a mix

Here are some matching.