Looks like a MCM ranch. I think new paint, new landscaping, removing the shutters & maybe frame out the windows beefier (?), but the contrasting paint may be enough. Can’t really see what your front door looks like, maybe paint or change it. ... things like that. I’d definitely get a new landscape & possibly a new hardscape.

if you want to go more mcm, the shutters will have to go, the brick should be paint, the house siding a different color and I'd try to bring in some horizontal cedar woodwork either in some siding or fence work.

door needs to be a bolder color, no pastels.

Even if you just did a partial wood wall, like this one, on the side or in front, that would also work

landscape is a whole other ball of wax. mcm is about clean lines, hardscape minimal plantings, etc. I'll leave that one to the garden people (post this over in landscape design too). have you looked at any mcm exterior features?

this type of wood work, w/grays/blacks/whites,,,look great. notice the yards.

I love the exterior on this one. and the charcoal coloring

Remove the hedge and get rid of the shutters.

Thank you everyone for the suggestions! Beth and Beverly - thank you especially for the photos. Beverly that was just what I needed- a pro photoshopping my digs... I wanted to go dark but was lacking the confidence- thanks for the creative boost.

I might go even darker - more of a charcoal color and paint the brick too. Definitely get rid of the shutters and shades. Those windows are great! If you need more privacy, maybe plant another tree in the front yard.

Your brick needn’t necessarily be painted. It’s not a “used” brick, therefore, I think you could leave it as is. I spend a great deal of time in Palm Springs, and brick very similar to yours is very common in MCM design ( as well as stone ). So, you might want to leave it, I would. It reminds me of the brick at one of retro MCM hotels that I stay in.

I think you've received some good advice. I would not paint the brick, but would like others said remove shutters, paint, simple landscaping, etc. Are you planning on giving your roof some needed attention?