The brick is attractive. It’s one of the better features and could be accentuated with better trim colors. A less stark white would give it a better cohesiveness. The windows could also use grids to break up the black holes.

I do not thinks grids are the answer for the windows but I do agree to leave the brick as is and think about a much darker color for windows and trim I would also lose that bay window and get a black front door .The front porch can be quite attractive once you can see it after the hedge comes out . IMO landscaping will do more for the house than messing with the brick.

I don’t personally have experience with lime wash or German smear, but either one would look fantastic on your house (along with your other plans). Once completed, it will be a gorgeous transformation.

How did this work out for your brick? We also have peach brick. We’ve considered doing German schmear as well

We would love to see how this turned out!