This Bungalow's got beautiful lines. It would be a crime to remove any of it's historic features, like the brick balusters. To add a pillar in the middle would ruin the flow of the front porch, needlessly close it in and obstruct your view from the inside. That massive span is meant to be there. It feels strong and the mass of the brick feels sturdy - one of the characteristics of a craftsman bungalow. What your house does need is color and some landscaping. The Craftsman style is known by its earth tones - colors from nature. A dark sage body color and a light sage trim with a Cherokee red would be a correct historic look for this house. The main body color should complement the brick, not match it - hence the sage. The Cherokee red gives a nod back to the brick and adds a little punch. A darker architectural shingle would also feel correct. The rectangular details on the top of your pillars are begging for another subtle architectural detail on top of them. This extends the shape and gives these light blocks some meaning. The horizontal band that connects them helps the arch feel a bit less stark and goes a long way in giving your house the interest you're looking for. Shakes on the dormer are a nice-to, not a have-to. But the interest they bring draws the eye up and just adds more architectural detail. Vertical muntins in the windows and a door painted the same color as the window trim help to make this cottage a little more charming and tailored. Taking the storm door off sure would look nice. It does look like it's sheltered enough to do so. Part of the reason that it feels like there is too much brick, is that there is very little landscaping...well, what you've got is a start, anyway. Typical Craftsman landscaping is not too fussy. It's usually hardier plants and bushes that add texture and color. Just flowers might feel a little light and a little sparse in front of so much brick. Different heights will make it more interesting, with the taller plants on the corners to frame the whole vignette. P.S. Reading through some of these suggestions almost makes my heart break. I've seen too many of these bungalows ruined by shortsighted people who try to match these great houses to the latest fads by taking out the very things that make them charming (like the brick railing...I can assure you, it's original and integral to the design). I had the privilege own a 1914 bungalow for 10 years and to nurse it back to health. When we sold it, I was impressed with the fact that we are only caretakers of the houses we own for a relatively short period, and then we pass them to the next caretaker. This makes me want to enhance only if it's sensitive to the original intent and character. Here's what it could look like...

OUCH! Re: the photo's showing pre-ownership. I love all the changes you made. If that's a mantel leave the picture where it is. If not a mantel I'd move it down a little. I like the plant idea, putting it only one on the left and large, tall. You'd have to move it when having a fire. I like the simplicity. Don't clutter it up with a lot of "stuff". Looking again re: plant maybe not so tall OR no change at all. Don't frame the painting. Beautiful rooms! I want your ceiling.

Definitely some good advice here. The floors are a big upgrade and add a lot of pattern so keep the rest of the room simple, solid color, neutral furniture. Keep all wood tones the same color if you add any wood, i.e. tables, etc. or go with black. For wall colors, I think a medium warm gray (a little darker than the current light gray) or a neutral shade of beige (match colors in the floor tile). if you don't want the sharp white ceiling contrast, you can paint the ceilings 1/2 shade of the wall color. I prefer satin wall paint or eggshell finish that does not have a high gloss finish and flat paint for the ceilings. Adding a solid color rug will also tone down the busyness of the floors. Decide on the style of light fixtures you like and keep them in the same color tones, i.e. silver, black, bronze, etc. If you have chrome and silver handles in the kitchen, keep with the silver on other fixtures. If you need a ceiling fan, go with black blades. Congrats on your first home purchase. Enjoy the design and decorating process, and make it yours.

My snacks, drinks, a lot of pizza, and my band lol!! I remember my friend birthday’s party last year, he has a big house out of town! where we can be wild and loud all night long, we had such a crazy party next to the pool, my friend invited around 200 people !! he hired event lighting hire for audio and lighting services and to be honest they made the whole fun, I always used to bring so many snacks with me cause my friend always eats them LOL !! But in the end it was a crazy party and i’m really excited for the next one soon !