along with paint, I'd consider updated the porch posts, and redoing the flower beds. (those shrubs are just scraggly)

I gave you a darker blue color for the siding like this one. looks nice w/the brick. Also brought in straight porch columns.

and, if you brought in cedar posts, and tried these color combos:

(the shrubs still need to go. I'd do these posts and remove the white railing.

or you could do a black metal railing. (any chance of doing a metal roof on the porch portion?)

and if you've ever considered painting the brick (Romabio is the best product) ignore the shutters on these examples

Before and after:

Thank you Beth! I appreciate your suggestions. Yes - the bushes stay scraggly - we have the deer to thank for that.

they'd prob love flowers even more! I know there are some shrubs/plants they don't like. look into those

Patricia, what color is that green in the above photo?