I’d definitely match the trim with the bays and would definitely not paint or stain the brick.

For a simple update, I suggest you paint all the trim white, the shutters and front door a charcoal grey. But that is simple enough to visualize so I'm showing a kit and caboodle option with larger front steps and improve the landscaping and walkway (you can also do these updates in the simple option) .

Don't paint the brick, it's really nice. The mismatched trim between the door and the bay windows is unattractive and the shutters look faded. The landscaping could use a bit of attention.

But, basically, it's a pretty house.

Its a pretty house, I like the brick. Painting the brick, can also be very expensive, and then it will require maintenance, every so often. I would paint the trim around the door and all trim, white. I also would spend my money, widening the porch, and leaving all the brick alone.

What color should I paint the shudders?