I think you are being too harsh. I suppose if I was going to spend money I would consider changing the garage vent to an arched window, and possibly putting a vine pergola structure or some kind of beam over the garage door and do more substantial lanterns.

I would get rid of the meatball bushes and consult with a local landscaper about what grows best that would give you shape and structure making a path to the front door. I think the feeling of walking through a mini-arbor -- weeping cherries? -- would be nice, but a landscaper might have some perfect suggestions that deer don't like.

Otherwise you have a nice house sitting on a rise in the sun with pleasant ornamental trees/ What's not to like?

This house would need a major structural overhaul to either look farmhouse or midcentury modern. This is a neo-eclectic style house. If you are going to paint something I would consider painting the siding so it's not so bright, but I think this house looks like what it looks like more or less, because it's a certain style. I agree with getting more substantial lanterns and then as suggested above, I think I would landscape

Your exterior not look bad. I would paint or lime wash the brick.

Larger lanterns, for sure.

You might also consider garage doors with windows across the top since the garage is so prominent.

modern farmhouse or MCM are not going to happen with that house, unless it came with a really big money tree.IMO the brick lookd glued on and not very attractive so agoinst my usual comment I wou\ld paint the brick the same as the siding and go to work on some much better landscaping and if you want to keep the brick then a much different color for the siding like a gray or anice gray/ green and yes to a new gaage door

On the round top windows are those grids between the glass or an interior grid? If interior grid I would remove them.

What color was the roof before? I wonder if you are just reacting to the change, more than the actual color. I agree with those who suggested putting your effort into landscaping and lighting. And a nice large window above the garage door would do wonders to bring that big white mass into proportion.

Thank you all for taking the time to offer up suggestions. The grids are in the windows. The roof was brown

I will definitely change out the lights and consider new garage doors with windows on the top. I also do need a railing so I will get a quote on that . mytwo cents, I love the idea of those planters! Will definitely take the advice on the landscaping.

I painted my bricks gray. Best decision about the house that i have ever made. Paint yours

IMO plantings will make the house seem less stark. You have a lot of space to work with, which could turn into something really lovely. I'd do native plantings which are water-efficient and beautiful! For plantings (like furniture) start with the big stuff (trees/ large shrubs and also define planting areas). A serviceberry tree or a group of aspens are nice. I'd consult a landscaper who works in natives. Landscaping can be done in sections (but pref according to a well conceived plan) so it doesn't have to be too expensive.