No shutters. There are probably paint colors that go better with your brick than the current one, and/or you could stain the brick. But this house seems ok to me -- do you have examples of what you like or are trying to get closer to? You can't really make it something it isn't... As for the front door, given that it's darkened by the overhang, I think I'd go with a bright color to make it visible. But that's just me.

Also, I don't see the copper shingles. The natural green patina that you'd have by year two seems disconnected here.

I would not paint the brick. It's supposed to be no maintenance. I think your door is very attractive--I don't see needing to change it. Your garage maybe a bit plain but it's a garage that's prominent-do you need it more so? Not sure copper and the brick and a better house color will all play nice together.

Improved landscaping and a resurfaced driveway would add life to your home.

I like the idea of posts under the portico.

I think it would look really nice with a creamy white wash/paint over the whole thing. Use a product specifically for brick. Not sure what difference it makes that brick should be maintenance free when most of the house is siding and will need periodic repainting anyway. I love the brick lining on the driveway and a color similar to that would bring it all together. I might use charcoal trim.

Don’t paint the gutters a dark color; don’t paint the gutters a contrasting color. Why would you want to draw attention to them? Everybody has gutters - they’re not a design feature.

We use a lot of painted brick in our designs but in the case of your house I rather like the brick and stucco combination. In agreement with you about replacing the garage door. Would suggest that you include lites (windows) somewhere in the door. Nothing opens up a flat garage fascade like adding windows. A definite yes to replacing the current post supporting the portico roof. Would suggest you replace with columns that are much more substantial - perhaps even have a pair of columns on each side. Would also suggest placing those columns on brick bases using the same brick as on your house.

I would not paint the brick. The house really looks good just the way it is. I would add posts to the portico. They would add something. Not skinny ones though, get some nice bigger ones. If you are in a hurricane area, then, I would think the hurricane shutters are probably necessary. Mostly what your house needs, is some much nicer landscaping, and a bit of color in some accessories, like pots, or flowers.