Is there any depth to that element or is it at the same plane as the main part of the house?

It’s less than a foot deep. It’s just a facade except it connects to dormer roof.

Paint the siding a color to compliment the brick and roof...

it's the stark contrast of the colors that draws attention to it.

I would choose a color like SW Sturdy Brown for the siding and all the trim for a dramatic unifier. the setting is stunning. Have you sampled any colors?

Not yet. We’re just trying to decide which way to go:) we haven’t moved in yet so we’re figuring out what needs to be done with home empty:) do you think it need an overhang or porch roof over door??

It is the roof color that causes the most disconnect. I would add a front vestibule if budget allowed rather than a porch.

Do you have a budget?

This is really crude, but I'd do something like this.

One of the problems is the windows. Except for the ones in the brick, they all seem to be the same size, and I would expect them to have divided lites (grills).

Difficult to suggest what might be done with so little information. Find a local architect/designer/builder to review the construction and plan to give you some realistic ideas that meet you budget.

I like both of those ideas. The change in front and the vestibule idea. Thanks!

I dont think it needs any structural changes, but, yes, it definitely could use a better color paint. Do you plan on keeping the red roof? Pick a color from the brick, that also goes well with the roof color you either have, or will have.

The shape is a variation of Tudor revival in the main massing with the cat slide roof on front gable and what looks to be a Jerkinhead roof over the garage.

Is the wing on the left the same age as the rest of the house or newer?

I am wondering if this originally had fake half timbering at least on the main part of the house around the brick gable what was subsequently removed and replaced with siding.

even if you only focus on the brick as a focal point, just painting out all the white trim on it would help. the trim, bow window and picture window trim all in a brown tone to blend with the brickwork.

the arch entry is cute, I'd paint the doorway& front door an accent color.

Ponder the siding when budget allows, a verticle woodgrain would compliment the brick. the garage doors are too prominant light, you've got a pretty setting for something that looks more rustic.

Thanks! I really appreciate all your input.

I'd paint everything inside the door arch the same color. Was the brick added later?

A quick change would be new garage doors. I used wood to bring back some wood tones that might have been there if pal is correct and faux timbers were removed from the left of the house.

If you want to keep the Tudor details, I would suggest a simple color scheme for the exterior. Adding a porch really destorys any reference to Tudor Revival.

I would limewash the brick.

Thank you so much. Great pics. Limewashing the brick is a good idea. The extensions on the front like the first two pictures look great.

This is why you really need a sensitive architect to bring out the best in your home.

We are moving from Seattle to Richmond, VA. So we’re doing this long distance lol:) I have to go back and find an architect/ design remodel person:) but I’m very thankful for all the input here. At least we have a place to start:)

These eyebrow awnings could be fit on the brick between the door and the eaves and built long enough to provide cover for the porch if supported.

That’s very nice! Thanks:)

I think you'd greatly help the house to do something as PPF suggests: tearing the whole Tudor thing off and reworking with the porch you want. You'd probably end up re-roofing the main part, but the resale value alone would be worth it (unless all the neighbor's houses are equally quirky).

Thanks:) we’re trying to see what would work best. The neighborhood is all custom homes. Many of them are modern with some colonials thrown in… it is Virginia after all lol:) anything we do will have to be approved through the HOA and their 80+ pages of architecture cc&r:) but this house is listed as contemporary so we have some wiggle room.