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How about painting the entire house a sand beige top to bottom with shutters in your color choice. I'm partial to green so would probably pick a dark sage green or any shade other than primary green. I can't tell the roof color, but if it's blue, then perhaps navy shutters. I like the plant lay-out in the comment above. I really like Craftsman-style houses and wonder if you could make the columns on the front in that style. I don't know how that would be done, but I'll bet some of the Hometalkers would know.
Hey Debbie-Congrats on the new house! I think a lot of readers are confusing the front and back pictures.
About the front: I don't think shutters would fit on those upper windows due to the heighth of the porch roof (Sorry😕). But, some decorative awnings on those 2 windows would be great! They come in so many colors/stripes/styles! So, now you're better off thinking trim color(s). And if you use a stripe or pattern, you can incorporate a brick color with whatever you choose-what colors do you decorate with?
Next: About that porch roof-what's going on there? It looks like it used to extend out past the current porch (marks on the brick). And it needs a new roof, looks mossy.
Can't see your steps or much of the porch itself, but I do think those wrought iron posts can be replaced with something more substantial.
Add a big pretty hanging pot, chairs, rug...
Backyard: I'd check that porch roof for durability also. The backyard is a blank slate, and that little path leads to the garage/storage?
Before you close: Have you had both porches checked out? And, did you know there is a big branch on the very top of your roof???
Good luck!!!🤞
Red brick is so nice and traditional. My suggestion would be:
Paint the inside of the window frames black. Leave the outer edge white. Hang a pretty lacy half curtain in each to add to the charm. (tension rod and inexpensive lace panels work great)
Paint your front door light celery green. That includes the storm door, but keep the border white.
The most "clash" comes from the white blank line of concrete at the bottom of the house. I'd say paint that as close a color to the brick as possible to "ground" the overall look. Then put plants in that are light and airy, hopefully a lighter green or verigated. A pretty english ivy at the corners of the porch will add softness and could be encouraged to grow up the wrought iron columns.
The house already has a lot going on, sorry, but shutters and awnings are just adding to the confusion.
Just my two cents, but the older I get (and I am older than dirt) but none the less, I am so bored by every house looking like the next. I have come to believe that our houses should reflect the inner you. In keeping with the traditional brick, I think shutters of a non-traditional color would make your house worth remembering when folks drive by. I believe you should pick a color that is very special to you or calls to you and just go for it!!!! Mixing the two styles makes it your own. Congrats on getting such a gorgeous place. You are so lucky. I know it's not the kind of advise you were hoping for but I just hope you are brave in your convictions of doing something out of the ordinary, something that says it's you, and letting the rest of us be in awe of it when we pass by your house.