I responded in the remodeling forum, too. But you might get more play over here so I'm going to re-post, too.

I don't hate the red. It's not far off from the Cherokee Red that was FLW's signature color for floors and some trims. And your house has a FLW vibe to it, too, with the simple, low lines and the light brick. I would keep the red, but I would paint the garage door to blend in with the brick. Maybe get rid of the country-style storm/screen door -- if that's a vintage front door, keep it. If not, and it's some sort of fiberglass raised-panel thing, consider something like what Crestview Doors offers.

Here is a link that might be useful: FLW Cherokee Red

tear out those bushes and put in a flower bed that flows at a gentle angle from the driveway around the house for a much wider bed than is currently there. I,d repaint the trim and garage doors and the main door to a color that works with the brick color and that you find more appealing. I think it would look nice brown. I would put a tall planter on each side of the door a tall narrow evergreen in it. Congrats on the new house I really like it.

Your new home is quite handsome -- clean lines, nice materials, looks comfortable and sheltering.

As much as I like Frank Lloyd Wright and his Cherokee Red, your red overwhelms the house. A soft gray blue or gray green would work better with the cream brick, the tan roof, and any landscaping you might do.

Since the garage dominates the house facade, I'd save up for a nicer garage door style. It's not a cheap fix, but would add a lot to your home in terms of looks and perhaps value too. Don't get anything fussy, but something with clean, strong lines that could work with a contemporary home.

A more contemporary door would be good too.

Other than that, just better landscaping! Those old yews block the entry & your pretty picture window.

Nice house! I like the hip roof and your front window. I agree that your garage door needs something, but maybe just repainting. I think the two windows in it date it and if you painted the whole thing, windows and all, it would look better. As it is, it takes the focus off the front door. I like the landscaping ideas you have gotten too. It will be a lot of work to get those shrubs out, but will really open up your window. I think a porch roof over your front door would do a lot for the overall look too, and separate it from the garage door.

I found some before and after house makeovers that may give you some ideas.

Better homes & gardens

Have you checked to see if the bottom of the brick is stained from mud/dirt over the years? If so, you need something of height to hide it.

This may sound more expensive than it is....we just poured two foundations for a greenhouse and "barn," but what about adding a porch that would extend to the end of the house that juts out? It would give you a deep front porch and plenty of room for furniture and plants.

I would paint the trim dark brown, and add a large pergola over the front entrance. Take out the bushes and introduce some simple landscaping.
Here is a Houzz inspiration picture.

Here is a link that might be useful: [Pergola entrance[(https://www.houzz.com/photos/lake-country-builders-transitional-exterior-minneapolis-phvw-vp~454688)

Thanks so much for the ideas and input! I especially LOVE the pergola idea. My mom had actually suggested that, but I was having trouble envisioning it until I saw that photo. I'd love to have some kind of a seating area like that on the front side of the house, since the front yard is so spacious.