I Like Yard's sketch... added dark grey shutters, red door, and planter to the left of door for additional curb appeal. I find the white shutters with white trim and white door takes away from the look of the house. For cheap, you could paint them and make the white trim pop. This post was edited by SC77 on Sat, Apr 19, 14 at 21:50

Post this on Home Decorating and Design, with a little more information about what colors you like and some close up pictures if you have them.

For sure, the house is not ugly. You may not like the brick, but it’s not ugly. Romabio is recommended for brick but if looking for general guidelines, you need a mineral paint for brick. A lime wash is also an option. I’d go with a cream color for the brick and Urbane Bronze for trim, or accent colors. Classic wooden stained door. It will all look very clean, classic and stylish. Update any lights and make sure they are the right size. The columns appear a bit puny, but probably not enough to do anything about. I like their taper. You’ll get the biggest bang for your buck with new landscaping. Please don’t trim shrubs into balls, globes, trapezoids.. Plant arching shrubs such as nine bark (arching growth habits are SO elegant, lovely and natural looking). I’ve just ordered a Little Quick Fire hydrangea: it blooms all the time with flowers that are white and dusty pink. It’s also the kind of plant I picture for southern regions. Have no idea if you get a true autumn down there but shrubs with fall color would be great. Keep your landscaping simple but interesting.

The siding is going to be replaced so need new paint colors - top half is going to be shake shingle, thinking BM white dove. The bottom will be lap siding and I would love a fun color. I have been looking at colors such as BM Caldwell Green, Hemlock, Rosepine. Anything in the blue - green - periwinkle family. Open to other colors as well.