How would you update the exterior of this brick cottage? I think it is very cute, but it could use something else. I'm just not sure what it is. Should we paint it? Does it need railing on the porch? What about a porch swing?

This is the house.

what do you guys think about doing a whitewash like this on the brick and leaving the bottom of the porch brick as is?

or should we just do a complete cover of a creamy white?