Nice! I like it. Are you thinking of doing the same to all the trim areas?

Just the big window. The other windows will be bright white when they're changed out. The new gutters will be white. I don't think I can stand on a ladder that high up to do the trim. I'm not that steady anymore.

Can you afford to pay someone to do the higher parts? I do think you're on to something. What you'd described as a dingy brown house is lightened and brightened considerably with the white.

Probably not this year, after the roof, new porch and windows. Plus a bunch of little jobs I need done. The eaves on the side of the house need repaired because of a bird's nest. I thought about asking for white replacements then doing the rest later... but I didn't and they have already ordered the matching color.

Oh Kathsgrdn, that looks soooo good!!!

Instead of keeping the door white though...paint it a fun color instead. There are lots of threads about it on the Decor thread, but here are some examples that are fun but not crazy.

It really brightens up the house a lot! I bet it put a smile on your face.

The white looks great!

Very nice definitely lightens and brightens.

What a difference it makes! Can't wait to see your new windows too!

Lukki Irish. I am changing the door completely to a solid one or one with just glass in the upper 1/3 of it. I painted my mostly glass door so I could decide if I want white, a color or a wood look. The current door has been red and purple.

The white looks very nice.

Sue

White sure brightens your house! I like it!

(the rubber/vinyl strips on door stops is paintable) So no need to be concerned about it.

Looks so bright! I like it. Well done. I also agree with Lukki--paint the door a fun color--bright blue or yellow. It's so cheerful!

Wow, that looks great!

Looks bright and fresh. You've made good choices :-)

White is a very clean look! Nice!

Great choice. Love the white.

Although the difference in the angle of the sunlight in the two pictures contributes a lot to the brightness of the second picture, the new, fresh white paint really perks things up. I like it a lot! And I, personally, would use the front door that is either one third or one half glass, and the rest white. Can you tell I like the clean, fresh look of white trim?

Rusty

Looks really good! If you change out your door for a solid piece, be aware of how much of an impact it will have on the lighting in the same interior area.

And may I say, I envy your energy and can-do attitude, Kathsgarden! You are a little younger than I, I think, but do so much more! My sister is like that. I blame my poor back but that's not all of it... Kudos to you for all you do.

Remind us of the color you decided for your roof. Was it a grayish color? I would look at a greyed green door maybe, along the lines of the first or third door shown by Lukki. Very striking and welcoming with brick.

Are you sure you want white gutters? Normally gutters are meant to blend in more with the brick or roof color or both, not create a prominent stripe across the house. Maybe too late to change if you have ordered.

I do like the fresh white color of the garage door and trim and agree the lighting makes a difference too.

Outsideplaying, charcoal roof. I've looked at many roofs and gutters on other brick homes and that's why I went with what I did. Everything has been ordered so no going back.

I really like the white doors! Because your front door is set back a little bit and in the shade, I think white is the perfect color for it.

Looks terrific!

It's a really good looking house with some nice features. These upgrades are going to freshen it up a lot.