"Mint green" can mean different things to different people so you should show a sample of what it means to you and Granny. Also, you should say exactly what you're painting. Will it include the brick? Without knowing the exact color, I'll venture to say that it does not sound good to me. I'm imagining something on the low class side, as colors go. To be sure, what is killing any potential the front of the house has is the hedges lining the walk. It is negative to the maximum and no matter how you trim it, it will remain so. Ditto for large shrubs in front of windows and porch. Just plain grass at both sides of the walk would be vastly superior. We can't see the yard, but based on the hedges, I imagine the general landscaping is in need of a major overhaul.

Try going much darker paint on the siding and garage doors. Similar to the front door. (Beautiful door btw) Shutters either painted black or the dark stained cedar is quite popular. Add 3 new exterior fixtures at minimum 30” in a black iron modern style. Use false garage door hardware in the same finish. I would also beef up the columns. You have great curb appeal! Enjoy your new home

I think I’m jumping the gun on curtains. I need help as you can tell. Ok so I’ll back off on curtains. We need to seat 6 people. We have young children need a lounge are and more comfortable space. I’m open to anything. there is so much gray and I know its because the house is so bare and it’s stressful for me. This room is connected to another room with carpet. I’ll send a picture of the adjacent room. I’ll also get you a better scale photo. Note that the adjacent room needs help too.

That's a nice built in bookcase. Don't paint it just yet- but for sure clean it up and declutter it. Part of the reason it's driving you nuts is that you have been collecting junk instead of being organized, and it shows. Once it's cleaned up- plan on a couple of those sections being dedicated to guest goodies- towels, toiletries, ect. You don't need to replace the floor just yet either- but yes, a nice big rug will help that floor out a lot. Are you planning on keeping the desk area in there too, or is that being moved out? If you are keeping the office stuff, then a nice convertible couch/sleeper sofa will probably work better than a regular bed or a daybed. There's a pretty good array of sofas out there now, here's a couple links of them (and some daybeds too!) https://www.housebeautiful.com/shopping/furniture/g28552235/sleeper-sofas-for-small-spaces/ https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-sleeper-sofas-pull-out-couches.html How often do you have guests sleep over vs needing the area for folks to change for the pool? If you want that room to serve for changing, then you will need to do something waterproof for the floor- take out the office stuff and a more casual daybed scenario might be best. If you have guests sleep over on the regular, then do consider making that a fully dedicated bedroom space with a real bed- no changing room or office action if you go this route.