on the front: remove the shutters and invest in landscaping. If you really want to spend, remove that semi-circle window. It’s an affectation from the 90s McMansion era and takes a regal stately home into shopping mall design. From on the back: paint The siding so it blends in. Build decks that bring you down to earth in stages. And again, lots if landscaping to tie the house into the landscape.

You might gain inspiration from the makeover Sarah Richardson did for a contemporary ski chalet. She has a series of videos on YouTube and pics on her website. In your case, I would add contemporary not farmhouse details. Here’s the link for the kitchen reveal video. https://youtu.be/k5mEc-fhR0I I’ve seen some problems with a translucent too white paint wash on cedar and pine, the wood can go pink in a big hurry. Not good. I do like how Sarah painted out some timbers, she left the ceiling as is in the great room but painted the wood ceiling in the master bedroom. Take it slow. Leave the FP stone as is, I’d try a large painting over the fireplace, not the tv. Lightening the kitchen counters and cupboards will go a long way.

I like the sweet potato color for the door. (but maybe toned down a bit) Any Autumn color or soft sage greens will work. here's a muted brick color. I also gave you an address plaque. think about doing some numbers on the front there. I'd concentrate more on the surrounding landscaping (the flower bed next to the stone on the right side) since that will make more of a first impression. personally I'd remove those hedges on the left. they do nothing for the space. spend a few thousand and find a landscaper to spruce up the front. post this pic over in landscape design w/your regional area, and they should have some pointers for you. if you want maximum price for the house, you have to make them want to come inside.

I would also like ideas for trim colour please around the windows.