You are correct that both windows probably had the bowed leaded glass windows. Please DO NOT replace the original Greek Revival columns with square ones that will ruin the look of the house. Yes replace that awful metal railing with a wood one. Try to find the appropriate style in architectural salvage places. As for color combos. The creamy yellow for the trim and the green for the fish scales. In fact you can use the way this house was painted as an inspiration.Here's a similar color scheme. Obviously the brick would be the red, but I'd also consider painting the window sashes in a red to match the brick.The cream color Judy G suggested painting the whole house would work, but it's really not authentic to the style and it won't really highlight the beauty of the house. Here's a great article on painting a victorian beauty.

Do you think the photo may be dark and gloomy?

We just moved into our new house and I do not like the exterior color choices at all. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I do not like how brown it is. Thoughts on what to change to brighten it up. My thoughts are to paint the brick in Ballet White. Thank so much!

Thank you for the compliment. It is BM Grant Beige, a more medium tone beige. I really do like the color a lot. But, I’d like to try more off an off white for this go around.