Beautiful home! Pots would look great with lots of foliage.

Thanks for the help!

If you could find glazed red urns like this, I'd like it: https://www.houzz.com/discussions/very-nice-garden-patio-accent-would-you-dsvw-vd~77597

Another option is these clay jugs are which are monumental:

Here's a differnt take on the classic urn:

Finally, here are two spectacularly planted urns! Can hardy see they're panted black:

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I don't think the urns would add much unless they had color in them (Yellow? maybe lt. purple.) Adding a small turned gable to the porch roof would be a nicer addition. Don't over emphasize the door, that is the job of the porch. IMHO

I think a number of colors would work: eggplant, Dijon yellow, or red similar to your door would all look great. You could change it up depending on the season!

Design Solution, what do you mean turned gable on porch roof? I'm intrigued? Thanks for your input.

I love using the new orange with red! Paint the urns a strong bright orange, and make the plantings be different! I'd put a taller plant with mixed foliage and petunias in the urn on the right, then put shorter, fuller plantings in the left urn - like red and orange geraniums...don't think you need the wreath in the summer with the pretty colors of nature.

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Here is what I was referring to. More of a change to the roof of the porch not just adding urns. These are from 2 different houses but it gives you an idea of what I am talking about. It "opens" up the entrance a bit more.

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Also, changing the roofing material to standing seam (metal) on the roof would give some interest, especially with the stone.

Do you have outdoor lighting - other than those two lanterns on either side of the front door? Adding a couple of path lights or step lights like the ones below would create a stunning entrance at night.

The fact that you have to have pots/urns at all says you are not really different from your neighbors at all. Try going to an antique store or auction and pick up an interesting piece or three and do a little asymmetrical design. Make it welcoming!

up lights in the big urns or pots what ever you choose for the front porch would show it off at night .With all the new LED lights out there you have a lot to pick from .You could make the pots a focal point by shining the lights up the front of them .Since your house looks like a formal colonial .I have to say that is one very pretty house and lucky you .

Thanks for all the input! very helpful!

I love the idea of a standing seam (copper) roof for the porch. Furthermore, I would consider changing the lighting fixtures to something a little wider and more square...but then again, I am biased...Ha! Ha! Seriously, check out the attached images of lantern styles that I believe would be perfect options for your beautiful home.

Lose the wreath...way too ordinary.

The lanterns are a bit small for the space; consider something larger to fill up the expanse of stone to either side of the entry door.

Remove the wreath, and change your door hardware to a dark brownish/black; the oil-rubbed finish. Ours are double doors, and they're red, also. We have large scale terra cotta pots on each side, and they're very complimentary, with the greenery and flowers in each pot. Also, definitely include yellow and white in your flower scheme, it's the most complimentary to red. :)

I can see some window boxes or Hayracks with Ivy Geranium for a summer punch!

I agree with an earlier post that a standing seam copper roof would add great curb appeal and the gas flame lights would be a perfect addition to that.

I think you should paint the door black and paint your urns BRIGHT RED. Red and green accent one another and red always looks great next to plants!

No wreath, new nickel hardware on the door and nickel house numbers. www.modernhousenumbers.com