I always like a painted door and red would be great. I had a hard time finding your bistro set and think you should paint it a lighter color? or recover the seats in red to match your door. I wouldn't add one more thing. In fact, I think you have too much leading up to your door esp on the right side and the two yellow pots as they are actually blocking the door somewhat. Your new landscaping is perfect and will fill that area in quick and add color.

Oh! Yes I am about to plant that on the side of the home my apologies! Please ignore it. Thank you for bringing that to my attention!

Thank you Jansgirl! Yes the rights side feels crowded to me as well

Also.. The containers are uneven. The one I the right is growing far rapidly than the other I was considering removing the pencil hollies and putting something else there..

Be aware of the amount of light received by each of your
tall pots. Uneven growth usually requires switching sides about once a week. It is not the plants that are the problem but how much sun they receive. The entrance to your home is very pretty, btw!

You might want to edit some of the small stuff at the entrance and instead add 2 larger container pots with a design(for interest) as seen in the ref. pic

I would suggest not putting anything of the door if you paint the door red, which sounds good so it will pop! I concur with the previous comment about the plants. Nice start and please share when you have the project completed. Good luck!

This is the current bistro set

This is one of the larger planters..

I planned to paint the door red today or tomorrow. I have nicer pits for the petunias I just sat them there to get a feel for how they may look. Seems like step 1 is a red door. I planned to use red tomato by SW but I worry it may not be bright enough.. I do not want a overly bright door but I do want a slight pop to accent the creamy beige siding.. Any ideas or suggestions on a sure bet red?

I did Sun Dried Tomato years ago. Sorry don't remember who-probably Valspar or something from Home Depot. Loved how bright it was. Primed w/ tinted primer and two coats. Red can tend to be transparent.

Can you pain the white things the lights are mounted on to match your siding or black to match the lights? I think it will either blend better or make the lights more substantial looking. Hang two ferns in the front area- centered accordingly and center fern on the side accordingly. remove the flags and yellow planters.

The stiff, upright bistro chairs look uncomfortable for sitting on the porch, if you really intend to do that. If you just want something for looks I'd look for a bench or something more solid that contrasts with the spindles of the railing. A bench could be cushioned and sat on or left bare for plants might work well. Agree the backs of the lanterns should match their color for more impact. Keep the tiny porch clear of hazards; plant up the beds instead, and don't hang a wreath once you paint the door.

I can purchase black exterior paint and paint them to see, today.

Here is a little history on 'red doors' - http://www.americanreddoor.com/history/

I love this!! Thank you SO MUCH !

@Hartcm08 I think that the little paint the lights black will make a big impact and be one last distraction. I think small things will make a big impact- and your porch is already very inviting. I wouldn't mind having a glass of wine out there!

Such a big difference for so little time and money!

the light looks great!! good job!

What?? that door isn't painted yet??!!!

I know right! I'm scared lol and cannot make a firm decision on a red.

Hello friends!

Brief update*as always any advice is appreciated

I'm not sure what is different. I still feel like there is too much with the numerous plants by the door, a wreath, a hanging planter, the tiny mat

paint the lights by the garage !

Looks good! This wasn't part of your question, but I think painting the garage door the same color as the siding would make it less of a focal point. It would also help give your front entry more presence. Maybe leave the trim around the garage door white.

LOVE deco's suggestion of a bench instead of the table/chairs. Perfect!

Very nice! My eye is drawn to the wrought iron planter on the right and I feel it competes with the door wreath. As you want the door to be your welcoming focal point, I would remove the wall hanger. It would also help to have a larger rug, yours is cute but is lost in the space. The pots look good. I vote for the red door, too!

Johanna nailed it. Having a rug/welcome mat smaller than the width of the door and door trim (and sidelights where applicable) says the opposite of welcome. It is skimpy and off putting. I agree, there is too much clutter around the door. I do think painting the door red is awesome and removing the wreath will open up the space.

I removed the wrough iron planter. I will post a updated photo I will also look for a larger door mat