I think the black rectangular lines date the house a bit. I would get rid of the lines. Can you post a picture of the whole house, not just the entrance?

Paint the black lines white to match the walls. Remove the deck furniture

I think I would choose a light taupe for the walls. Pick up the lightest colour brick or the colour of the mortar. You could leave the lintel white, that's a nice balance for the light coloured stoop.

Nice door. I think the bright white and black rectangles fight the door for attention. A darker shade of white or a pale neutral would let the door stand out as it should.

I'd hang the wreaths on the side walls. I don't like them hiding your lanterns.

Take the furniture away and get 2 big black planters one for each side of the door and paint the black lines the same as the walls and get a much larger mat .If you really want to change the look to something a little more up todate remove the shutters since none of them are the right size and usually double or triple windows do not get shutters I would also cover the concrete with a nice stone or tile.

It will probably take a little time for you to get used to no shutters, but the windows will be fine without them.

i think your sconces are a tad dated looking. try more of the lantern style

can't go wrong w/gargoyles.

when the holidays are over, do large planters on either side of the door

I also really like the brick porch on this home. your blah gray porch isn't doing you any favors. doing something for the porch and replacing the concrete slabs for a brick path or even a black slate flagstone, would do a lot for curb appeal. your house is really nice.

you could try black mulch for the flower beds, and even try a black pebble around your cement slabs. this black pebble rock here would compliment your black/white look

you can tile it, use brick veneer pavers, stain or paint the cement, or try a cool stencil w/porch paint