Your house looks nice. It needs a talented landscape designer to turn it into spectacular. No craftsman style for the door, and most people are removing fake shutters.

Definitely yes remove that door! Craftsman style would be like very, but I really like the door Houssaon suggested (I have it myself, but with 18” sidelights. ) No shutters, but do think about some nice thick trim around the windows - that will look great with the door

That door has to go I like the simple one posted but you need major landscaping and no shutters and as much as I love trees IMO those are very imposing on the house maybe removing the two smaller ones by the front steps would help.I think you would run into some issues trying to add wider trim on the windows since most of them sit on the brick.

I agree with all comments, and I will add that your lights need updated, too.

Hi Katie-

Nothing wrong with your house at all.

I think the most important thing would be to improve your landscaping.

Why not invite DIg Doug into this thread. He's just a genius.

Replacing your whole door seems like a very expensive proposition. Is that really necessary?

Can you just replace the glass for more simple glass?

You can always put a shirred curtain on the inside for privacy.

A tall outdoor plant or tree in a pot on either side of the door would look nice.

I would put a nice thick natural fiber mat in front of the door, too,

Maybe when all else is done, replacing the side lights to coordinate with the light over the garage and the door hardware.

Another thing, and maybe some other Houzzers can chime in on this, I am not sure how I feel about the two ends of the house being two different colors, one cream, and the other plain brick. What does everyone think about this?

Doesn’t look like privacy is an issue here. Glass door would open up the dark area. Agree about the trees, too

I hate to say it, but the first step should be to get rid of most if not all of those tall skinny trees in front of the house.

Maybe they are nice in season?

I think this type of door would look great

I think you should go see a landscape designer and get a new front door. I agree cut down the 2 smaller trees

IMO your ranch home is too contemporary for craftsman. Maybe something a bit more transitiona. in style. Plus you need larger simply entry light fixtures.

Thanks for your help and advice so far! We removed a small tree that was very close to the front of our home. I think it looks better but am now focusing on that awful door! I am leaning towards converting the single door with sidelights into a double door. The first picture I’m posting shows the way the entry looks today. The second picture shows the style of door and stain I love. What do you think? Will that work with our home? Is the stain (dark walnut, I believe) too dark? Obviously there won’t be that window or awning above the double doors, but you get the idea. THANK YOU!

How wide is the opening? It looks like u have a 36” door with two 12”sidelights. Double doors would be nice if they fit

Love this look among the trees, some inspiration