I would level it and plant some low maintenance bushes

I would plant a single flowering shrub centered with the window and groundcover (like what you have beyond) in the rest of the bed. Would not create raised bed.

Have you considered your drainage needs here? Do you have water problems in the basement? Please research where the soil needs to be when it's right up against a house like this. I am in no way an expert in this area, but drainage concerns are the first thing I think of when I see your picture.

In gardener’s terms, that is a tiny bed.

Drag that dirt away from your foundation. Level the bed and remove excess dirt. (I like the stone border you are working on.) Plant one or two flowering shrubs that have an expected MATURE size of about 3’ tall and wide. Mulch the whole thing heavily with a natural bark or woodchip mulch. Done.

No to the idea of French doors and a deck overlooking the driveway. I would plant a dwarf ornamental tree for something pretty you could enjoy from the dining room. Think dogwood, Japanese maple, etc. Prefer cypress mulch for insect control.