Is the entire house orange or just the porch ? Anyhow , I like the iron chandelier ...and would add two more ....definitely no hanging plants ...how about beautiful large planters ...defining the space ...as in one of each side of the entrance ....then you could hang the iron chandelier over the seating area ...where it would make more sense ....it's a lovely entrance ..its large and stately ..lovely !

P.s. I would get rid of the sofa ..just keep the one or both rocking chairs

IMO the sconces could go and then hang a really nice light fixture there to actually light the porch

I agree with you but I'd have to completely wire the ceiling and such if I went that route. I'm just looking to remove it and make the porch look better. Is there a suggestion to replace the sconces with something more coastal and less medieval?

Can you neutralize the color of the door and window wall? It’s hiding. Possibly the white trim color so there is a big focal point as people come to the entry. Then paint a rug in front of the slider and set up a casual seating area. Two planters on each side of the entry would make it all seem as a welcoming space with a purpose.

Ahh. And, yes the lights could be changed as well as the dark trim on the sidelights.

I would go with much large sconces - then spray paint the hanging to match -

I agree with Sebago Gal in that the sconces are too small. It shouldn’t be too hard to find something in black to complement the hanging light and your rockers. And can we see a close up of the black in the sidelights of the door?

I'd love to but I'm not actually living in it yet and it's out of state! These are the only pics I have. I actually don't like the black at all and would love to use some other color.

Ahhh, that information was critical. It’s not your actual home. Then anything if up for discussion!

We close on it next week so we are looking for ideas on improving before we get there so we can budget.

I’d look for modern yet traditional lighting and use a shorter hanging light and larger sconses. To better define the front door, add large urns and you could also paint door and screen door black.

I‘d add an indoor/outdoor rug in the area in front of sliding door and to improve door usage, you could add a swing with cushions on the left side and your small two-seater facing and to create a cozy spot.

Your porch could be transformed and if interested in making some of these changes, look at inspiration pictures so you have a style/direction - before changing the lights.