The white siding seems to be too stark for the red brick and is also throwing off the symmetrical proportions I expect an east coast colonial to have. Any way you can paint the siding and leave the front door as is?

I like the one in the fifth picture the best. I also like your current setup with the white sidelights.

@marylut - no the door is in HORRIBLE shape - it's original to the house. The siding is fine and the brick/white siding is actually quite consistent with other homes in our development. I would love to some day paint the siding but we've got bigger fish to fry!

Also not liking the dark sidelights or the doors with windows in them.

As mentioned above, have you considered painting the panel above the door a darker color?

Can you share a photo of the entry from an angle that doesn't have the tree in the way?

IMO remove the shutters and paint the siding and then choose a color for the door . I live in Canada and we have never had a storm door but I like a phantom screen for those days when a nice beeze is a plus. Right now IMO you need a new door since the old one is bad so get one that suits the house so probably the all black not white sidelights and no grids. I think it is the 5th one after your original pic

@deegw We just really do not have the money to do anything but the door. Maybe we wait on the door then. But its in really terrible shape.

If painting the rest of the entry isn't an option right now, I think this is my favorite based on your photos. It gives the entry some presence and isn't choppy or busy.

Patricia - this one? That 5th one is actually a dark green. I made another mock up below - which is the all black door with storm door and full sidelights, no gridlines. White casing. We are in OH and have a lot of nice spring/summer days where we really miss not being able to open the front door. I think this would allow us to build off of if we did ever decide to paint shutter/siding, etc.

I will also have 2 planters on the front steps and we are planting weigelas in front of the step. I mocked that up below as well.

If your budget only allows for the front door, I would replace it as that provides your home with additional energy efficiency. If you are going to replace the door entirely, consider a wood-look fibregalss door as an option. The grain and stain will add a natural element to the facade. Wood grains are luxurious, warm and welcoming. The eye will be immediately drawn to the front entrance. There are many species and stains to choose from as well, from a light oak to walnut. As for the shutters, I am not a fan of black. Consider a colour that compliments the brick. I love blue tones that are rich against red brick.

@lisa is there a color blue you’re thinking of?

A shade of green can also work well with brick.

I do like the white and black with brick, too. Classic.

That first one is gorgeous and different! I would love to add an arch at some point.

I also think a grayish blue door would look wonderful as your roof looks to have some of these cool tones. These just for color, not style:

I vote blue! But it needs to be a gray blue medium. If you go too dark it will look black.

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No sense in replacing the door unless you plan to protect it.

Elizabeth, the first one I posted shows BM Tarrytown Green on the door and shutters. So nice with the brick IMO.

I'm kind of liking the wood door too, which is not something I would have picked. But maybe not with a storm door....it hides so much of the door. Also changed the shutters to a grey/blue

I’m not sure which jurisdiction you’re in. In Ontario our code states we don’t require a storm door if the door is insulated steel or Fiberglass. You may want to check your local codes.

Have a look at Benjamin Moore’s best selling blue options. I would obtain some samples and look at them outside on a sunny day. That is the best way to choose. I like Benjamin Moore as they sell paint pots so you can actually paint a shutter and look at it. Consider exposure as well. North? South? West? East? If the front facade is South facing you can go a little deeper with cooler tones. If it’s North facing a warmer or brighter blue would be ideal.

I am in OH, USA not ON. 😃 And we face East so full sun during the day. Do you like either of those wood options? We have walnut floors so I’m not sure I want a walnut door.

I prefer the lighter wood tone. Check your state and local codes to see if I storm door is required for fiberglass wood door.