Just a thought but instead of spending money for a porch you could add a flagstone patio to the front lawn. You could have flagstone pavers leading to the area.

Here are some suggestions:

You have a pretty ranch home. A simple approach to getting the modern farmhouse look would be to paint the body white, the doors SW Iron Ore and replace the roof to dark gray shingles. Add Dig Dug Designs idea and you'll have a totally different look to your home.

Thanks everyone for the great ideas!!