Can you plant a tree a little further out into the yard that would shade the door area in the afternoon? Or maybe a wide, free standing trellis over the walkway going to the door that could hold up the bouganvilla or other vine for shade.

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You can always install a pergola/trellis and have the bougainvillea continue to climb and create shade.

My second home is in the Palm Springs area, front entry faces west, gets VERY hot this time of year. i added a drop down solar shade. You could also purchase an exterior door handle cover for heat ( often neoprene ) to slip over the handle. They’re available online, Amazon , etc For a less expensive alternative to the solar shade there are many vinyl & bamboo shades available in different widths, in white. Bougainvilleas are beautiful but very messy … 6 are planted outside the perimeter of my yard beyond a wall., you have one, so your’re aware of that..

Some combination of fixed solar screens with a sliding screen? Photo is from https://arizonasunscreen.com/.

I like the fabric awning idea...one long awning for across the porch and window. DIY.

I was going to make the same suggestion as Baverly. Build a pergola over the front walk. And until the bouganvillea grows in, you might be able to put a fabric shade on top.

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@calidesign I LOVE that side yard it looks so serene and reminds me of ”The Secret Garden” which I loved reading as a kid

@BeverlyFLADeziner I do think the trellis is a great solution for some reason my husband does not like the idea But I think when they’re well done they really look good .

K - I will look into the solar shades and door handle covers I never knew those existed. Something electric that I can lower temporarily during the day might be perfect if theres a way to keep it hidden

@tracy I will look into the fabric awnings I have also seen metal ones. In a perfect world I would extend my porch and add some type of portico or extend the roof but then I’m looking at least $20k probably double that yikes.

There are so many pergola styles and wonder if your husband has a certain look in mind that he doesn’t like), but open to comparing. In the meantime, getting a quote might eliminate the option. I can see a modern/minimal style that stretches across the front, which would reduce the amount of sun/heat pouring into your home. Sell him on AC cost reductions. 😊

I have seen the above with movable slates. The open and close as needed.

I would explore having a black metal roof added onto the roof so it goes out just enough to improve shade needed.
Or perhaps the retractable awning.

A retractable awning would be my choice. Using trees or plants is iffy since you need to make sure that they are healthy and growing the way you want them to. Then there's the issue of insects--bees, ants, etc.--that could be a problem, especially at the entrance to your home.

We have 3 awnings on the rear exterior of our west-facing vacation home and they work really well. They look nice too.

These b/w aluminum awnings I found at a Bakersfield company would be totally cute with your house. It would last lightyears longer than any fabric. More permanent looking for a residence front facade.

Don't know about cost but c'mon. Gotta be easy, it's what they do.

Don't know about fancy software...I tried a visual of your house with draw software and cut and paste. Pink bench. Squint lol.

Could be one long awning