Pretty house! if it were me, I would definitely want simple wrought iron railings for the stairs & landing (glad you’re widening the landing - will seem a lot more welcoming and gracious)

I think it would be wise to lower the landing so that there is a step at the door. That's the classic look, and it helps your step riser situation. The lack of a step also invites water problems at the door, as many contractors don't know how to properly waterproof there

I would also like to see a gable roof over the front door. I would keep the storm door, or replace it, if it isnt in good condition. Storm doors protect the main house door, and its very nice to be able to open main door for extra light, or have a pull down screen on the storm door, for nice air flow on a nice day.

You could get solar lights along the pretty steps the sidewalk steps whatever you want to call them yes to a gable roof over the door what was I going to say that too

I think I’d go with an extra step(s) and wider with sides, and stairs a bit deeper. Hopefully you can find similar stone to your foundation, as it’s a lovely look.

Regarding paint color…huge decision. Be sure to pour over a ton of saltboxes on line. Given the amount of foliage, I’d worry about white feeling too stark and suggest leaving the door decision to the end.

White looks dingy unless it is well lit. I like the color in Maureen's photo, though I was originally thinking of a darker green. In a house like this, the wow factor comes from color.

Definitely lose a step at the top, make the stoop wider (and possibly deeper), and add railings.

Before tarting up the end of the walkway, I'd like to know why it ends where it does. Usually, they end at a visitor parking area, a mailbox, or some other 'destination'. This one just goes to some random part of the drive.

I actually prefer your current paint color to white. You could go a little darker. When you have such a beautiful, natural setting like yours, that is your curb appeal!

--A simple black shed dormer is an attractive, functional portico that works with the classic saltbox lines.

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You're going to need a designer for planning your landing and wider, shallower steps tapering down the hill. Add black railings where needed..

Adding a wide covered porch with shutters would add character. You can mock up a few pairs of shutters quickly with foamcore cut to size. You can imitate black or brown shutters by enclosing the foamcore in black or brown trash bags.

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I like the idea of the trim matching the siding color.

I think I would be looking at light to medium gray for the siding color. Not quite as dark as the below so it doesn't disappear in the trees when there are leaves on the trees.

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I'm also wondering if this house was on here 6 months ago to a year ago?

Oh how I love a white on white salt box, no entryway gable, just a simple traditional look. Though yours will be anything but simple given the beautiful grounds. It looks like there may have been a wider front step at one time - yes? Is that why there are cut aways at the siding around the bottom of the front door?

I would add a railing at various points along the way. It is a steep climb. I don't think you need to do much landscaping. The forest has done that for you.

The lack of exterior muntins in the windows gives the "blank stare" look of big black panes of glass.. I don't know how to easily fix that. A covered entryway will add a lot, protect the front door and give visitors some shelter, making the house appear more welcoming.

@rwiegand There are muntins and are more visible than the picture makes them look (fortunately!).

The covered entry (as @cat_ky also mentioned) is tough for two reasons. 1-there is not much space above so it would be a bit cramped and 2-we don't get much light and the front door is one of our biggest light sources so I'd hate to reduce the light.

@Kendrah those pics are my inspiration ones! @mad_gallica (z5 Eastern NY) had a good point that I need to spend some careful consideration and get some samples to see if it looks dingy.

@happyleg I didn't post anything so I hope not lol!

@Sigrid and @apple_pie_order @Maureen I love the idea of wider steps! There wasn't one previously...I think the pic is just weird.

@Seabornman Great suggestion that others echoed. Will definitely add the step

A red front door is a classic look for your home..I would add larger porch lights that make a statement…beautiful home….maybe add a japanese maple out front to enhance the red front door.

There was a creamy yellow saltbox in our neighborhood that I always liked. New owners painted it a grayed navy and I feel it lost a lot of it's charm. The yellow would let the house stand out in the trees.

The brick looks so nice from the curb. Remove most of the hedge along the foundation and trim back so you can see the brick, especially by the front steps so they will blend visually with the foundation and appear wider instantly.

Someone mentioned a destination for the steps so remove a portion of driveway at the bottom and replace with brick pavers as a nice big valet parking pad, wide enough for guests to easily exit from both sides of a car to ascend.

You could use an awning over the door. It would need to be skinny with several ways to attach. Flat would not hide the front door pediment. These show concept but there are lots of styles.