Can you rotate the lattice unit so it is against the wall? Add a canopy over the door.

AI added extra siding on the upper level for some reason so keep the original dimensions.

Also I don't know why it changed the mailbox, it should stay black...get one large enough to hold the mail.

Thank you! This looks good. Oh yes, we can do anything! We also want to update the walkway to correct the problems in that stone and fix the driveway!

I'd take Tracy's idea and take it a step further and eliminate all the white trim.

Can't beat the suggestions from all.

Here is one more idea. Bring the side front door out to the front by fencing in the access with a gate. From facebook with landscaping:

Do you drive all the way up to the door?

You could designate a patio area with a pergola and seating for a patio space.

Park further back and enter through a walkway. A photo of the whole area would help with suggestions... from your sideyard to the house, taken from the end of the driveway.

Hi, Thank you for your idea a patio space is not a bad idea at all. Here is the side. All that clutter is gone, we were switching our tires when this was taken. Everything else to the left in this picture is just driveway. It's long enough that we can park further back.

since you have a lot of driveway, use the portion near the house for outdoor living.

Get a large outdoor area rug and create outdoor living space. If you want to make a barrier, use your screen planter to separate the parking drive from the patio.

If you're going to use this area as a patio, keep the screen.

Don't paint the windows dark if they're white vinyl.

Does the fence have a gate for vehicles?

Do you need another patio? If so, I would build a permanent sturdy wall of some sort to separate the seating area from the driveway. Provide a separate enclosure and privacy. Like a courtyard. Add a gate for the front walk. Keep people from wandering in.

Thank you all for your great suggestions! We will be updating according to your many ideas.