Octagon window is replaced with double hung. siding will be light grey clapboard

That's a very small, unassuming house. No to sidelights -- they'd be "too much" on this house. Instead, go with a simple half-window door, which will bring in some light without ostentaciousness.

Cover those electrical items on the left -- they should never be on the front of the house.

Gray will be a big upgrade. The white windows on the dark brown are stark, stand out in a negative way. White on a light gray will blend better. The new window will match the existing one?

You need a porch of some sort as a "here's the front door" hint. Without altering the roofline to draw the eye in, consider an awning of some sort.

for me, side lites. Full view door with full view side lites. Simple and clean.

As much light as you can get inside.

I'd keep the door as is, maybe paint it a bright color. If possible, move the tap lower or to the other side. Plant something around your tree. If you're not a gardener, Hostas are easy and should do fine. It will make your lawn look landscaped.

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Thank you. may I add the whole side of the house is a 25 foot sunroom with 1 1/2 storied gable picture windows facing a 125 acre lake. the interior is very bright and in the process of a complete renovation. the front of the house is the weak point by far. Once you get past the front the house opens up into a large beautiful living area and a master bedroom suite with cathedral ceiling. its quite surprising. Thats why I’m concerned with the front curb appeal

I would keep it simple. A front door with 3/4 glass won't be too modern for the house but will let in light. I'd find a pretty, warm color to paint it to complement the cooler black roof and gray siding. Maybe a soft yellow, terra cotta, or mustard.

If it isn't too late, consider the door and the little octagon window gone.

Move the electrical boxes to the other side of the house...and then have some fun with the siding stains. So, full views. If not possible, then a single full view door.

None or two side lites.

One side lite always looks unbalanced.

I don’t mind just one side lite, but I do like the look of a single door with glass for this home.

I think the home is too small to add sidelights so just a nice MCM door with lots of glass.. Lose the octogon window . It looks like you have major work going on so is changing the door size a big deal to you? Maybe something like this

No sidelights. Does the door open into a foyer or directly into a living area? Any privacy issues with a door with a lot of glass?

If this house is in an area that receives snow, you need snow guards/rail or a door overhang to keep melting snow from sliding off the metal roof and possibly onto a person using the front door.

Will suggest that you address the door as part of a whole house renovation. There are lots of issues with the house and the front door is just one part of it.

I don't think this is a front door. It's a back door. Lake homes of old especially have their 'front' to the lake, which is why the electrical are on "the back" and the door is so unassuming. You seem to be wanting to switch this up and have a proper greeting for visitors from the street with your larger door and windows. You will need more than a door for this transformation.

I’d opt for a single door (with a decent sized window), along with identical good sized windows if possible, which will do wonders in creating needed symmetry. If feasible, move the electrical and use a decent sized lantern (for practical reasons and ascetics).

The left side is also a big factor and I’d add some height with suitable and animal resistant landscaping, which will also offset the meter‘s prominence.

I remember a similar post about meter being being near the front door. There were plenty of creative suggestions/pictures of wooden screens being placed to cover the meter.

This is AI so not perfect but what about double doors with awning?