Can you upload a photo so we can get a better idea of what you are working with? I have seen many houses where the front door is on the side and they make a path so it very clear where the door is but I have always thought it was kind of weird. I have went to houses like this with others and they liked it. So the point is no matter what you do some will like it some will not but what matters most is if YOU like it.

Pictures are needed.

A photo of your home would be helpful.

Definitely remove the shutters off the large set of windows. Even if using non operational shutters, they should look like they would cover the window. I don’t know how bold you are willing to go - let us know! Here are some ideas: You said no blue - but not sure how you feel about teal BM Wyeth Blue has been a popular choice: My daughter has a neighbor down the street who as a gray house with a pink door - it’s actually pretty cute: Some people like a big pop of color - and have used a bright pink with gray: Sage green is a possibility: Without knowing how bold you’d like to go, it’s difficult to suggest colors. There are so many that would work with your house!