The only good thing I can say about them is that the "artist" did place them on the windows as though they could be closed. But, the ones on the double windows would never cover the window, so its a waste. Have you checked into having them removed and the area stuccoed again so you can just paint over it? I think the contrasting wide belly band in helping define the boxes. The side where the band matches the other paint looks a lot better. The color of your roof will influence color choices.Improved landscaping will bring the entry into prominence, rather than the boxy body of the house. Your boxy shrubs are just playing the same boxy tune.

If you plan on redoing the flower beds, then I'd remove the panel and the long shutters. you may like it without the panels or the shutters. Those shrubs have to go though. they're scraggly and do nothing for your yard. I like the idea of flower boxes. not big on the gray. here's why I do like black this is how those shrubs are supposed to look! this is beautiful w/the black shutters, white trim, and I also like this style door. consider replacing your hand rail with something like above. a complete redo w/painted brick and wood shutters/posts. these color combos might work. red for your door, Amherst for the shutters, white for trim. or,,,

arch,,beautiful home! I love the dark w/brick. jennifer, if you're going to do black, (or wrought iron, which is a very dark charcoal) then do the trim along the fascia/roof line too.)

Agree with houssaon about removing the shutters. Keep the white fascia and trim and porch posts. Do you have a favorite bold color that you might want for your front entry door color rather than white? If so, you might also consider painting your white porch chair(s) that same color. You could add a post with a solar light and brackets for a pair of hanging baskets centered in front of the windows to the right beside your porch. You could add some plants around the post that will climb the post and provide colorful blooms. You might add a plain concrete bird bath to your yard. You could create a walkway to the bird bath with pavers with grass in between the pavers.