Maybe opt for sidelights on your door. Here are some posts to consider too.

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Thank you for your comments. Maybe I should explain my reasoning for the double doors? First of all, the single door is not centered between the two windows, leaving a huge space to the right of it. Secondly, the current front door enters right into the staircase. :(

Oh, and we would be going to four columns, with the two middle ones flanking the doors.

I think the brick is fine; it is the stark white trim that is jarring. I would use a light taupe for the trim. You would be surprised how much better your brick will look with it.

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The header might be cut to the length to rest over the posts, so you might need a new header. I would prefer a single door with a sidelights.

The shutters could be painted a brighter color.

I agree with you that the bushes in front of the porch block it. I would open it up in the middle and do perennials and a mix of shrubs flanking a walkway to the entrance.

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I think your house is charming just as it is. It has something of a period feel, but is very attractive. The arrangement of windows and doors is balanced, although not symmetrical. And I like the graceful columns and arches very much. They subtly echo the lovely curve of your roof over the porch. Someone with a very good eye designed this.

Landscaping needs work. Although I would try to work with at least some of the boxwoods. I don't see that they block your view, either sitting or standing.

Removing the arches and changing the posts to square would make a huge difference in the curb appeal. The existing landscaping along the porch is really boring and the example RL Relocation did would make a huge difference. I find double front doors very odd since you're unlikely to actually open both doors when guests arrive. I don't think it would do any favors for your curb appeal. Remove the storm door and maybe get a new front door to make it more welcoming. I think your brick looks pretty classic and it would be a shame to paint, and a maintenance headache over time. I would be more inclined to paint the trim something less stark than white (like gray). I also think your garage door looks pretty nice as it is today.

Ixnay on the boxwoods. The porch would be much better opened up all the way to the floor. If you wanted to plant some small something at the base of each column that would be OK, but if your new columns have nice bases, you might not want to hide them.

The arches are disconcerting. It looks like they are made from a thin plywood cutout. I think a straight beam would look better. Or, somehow you've got to fix them.

Consider the trim color before you pick the body color. If the trim is white, too light a grey body will have the whole house looking washed out. A medium grey plus white will pop. Lean toward taupe and away from battleship.