Well, I managed to build an entryway table this weekend...so there's no going back now - no more couch on the wall! Oh and those unsightly sidelight curtains found their final resting place in the trash too. Whoever came up with these window films is genius! Thinking maybe chalk painting the table, sanding a few edges to expose the wood and some storage baskets below for blankets and such.

Do you need extra square footage in your home? If so, enclosing the porch to make a formal living room with foyer would make sense to me. As to painting your stucco I would be cautious there. Stucco is a breathable material and painting it can stop moisture from being released to the outside. Then you have moisture buildup which can cause structure to rot. If you do re-stucco your home I would have a whole house wrap to is compatible with stucco installed. Good luck!

Painting the entry door a different color would make a nice statement and such an easy way to incorporate your personal style into your color choice. What about installing some simple board and batten for some visual interest? I do love the idea of a console table on the left wall. Add a mirror, some lamps, and baskets for storage. This table is similar to the one in your pic. https://www.worldmarket.com/product/wood-everett-table.do

I would remove the lanky hedges that read as a barrier. Plant the area close to the foundation with an interesting variety of bushes, flowering perennials and annuals for long season bloom. I would also remove the shutters. The windows are not right for them. With the changes you plan, it should look very nice. Good luck.