I would start by posting an Actual picture of the front of the house for starters.

Extend a welcome! Develop a planting bed extending from the front walk across the front of the house along the bow window. Include low shrubs, groundcover, and colorful perennials for year-round interest. Reserve a small area dedicated for flowering annuals for a pop of color (see below). Consider integrating an additional focal point near the entrance. For example, you could draw attention and enhance the arrival experience with a small bubbling fountain or lovely piece of sculpture. Add a bench or chair for a welcoming touch and a spot from which to enjoy your yard. Photo Gallery Layered plantings

What you want to do is overkill and a mix of styles. Keep to one simple facade entry detail. Choose the metal roof porch and take it all the way across, or do the gable up top to enhance the entry. Houzz is acting up or I'd show you more ideas.

Not sure what you mean by "Craftsman flair." The Craftsman style is for much smaller houses, kind of squarely planted on a foundation, (well under 2000 sq ft) with porches, wood features, small dorners, pillars, often one-story, cottage garden, steps, certainly no dominating garages out front or big wings on the side. Your house has features no Craftsman house would have. Cozy colors that work with a small Craftsman would be too loud for your very large house. If you want a cozier look to your house, unless your house needs a paint job, devote your budget to beautiful front gardens instead of trying to get "Craftsman flair" on a house that is the opposite of that style.