We also are going for a contemporary look with our shaker style cabinets. I think a few things affect whether shaker looks traditional/craftsman-ish or contemporary: 1. I think generally slab drawers look more contemporary. Having said that, we went with shaker fronts for the large drawers and slabs for the small drawer bases, to provide balance in our particular plan (we have a lot of large drawers). 2. The size offset/depth of the panel. I don't see people discussing this very much when they describe their cabinets. We will have a 1/8 inch offset as opposed to the more typical and more traditional 1/4 inch offset. I think the more shallow panel looks more contemporary as it approximates a slab look more (but still keeps the panel interest). 3. Color of stain. To me, a dark stained wood (expresso, cordovan) in a shaker style looks more contemporary than the natural wood/natural stain look. (I think this could be just me, though) ;-) 4. And of course, the hardware you choose, as well as countertops, backsplash, etc., makes all the difference in the overall look!

What do you mean by front door? The door. Or the whole entry? I would definitely remove the storm door. Add a new door with more detail. Maybe a brown wood. Remove the skimpy post or maybe replace it. Ideally I would extend the front porch but I can’t see if there’s space ... can you post further back pics. Also it’s a tan with pink undertones. And the shutters look pinky so it’s definitely bringing out those tones. So I guess your both right?! Lol

CRAP! I was trying to figure out how to quote or reply to specific comments and accidentally reported chloebud's post as spam. I'm sorry chloebud! @chloebud Thank you. We love the brick too. They are one of the reasons that we chose this house. I made a thread requesting assistance in identifying them and I'm hoping the right person comes along with some solid information. Here's a link: https://www.houzz.com/discussions/6170934/help-identify-brick @nester44 Thank you. I called myself "looking", but didn't find them. I'm not having the best of luck navigating the site. I don't know what style my house is inside either!!! LOL I do plan to learn before making changes. @decoenthusiaste The thing that I hate about nandina is that you can't just move it and be done. The bed that it came from will likely be empty for months because I want to try to make sure that I've got it out of there. Believe it or not, I'm actually considering replanting it along the open side of my carport. That area is in the view of my carport doorbell camera. When the camera detects motion, it sends a text notification, makes an announcement inside the house, and records 90 seconds of video, The gate for my neighbor's backyard is in between our houses. He uses it about 7 billion times a day, and we get the notifications, announcements, and videos each time. I've visited the idea of blocking the view between the houses several times, but haven't found a quick/simple solution that I can accept. Now I suddenly find myself with with all of this nandina, and I think it would do the job until I close in the carport.

Your house has a great mid-century modern vibe. I would emphasize that, and relocate to the back yard any country-style decor items such as the half-barrel planters, candles and white rocking chairs. @J from Lakes Country nailed the look. The dark brown of your front door looks great with your stone and brick colour. Could the front window be painted the same colour? Some oversized house numbers in a modern font would be attractive. Agree that new landscaping would give it a big lift. The bare-stemmed shrubs could be replaced with evergreens, and that bed be made deeper for more impact. Taller evergreens on either side of the window. Grasses and "architectural" plans such as spiky yucca would look great in front of the evergreens, or in modern-style pots like the one to the left of your front door. https://www.atomic-ranch.com/architecture-design/landscape-design/midwestern-landscaping/ When a new roof is needed, go with a dark brown to complement your stone and brick.