In the bed to the right of the front door (as you're facing the door) a small tree in the middle of that bed would really be nice. Maybe something 10-12' tall and wide. It would add needed height and anchor the bed. Then, plant things that provide seasonal display, some amount of fragrance, and bring color to that area. Google Monrovia, click on your zone and look at their suggestions for plants in your zone. Look on the web for examples of front yard landscaping and just copy those ideas. Nice house!

We just replaced our roof on our contemporary homes with black. I main body of the house is Garrett Grey (Sherwin Williams) . I feel the need to. Paint the trim a different color and add accent to the front door. What do you suggest?

what do people think of something like this (but not quite as heavy/large in appearance) across the top of the windows on the side of the house...either in white or stained wood to give that side some dimension. Also considering hiding the trash cans under the front deck in an accessible area where a door can be made and they can be slid out. Would like to bump out that deck a ways and expand it, maybe have a couple chairs and a small table sitting to the right of the door with some black metal art above it in that empty space by the front door.

Have you tried it angled from the front door toward the French doors, sort of leading one toward the hallway? Actually, I like the area without your console table, which I find a bit too chunky and contemporary beside the more delicate traditional stair newel and railing. Why not angle the rug and add a mirror centered 5' above the floor, with an armchair and floor lamp in that stair corner staged more as a reading nook?