I think I would leave them black if you are leaving the other colors as they are... solid double doors are a lot of space ! I would look to add color and interest in other ways-- large planters/flowers, a trellis or something between the large area between the 2 front windows, a larger, more interesting light. most of the landscaping looks immature and doesn't do much to help 'dress up' the house-- some transplanting and changes with the landscaping will help to lessen the focus on just the front door and improve the house's appearance. then, when you've done some changes, it will be easier for you to decide what would look best for the doors...

I will have to do some measuring next time I make a trip to the house. I want to be able to relax on the porch with my husband, read alone, etc. I'm not planning on using the front porch as an entertaining area...more like just a relaxation area for us. Just looking for comfortable seating or swing that will go with some nice urns like you suggested. Each far side of the porch has 2 entry doors into the front sitting room and the den. I don't want to really block them off, so I'm trying to figure out a way to place furniture and decor without doing that.

!. Your downspout needs to drain onto the driveway, not into the dirt next to the house. If budget permits, use asphalt to match the driveway where the old planter was. IN the meantime, use bark to cover the dirt. Two or three large pots with flowers would be decorative statements. 2. The house is contemporary, not modern farmhouse. If you want the black and white sparkle, paint the siding white. If you want a more natural look, have the siding cleaned and treated with a transparent finish recommended by experts for the type of wood siding you have (cedar? redwood?). The columns can be covered in new brick, new siding, or other easy changes. 3. If driving in and out of the garage is a problem, consider changing the step to the front porch to a much narrower step, say 12 inches or so, still running the length of the porch. The area opposite the garage could be added to the driveway as a place to back up. In the long term cycle of car replacement, smaller cars are much easier to maneuver.

absolutely no shutters. Why muddle up the look of the exterior when he already has 2 siding colors, with 2 diff siding materials, brick, white trim and a charcoal/greenish roof? here. does this look good? (give me a pic straight on and I'll photoshop something better, but it still won't look good! for the front door, He might try looking for a deep olive green with some bronze undertones Like this color on the left replacing the bright bench w/a wood verision, and getting some numbers clearly displayed. you'll have to enlarge this to see everything He could always paint that white one, add some colorful outdoor pillows. I also like all of these wood and copper accents, along w/these paint colors, address plaque, and even a slight limewash on the brick I know you said he doesn't want to paint. but a very light limewash w/Romabio would give this similar effect. (AND, if will completely wash off within 72 hours if he doesn't like it. there is no upkeep w/this, it's natural liime and will patina w/time. Just a suggestion) could also go darker w/the Urbane Bronze, Iron Ore, or one of those dark bronze/black tones Or, maybe you want to go w/a brick color front door. maybe a door w/some lites in them rather than solid this door style might be nice. you could even have smaller glass panels.