I like both bricks but not together. I would have to paint one of them with a Romabio masonry product. Can the downspouts be re-located to not be so much of a feature? Does your climate require the storm door or can it be eliminated so a new door will be a feature? Put larger new numbers on the wider bit of wall right of the door. With the right landscaping you won't need a wreath or planters. Unless required by law, I wouldn't add railings. However, consider making the area more useful with a larger patio style porch and broad steps. Definitely do not use stones for mulch! They will get hot and will take years to remove if you want to change them. I know from experience; they really dig in, even over landscape cloth. My landscape professor swore by natural colored cypress mulch which deters insects and degrades nicely into the soil over time.
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mulch color and plants, door color
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