Hi all

This is my house and how the people who lived here before us had it decorated. We now have a bench and large pot with a Lilly pilly bush on the porch, but other than that I am a bit stuck. I hate the panel things (does anyone know the actual name of these??) under the front windows. My partner suggested covering with wood paneling. Any ideas for making it look fabulous? All I can think of is two large pots with plants like in the picture. It is north facing, but not sure. Also would a different colour trim look better? There's lots of red going on!

Thanks :)