Have any suggestions?

I am not clear what you are wanting to do. Replace the staircase or just decorate it. The space is too small to do a lot of decorating. The steps and deck area could be stained or paint- if it is unsafe then you need to replace it all. It shouldn't take much money to do either of these projects. Here is info to replace steps

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ogx23KgSs5E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXJyKaMNAaU

Hi Tammy, I think you could do a few thongs to clean this up and improve the look. Hope this helps you out, you can clean this up in no time with a coat of paint! Look for mistints at your home store to get a good paint at a reduced price,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqf5O7hGX1c

You could paint or stain the porch. To save $$ check with your local Habitat for Humanity ReStore. Then you could add some potted plants/flowers on the steps on the non-railing side. You can often find pots at yard sales. This will bring some color and interest to your porch without having to spend a lot!

Soften the look by Using White Exterior Fence Paint on it, and add window boxes in contrast color to windows either side.

You do need a railing on the right side. Install some risers under the stair treads. Would make it look more chunky and permanent. Stain the top deck and stair treads. Paint the railings and installed risers white.

Maybe you can rent a pressure washer so you can clear a layer of gunk off of the wood and brighten it up. then cover all the wood with a sealer. I'd also get rid of the dog and the short plant. A taller plant would look so much better on the left!

https://www.hometalk.com/diy/outdoor/walkways-paths/outside-stairs-25714280

You could buy the pre-cut stair base that the steps and risers would be attached to. Visit your local habitat for humanity for supplies, they are cheap there.

You need a railing on the right hand side, remove the dog and plant.

Color needs to be added, have you considered a wreath or potted plants to the sides of the porch landing, on the ground? Window boxes would dress it up too.

Hi Tammy, why not celebrate the lovely rustiness of your small porch. Two tall conifers in concrete pots on either side of the porch will add much-needed greenery. You can also make a welcome sign on a weathered piece of wood and either hang it above the door or prop it up vertically on one side. Here's a few more rustic ideas that could work while you save up the $$$$ for a big makeover - https://homebnc.com/best-rustic-farmhouse-porch-decor-ideas/

I think you could definitely make this work with pots of flowers around the right side. I would use tall plants layering them around the front. You can also put some small pots on the ends of the steps. I would also put a decorative rug with a mat at the entry.

Add a couple of large pots in bright colors with some flowers. An entrance rug that "pops" would be good. Check "At Home", they have indoor / outdoor rugs on sale for a good price this week.

Hanging wreath on the door. Use potted plants to form a triangle from the bottom of steps back to the wall on each side, Have taller plants toward the wall and smaller near the bottom step. Use plant hangers mounted on railing side and hang ferns or something you like. Paint the steps and. Rails with porch paint. I believe the width added by the triangular plant arrangement would draw the eye back and make the porch appear wider.👍️

Power wash the steps they will look much better if you don’t have a power washer get a nozzle at Home Depot for your hose it does just as good then stain the steps with a penatrating stain so you coukd see the wood grain. That will make them look nice and protect them.

You can do a lot with these functional steps. Clean them either with a scrub brush and soapy water or a high pressure wash. Let dry thoroughly. You can get one gallon of paint and make the area look totally different. Personally, I'd paint the rails white and stain the steps. If you have neighbors with mature landscaping, they may have plants that grow well in your area and might be happy to split them with you.

I agree with William about finishing the right side of the handrail (for safety's sake).

Colorful pots with flowering plants could add to the look, but for a more permanent fix you might find some flowering shrubs. You might also consider painting the steps in a very bright color that you love. Anything you do to look intentional will be an improvement. Good luck! You might also just ask friends/neighbors if they have paint they'd like to get rid of. I have a lot, but don't ever advertise it for sale and it's just sitting in my laundry room out of the AZ heat. I'm picturing white hand rails and a bright clear yellow for the stairs and landing!

Adding a tall flower pot on the right hand side with some tall plants in the pot would make this area look better. I would add a handrail also on the right side and maybe paint the steps and railing?

If you have a local Habitat ReStore or similar, you can drop by there and they'll have stains that you can use on the wood. Try there and some thrift stores for planters, a dollar store for some seed packets for flowers and that should help dress it up inexpensively.

Identical to one I just paid and had done....cost waaay more than I thought... I feel the same as you, totally understand! I now even have to wait 3 months to even paint. Ugh.... hope urs turns out great!