I just planted three new shrubs, an Annabelle Hydrangea, a Little Quick Fire Hydrangea, and a Smoke bush. Here's where I put two of them (under a honeysuckle shrub that isn't doing too well this year):
Annabelle and Smoke Bush. They are tiny yet, but hopefully will fill in the space right up to the bottom of the entrance at the front door.
This is the same location, but stepping back and from the driveway. You can see the honeysuckle shrub that they are planted under: