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Next steps might be the Scotch Gambit (d4) and Giocco Piano (Bc4). After that the Ruy Lopez with Bb5 which is perhaps the richest openning system in chess. It's a must know for an e4 player.
What ever you decide to rally, it should lead to an imbalance of some sort (superior minor piece or pawn sac for development/initiative e.g.) that you could nurture leading you to a stronger position than your opponent.
You need to try d4 though and the queen's gambit. I used to play e4 everytime until I learned the nuances of d4 and that suited my style more. Overall there's much less theory to learn than e4. The main setup is d4, c4, e3, Bd3, Nf3, Nc3, 0-0, maybe Bg5 or Bb2 via b3, and an eventual e4. Play goes on from here and It's usually quite comfortable and slightly better for white.
I am not a beginner to chess, but I have found myself stuck in a rut playing the same opening over and over. I begin with 1..e4 and turn it into a 3 or 4 knights game. I have found this opening to be well rounded and it sets a good pace for my games, but I would like to try new stuff. Can anyone point me in the direction of a well balanced opening that is slow and steady?