If you are looking for front porch ideas to upgrade your outdoor space, there are a number of things that you can do. Make your front porch more functional and inviting while enhancing your home's curb appeal with lighting, paint, tile, furniture, plants, decor, and more.
Check out these front porch ideas in a range of sizes, budgets, and styles for inspiration.
How To Make a Front Porch Look Good
You can upgrade the look of your front porch by swapping out light fixtures, painting the front door, adding seating, adding a new doormat or outdoor rug, and setting up a seating area.Decorate with plants in attractive pots and planters for an inviting feel.
“When designing the exterior of the home, take inspiration from the interior,” says Heather Chadwick, lead designer at O’Hara Interiors. “The front porch and door should feel like an introduction into the interior design of your home.”
How to Decorate Different Types of Porches
Depending on its size and layout, a front porch can function as nothing more than a pass-through space or double as an outdoor living room. Keep a smaller porch feeling uncluttered with hanging planters and wall-mounted decor that utilizes vertical space. Decorate a larger space with a small table and chairs, a bench, a pair of rocking chairs, or an outdoor sofa to create a place to gather and entertain.
Simple Porch Upgrades
Upgrade your front porch with simple changes that will have a big impact. Paint the front door, replace your doormat, install new lighting fixtures, a wall-mounted mailbox, or a house number. Add a small bench and some throw pillows in an outdoor fabric to add a simple seating area.
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