9 Ways to Freshen Up Your Front Porch
See you outside.
No matter what season is on the horizon, we're always looking for front porch decorating ideas to spruce things up. Ready to feel inspired? Keep reading below for our easy porch decor ideas.
1. Create a Seating Area
Our favorite coffee spot nine months out of the year? The front porch. Whether you have a lot of space to work with or your porch is on the smaller side, there's always room for a seating area. Style smaller porches with a bench and a drum coffee table. Or consider a bistro set for two. Make it cozy with an outdoor rug and you'll never miss spending $6 on a cup of coffee again.
We love the versatility of garden stools – in fact, it's what makes them one of our favorite porch decor ideas. Place one on your porch to use as an accent table or group two or three together for more surface area. Garden stools are great for holding a water (or sangria!) pitcher because they are water-resistant.
Pro Tip:
If you love garden stools and want to place a few inside your home, check out our guide Decorating with Garden Stools for more inspiration.
To up the coziness of your front porch, place a few lanterns near your seating area or on both sides of your front door. For a year-round look, place candles inside. As the seasons change, swap out candles for decor. We love placing mini pumpkins inside during fall and faux plants for spring. You could even try ornaments around the holidays and starfish in the summer – have fun with them!
Speaking of seasonal decor, there's nothing better than a few small details that speak to the season. Whether you're cozying up for trick-or-treaters with a throw blanket and pillow or sprucing up with a Christmas porch tree to welcome holiday carolers, keep things fresh all year.
One must-have when it comes to porch decor ideas? A great doormat. Layer in natural textures, graphic patterns, and more. With so many designs to choose from, you're bound to find one in a style you love. Doormats aren't just for making a statement, they also keep mud, dirt, and water out of your home, greatly reducing carpet and floor maintenance.
A wreath is the simplest way to make a statement. We love to swap them out seasonally: a magnolia wreath for spring, sunflowers for summer, pinecones for fall, and fir for winter. If you're browsing wreaths on our site, filter by season to get exactly what you're looking for.
While we love string lights for the backyard and patio, it can be tricky to hang them on a smaller front porch. Instead, we gravitate toward twin wall lights or a statement chandelier. If you plan to spend warmer months on the front porch, hang a ceiling fan to stay cool.
Planters are an easy way to add greenery to your home, especially if you are limited by a small yard. If you have windows on your porch, consider window boxes. If you're trying to maximize seating, opt for wall planters or hanging planters.
Ready to relax after making it through all of these front porch decorating ideas? We can't recommend a swing chair enough. They're so inviting and create the perfect, calm nook to read a book, FaceTime a friend, or drink a glass of wine.
Ready to spruce up your front porch?
