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Front porch ideas!

7 years ago

I repainted our front door this weekend. I’m wanting some ideas on what else I can do to this space.

The section in front of the window is 60in x 103in. (60x97 between the columns)

Comments (19)

  • 7 years ago

    Sitting area

  • 7 years ago

    Check out Dash and Albert OUTDOOR rugs for your little porch. I am sure they have ones that have a stripe that is your front door color. I would go with two white chairs and a little table between them. Solid color (contrasting) pillows on the chairs. And you are done!

  • 7 years ago

    This is very attractive. I can see a grouping of green plants at different heights, ferns, etc. maybe potted flowers coming down the steps. Painted porch rocking chairs. Mix up the textures and colors. It will look great!

  • PRO
    7 years ago

    Great work!

    The pop of color is a welcoming refresh! For additional improvements, consider replacing the black metal railing with an oiled cypress railing for added warmth to your entry.


    Best of luck with your project!

  • 7 years ago

    Love the door! What about a couple of big pots in a turquoise hue filled with flowers that spill out? How much sunlight does the porch get will determine your plant selection. The planting will soften and compliment the rocks

  • 7 years ago

    Check out some outdoor lighting ideas too

  • 7 years ago

    This looks great. I would say put cushions on the chairs to add a pop of color so that it doesn't look flat. Other than that great job.

  • 7 years ago

    A beautiful rug, some cushions and planter pots with colorful flowers

  • 7 years ago

    I love that bottom rug!!

  • 7 years ago

    I would actually do 2 colorful rugs one in front of the door and one on the front porch

  • 7 years ago

    I would also change the plants in the planter beds in front to larger colorful grasses and slightly larger evergreens

  • 7 years ago

    I loved the floral rug too! It made me happy to look at. It’s from the Houzz site.

  • 7 years ago

    Rachelann would you do lighting only next to the door?

  • 7 years ago

    Teddytoo it will be interesting to see what the landscaping looks like with some care. The previous homeowners were pretty hands off. We had weeds growing that were taller than my 3 year old!

  • 7 years ago

    Is there can lights above the front entrance? Lighting options are determined by how much money you want to spend and if you want to hire and can find a good electrician. You could also light the walkway with those solar ones.

  • 7 years ago

    With some love the arborvitae will be perfect depending on how much sun they get roasted by. The brown one probably needs replacing since it looks too far gone with winter burn. Are the ones in the center roses? Unless it’s on the north or east side of the house I would change out the rock to a good mulch for your area. The rock gets too hot otherwise and scorches the roots and the plants and they need increased watering. Personally I would still add some colorful grasses that don’t grow more than part way up the railing at the tallest. Your house is so beautiful and you obviously live color so I would go crazy with color pops of annuals.

  • 7 years ago
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    Walking about I tend to really notice when home owners go with bright LOOK AT ME colors for their porch decor. Skip the rugs--dirt/rain will leave them looking haggard too soon to bother with the expense and they don't show from the street. What sort of arborvitae are those cute green guys? While you are at it--replacing the one--you might rethink them altogether. It won't take long for them to crowd your archway and cover up your view from the front porch.

  • 7 years ago

    I would paint the little fence in front of your porch white and put white furniture outside ( or paint these ) then put some more flowers...everywhere ...LOOKS Like a great house !