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Porch wall art

last year

This is a not-great pic of my front porch, but I would like to hang something where I’ve artistically drawn a yellow blob.



Under the blob is an end table, and there is a loveseat on either side of the table.


Thinking either an ”all weather canvas” print, for example





Or on wood



Or metal



I like the idea of metal but I think the above would be too small.


Do you have outdoor wall art? Other ideas? So far I’m not loving anything I’ve found.

Comments (31)

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    The florals don’t really ring my bell but the colors are pretty. My standard issue answer for outdoor art is a museum banner. Lots of places sell them now and they really are fabulous.

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    I like birds on wood butI think Id keep looking for something that picks up some of the house color. Love your house! Wish i had a porch like that.

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    Your instinct to use a rounded shape for the "blob" place-holder was inspired. The round shape is so pleasing and inviting with the symmetry of the straight lines and spaces on that side of the house. Seems like a nice spot for a year-round (or seasonal) wreath, a sunburst, or round metal medallion. What a great looking house!

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    Probably not large enough but I love these for some bright color and whimsy at least for summer. this is 12"


    this is 20"


    This is 28"



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    I had a metal compass on our lake house.





    I like the idea of a floral. Maybe a tiled picture? It would have to be large and not too detailed for it to show nicely from a distance.

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    Oly thanks, I did look at some copper(ish) suns but I’m not sure if that’s what I want.

    I’d like something like this. There is a nice garden shop near my beach cottage; I might be able to find something similar there.





    My porch furniture cushions are sort of a loud colorful floral so I am mindful of not clashing with them.


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    Yes to something natural, no to a painting. Succulent wall garden, wreath, etc

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    LOL ..



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    I also think no to a painting. I like something along the lines of the metal sculpture in your OP but larger. I like Oly's suns. Whatever it is, it's like a prominent tattoo. It better be something you really love and that represents you/your house.

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    Just thinking of pieces that would complement the color of your house; these range in price from $200 to $600.









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    Not sure Id want that on the front of my home.

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    The stained glass one is probably the only thing really suitable for that space. From the street it might actually look like a window.… a bit of unintended trompe l’oeil?

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    @Kswl - Yes to that Gilbert and George. Fantastic.

  • last year

    The birds on wood...very cheery. You could put a few deck chairs out with pillows that were yellow or blue...

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    Yeah…I feel like the museum pieces might make people think we are some kind of business.


    I ordered this. It is 40-ish inches wide/long.



    And this to hang it. We can remove the hook at the top and just attach to a shingle.



    If the wreath doesn’t end up quite right, I can use it on our garage.

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    PS the birds were my favorite initially, even thought I could repaint some of the flowers, but it is made up of 9 individual pieces, which would be a nightmare to hang on shingles.

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    is the table betwen the seating low? I mighrt consider a high console table between the windows. Then you could put a large urn or vase or somesuch there, fill it with tall branches etc

  • last year

    I like Mtn's idea if you can swing it-- and it would allow you to switch it up when the mood strikes!

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    A metal star on a house or barn means it is protected. This could be pretty on your porch. They’re all weather-proof of course.

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    The wreath you chose may not stand out against the color of your home. I do love the shape. You can always spray paint it if the wreath does not give you the look you want.

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    Sue you have a purple house? I love that!

    Sueb20 thanked Kitchenwitch111
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    Our house came with porch wall art from the previous owners. It is not something I would have chosen, but I love it. The seven legged octopus makes me smile every time I use the front door.


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    Yes, the table is typical end-table height. Do you mean a console table, like, behind the end table? or instead? I do need the regular end table for…sorry…function.


    Kitchen, yup, it is a dark plum color.

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    Instead. The table would still have function. I am thinking of something vaguely like this, though not in this style. I also like outdoor lamps




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    Of course I'm biased but you could paint your state barn quilt and I'd fudge the colors a bit. Use a purple to work with your house, a deeper/dirtier orange/gold and a better blue for sure. Acrylic paint either on stretched canvas or exterior grade plywood - either will hold up. Mine has been outside for 5 years.





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    Mtn, I really need the end table to set down drink/snack/book…

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    PS I am looking for a floor lamp for beach house porch so might also look at a table lamp for this porch.

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    I sometime use console tables to set things down?


    Can you put the low table at the other end of the loveseat?

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    We have a lot of wall art out on our covered front portal, although it’s basically all Southwestern. But, as I use Ama**n a lot , I found many great ideas there that you might consider. I typed “metal outdoor wall decor” into the search bar. Here are just a few of them.

    Sueb20 thanked LynnNM
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    Thanks for the continuing ideas but I have ordered the wreath so will see how that looks.