Small mountain style concrete front porch photo in Chicago with a roof extension

Planters & WIndow Boxes

Ted Carter Inspired Landscapes

Small farmhouse front porch idea in Portland Maine with decking

Screened porch

Meyer Design

Who wouldn't love to sit and relax on this beautiful farmhouse porch surrounded by modern black windows and a gorgeous front door? Photos: Jody Kmetz
Small farmhouse screened-in front porch photo in Chicago with a roof extension

Portico

Archi/Build Group, Inc.

The design challenge was to create a covered portico to protect their guests and the front door from the elements as well as to create a visually pleasing and important feature on the front of the home. Classical elements were chosen with Doric columns and pilaster's with a radial segmented pediment. These photos were taken 15 years after the completion of the work! Photographer: Craig Cernek

Granite Steps to Wooden Porch

Natural Path Landscaping

These Caledonia granite steps nicely replaced a rotting set of wooden steps on this Shingle Style home.
Small elegant concrete paver front porch photo in Boston

ADDITIONS & REMODELING

Keith Friesen

Front Entry updated to add a porch roof, cedar posts, stone piers, new front entry door, stone, vaulted entry, and exposed aggregate steps to create an inviting Main Entrance to this home.

Front Porch Addition

Richter-Norton Architecture, pllc

Small arts and crafts front porch photo in Raleigh with a roof extension and decking

Classic Porch Designs

Archadeck of Suburban Boston

A gable roof protect guests from weather elements. Note the curved ceiling and custom rails. The flooring is low maintenance Trex.
Inspiration for a small front porch remodel in Boston with a roof extension

Transitional Porch

Inspiration for a small transitional stone front porch remodel in Detroit

Porticos

G. M. Roth Design Remodeling, Inc.

This is an example of a small traditional concrete front porch design in Boston.

Mission Style Front Porch in Fairfax, VA

Schroeder Design/Build, Inc.

This is an example of a small craftsman brick front porch design in DC Metro with a roof extension.

High Ridge RoadHigh Ridge Road, Hartsdale, NY Contemporary

Domus Constructors, LLC.

“Compelling.” That’s how one of our judges characterized this stair, which manages to embody both reassuring solidity and airy weightlessness. Architect Mahdad Saniee specified beefy maple treads—each laminated from two boards, to resist twisting and cupping—and supported them at the wall with hidden steel hangers. “We wanted to make them look like they are floating,” he says, “so they sit away from the wall by about half an inch.” The stainless steel rods that seem to pierce the treads’ opposite ends are, in fact, joined by threaded couplings hidden within the thickness of the wood. The result is an assembly whose stiffness underfoot defies expectation, Saniee says. “It feels very solid, much more solid than average stairs.” With the rods working in tension from above and compression below, “it’s very hard for those pieces of wood to move.” The interplay of wood and steel makes abstract reference to a Steinway concert grand, Saniee notes. “It’s taking elements of a piano and playing with them.” A gently curved soffit in the ceiling reinforces the visual rhyme. The jury admired the effect but was equally impressed with the technical acumen required to achieve it. “The rhythm established by the vertical rods sets up a rigorous discipline that works with the intricacies of stair dimensions,” observed one judge. “That’s really hard to do.”

Shed Roof Portico (Georgia)

Georgia Front Porch

Shed (flat) roof portico adds great curb appeal and protection on a budget. Designed and built by Georgia Front Porch.
Inspiration for a small timeless front porch remodel in Atlanta with a roof extension

Decks and Porches

Tebou Carpentry & Woodworking

This is an example of a small traditional front porch design in Boston with decking and a roof extension.

Eastern Avenue

Bayview Builders

David Burroughs
Small elegant front porch photo in Baltimore with a roof extension

Farmhouse porch

Meyer Design

Who wouldn't love to sit and relax on this beautiful farmhouse porch surrounded by modern black windows? Photos: Jody Kmetz
Small country screened-in front porch idea in Chicago with a roof extension

Shed Roof Portico (Georgia)

Georgia Front Porch

Fill-in Sunroom Addition Rochester, MA

Care Free Homes, Inc.

This Year Round Betterliving Sunroom addition in Rochester, MA is a big hit with friends and neighbors alike! After seeing neighbors add a sunroom to their home – this family had to get one (and more of the neighbors followed in their footsteps, too)! Our design expert and skilled craftsmen turned an open space into a comfortable porch to keep the bugs and elements out!This style of sunroom is called a fill-in sunroom because it was built into the existing porch. Fill-in sunrooms are simple to install and take less time to build as we can typically use the existing porch to build on. All windows and doors are custom manufactured at Betterliving’s facility to fit under the existing porch roof.

Traditional Porch

This is an example of a small traditional screened-in front porch design in Other with decking and a roof extension.

Front Porch

Good Charlotte Cedar

Custom-Built Front Awning by Robert MacNab of Good Charlotte Cedar.
Inspiration for a small craftsman brick front porch remodel in Charlotte

Small Front Porch Ideas

Small front porches can be tricky to decorate. Some may be too small to really spend any time on, while others are just big enough for a single bench. But no matter how big or small your front porch is, it’s possible to create a charming spot that welcomes visitors into your home. Sometimes, simply adding potted plants and flowers is all you need. Other times, you may need a fresh coat of paint on your front door and a nice bench for sipping tea. Either way, and for everything in between, allow the following small front porch ideas and photos to inspire you.

1. Potted Plants

Almost every porch can benefit from a collection of potted plants, whether you opt for seasonal flowers or small evergreen bushes. A bouquet of different flowers and plants can look particularly stunning.

2. Year-Round Wreath

Wreaths aren’t just for the holidays — you can hang one made of dried herbs, grasses or flowers all year long on your front door. Of course, changing out different wreaths with the seasons would keep things interesting.

3. Warming Candles

Another small front porch decor idea is to arrange some candles or lanterns in with your potted plants. Your porch will instantly feel so much cozier.

4. Comfy Seating

If you’ve got the room for it, adding some front porch furniture, like a bench or a rocking chair, can make all the difference. Make sure your seating is actually comfortable enough to spend time in with plenty of pillows and seat cushions.

5. Cozy Rug

One of the best ways to decorate a compact front porch while making it feel extra cozy and welcoming is to lay down a rug. Sitting outside will sound so much more inviting.

6. Privacy Trellis

To add a bit of privacy to your porch, you could set up a trellis on either end of the space. Once you’ve got some dense vines growing, you’ll have an attractive-looking barrier between your home and the neighbors’ next door.

7. Fresh Paint

If you’ve got a very small front porch without any room to sit, focus on colors, finishes and decor. Giving your front door a fresh coat of paint can do wonders, and completely change the look of your porch if you so desire.

8. Good Lighting

Another way to spruce up the design of the space: update your lighting. Hanging two lantern-style wall sconces on either side of the door can look elegant and stately, or opt for one hanging pendant light.

9. Statement House Numbers

Ensuring your house numbers are visible is not only helpful to visitors, but it can also add style and character to your home. The choices are endless here, so pick a plaque that complements your home and hang it to the side of your front door.

10. Porch Swing

Finally, remember to have some fun while decorating! One of the most crowd-pleasing small front porch ideas is to add a swing. If there’s room, hang a traditional porch swing, or a single hanging egg chair. Hammock chairs are another great option if you’re limited on space.

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