The front porch is your home’s first impression to neighbors and friends. Make your home as friendly and inviting as possible with these welcoming front porch ideas.
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1. Choose A Bright-Colored Door
Think of your door as the centerpiece of your front porch – it’s naturally where your eye is drawn to. By choosing a bright color for your door, the rest of the porch will pop making it far more charming and inviting. Option step further: choose a bright, uncommon color to make your home truly stand out.
2. Add Seating To Your Porch
Whether it’s a vintage rocking chair or a full patio set, outdoor furniture has remained popular for several generations. It’s hard to resist spending some time on your porch and enjoying some fresh air and your friends will think so, too.
3. Screen Your Porch
Screening in your porch will allow you to get far more use out of it. While it may not be everyone’s first choice, screens prevent bugs and debris from disturbing your peace. Additionally, a screened-in porch can allow you to enjoy the sunshine even during rainy weather.
4. Elevate Your Porch With Tile Flooring
A graphic tile floor can give your porch a nice, contemporary look. The contrast of materials makes your porch organically stand out and blends nicely with patterned furniture. Take it a step further and choose a tile design with bold colors.
5. Brighten Up Your Porch With Lighting
Porch lighting can be the perfect feature for your porch. Whether you’re going for a traditional or contemporary look, good lighting serves both a functional and aesthetic purpose. Consider thinking outside the box by choosing an unconventional porch light to really stand out.
6. Shake Things Up With Some Fans
A ceiling fan can turn your porch into a sweet hangout spot with a nice breeze. Not only are they a functional feature, but ceiling fans can be a great accent on your porch.
7. Hang Some Plants
Greenery doesn’t have to stop at your lawn or garden; hang up some plants on your front porch to create a seamless design. Some well-placed potted plants can make your porch look stunning.
8. Throw Down A Rug
A simple yet effective way to spruce up your front porch is to place down a decorative, outdoor rug. This will give you a chance to add in some color while also giving your porch a more modern appearance.
9. Try Some Outdoor Curtains
Hanging up outdoor curtains will provide you with some privacy on your front porch. It will also allow you to control the light to your porch how you see fit.
10. Show Off Your House Number
A fun way to decorate your porch is by highlighting your home’s street number. This trend has become popular over the years with homeowners looking for a decoration with a practical use.
11. Create a Pathway
A pathway can create an experience entering into your home. While it requires a bit of space, sectioning off a part of your property to serve as a path to enter your porch can re-shape how you perceive your own house. Consider placing lights along your pathway to create a warm atmosphere surrounding your porch.
Learn More With POLLI Construction
Whatever updates you decide to do for your front porch, be sure to throw in your personal touch! Your front porch is the entryway into your home and should reflect your unique perspective and charm. If you’re interested in upgrading your front porch, contact POLLI Construction today.
