81 Pretty Front Porch Ideas for the Perfect At-Home Escape

Create the ultimate outdoor oasis with these fresh front porch ideas.

porch with eclectic mix of furniture
Photo: David A. Land

Whether you're looking to entertain, dine, or just relax, these front porch ideas are guaranteed to inspire your space. To inspire your next porch refresh, we're sharing our best ideas for outdoor seating, accents, and decor. These front porch ideas fit all sizes and design styles, so you can create the space that works best for you.

Get ready to enjoy the outdoors in style with these ideas for front porches, screened-in porches, backyard porches, and more.

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Farmhouse Front Porch Ideas

Porch swing with pillows and flowers
Adam Albright

Reminiscent of an old farmhouse, this cozy porch features a charming porch swing laden with pillows. If country style is your thing, keep it simple with a few farmhouse or rustic touches. The galvanized metal planter and wooden stepladder-turned-accent-table strike a rustic tone.

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Classic Front Porch

Porch with rocking chairs, blue pillows
Helen Norman

An area rug and curtains define a sitting area for quiet time on this pretty front porch. The decorative curtains make the space cozy and help block glare from the sun. The contrast in materials between the woven rocking chairs and the metal table creates a relaxed and inviting atmosphere.

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Cozy Front Porch Seating

Porch with couch, curtains, dog
Kim Cornelison

A daybed instead of a couch on the porch provides double the seating options: Cozy up to the fireplace for a gathering with friends, or face the yard to enjoy the view. Even on rainy days, the painted ceiling gives the illusion of blue skies above. A two-sided fireplace centers the gathering space and keeps it cozy on cool nights. Outdoor curtains bring polish and privacy.

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Add Natural Texture

a small porch with quaint wicker furniture

John Granen

For a quaint porch feel, incorporate wicker furniture. This blend of texture incorporating different weaves and colors brings some whimsical country energy to any porch, big or small. Add some flowers and drape a quilt over a chair to complete the look.

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Small Front Porch Furniture

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Erin Kunkel

Scaling down your furniture to suit the available space will make your front porch feel more comfortable. A petite seating setup packs plenty of personality on this small front porch. The single chair and low-slung bench are sized right for the narrow porch rather than a complete furniture set.

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Natural Front Porch Decor

porch with eclectic mix of furniture
David A. Land

Create airy summer porch decor by incorporating furniture with slim silhouettes. Wicker and bamboo designs are easy to move indoors and outdoors with the changing season, plus they keep small porches bright and lofty. When considering screen porch plans, look for designs with windows that stretch from floor to ceiling to visually expand your space.

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Front Porch Layout

a small porch with rocking chairs and a fan

JULIE SOEFER 

Stay cool in the warmer months by installing a functional and unique fan on your porch. A fresh breeze will make summer porch lounging comfortable again, and add a fun conversation piece to the space.

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Inviting Screened-in Porch

Screened porch with blue accents
David Land

A screened-in porch with casual decor is the perfect setting for laid-back parties as well as everyday relaxing. Design your porch with a neutral foundation to easily swap in colorful accents for different occasions or seasons. Black, white, and wood tones provide a clean, inviting look. Accessories introduce splashes of blue that bring personality to the space.

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Modern Front Porch Furniture

Screened porch with natural colors
Kim Cornelison

A stone tile floor and contemporary furniture give this screen porch a sophisticated appearance. Layers of pillows and throw blankets keep the look from becoming too formal. Using only two or three colors keeps the porch design cohesive.

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Decorate with Cool Colors

enclosed porch with black chairs and ferns

If you think sunrooms should be decorated with bright, warm colors, look to this space to upend your ideas about outdoor spaces. Cool blue textiles and vivid green houseplants bring the porch's neutral base to life, while black accents provide a bold contrast that modernizes the space. A combination of folksy, traditional, and contemporary accessories keep the atmosphere casual and comfortable.

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Front Porch Color Scheme

Porch with couch, wicker chairs
David A Land

Practice controlled repetition to create a porch color scheme that looks cohesive but not too perfectly matched. For example, the navy fabric on this vintage rattan settee presents a deeper shade of blue than the aqua on the floors, lamp, and planters. The rug, chairs, and pouf repeat neutral tones, but patterned pillows and throws bring in brighter hues. The pouf becomes a cocktail table when pulled out and topped with a tray.

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Provide Contrast

a small corner porch with black walls and white trim

JULIE SOEFER 

Draw attention to your porch with some tasteful contrast. Here, the textured black walls create a cozy space and help the white trim and ceiling look clean and modern. The natural textures in the decoration help balance it out to create a truly rustic-modern blend.

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Front Porch Architecture

Porch with table, chairs, blue vase
Blaine Moats

Simple furniture and decor allow this porch's architecture and garden views to steal the show. Here, a pedestal table and bistro chairs tuck between two graceful columns, which frame leafy views just off the porch. If you're looking to invest in your porch, look for ways to update the structure or architecture. Keep your house style in mind as you're designing to ensure a cohesive look.

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Farmhouse Front Porch

black rocking chairs on narrow farmhouse porch
Edmund Barr

Create a farmhouse porch with casual style, an open design, and cool comfort. Relaxed decor adds style without overshadowing your porch's natural architecture. This porch features black and white rocking chairs, rustic pendant porch lights, and simple farmhouse furniture.

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Outdoor Dining Space

detail shot of porch table with blue linens
David A. Land

A dream porch should be designed around function. This particular space was built for outdoor dining. Wall-to-wall screens keep bugs at bay, while a vintage white dining set welcomes guests for a cozy summer meal.

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Add Texture and Pattern

open front porch with graphic black-and-white details
Tria Giovan

Add dimension to your porch with different textures and patterns. Lots of wood—in different grains and beam sizes—creates contrast without getting cluttered. Accessorize with common colors but different patterns, like graphic black-and-white striped pillows and geometric porch rugs.

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Screened-In Porch Plants

Porch with dining area, striped rug
Jason Donnelly

The ideal summer entertaining space combines the best of the indoors (comfortable and bug-free) with the best of the outdoors (green and breezy). This screen porch does exactly that using DIY projects, casual decor, and plants. A trellis made from wood slats painted green supports potted climbing mandevilla plants to add privacy while providing natural light.

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Colorful Boho Porch

Porch with dining area, colorful décor
Brie Williams

Bring colorful personality to your porch with an eclectic assortment of furnishings. Here, vintage rattan chairs mingle with blue-and-white striped bistro chairs around a dining table covered in a pink floral tablecloth. Outdoor string lights crisscross overhead to give the boho-style porch an inviting glow.

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Simple Porch Furniture Ideas

a small porch with large white columns and a matched dining table set

PANICHGUL STUDIOS 

This picture-perfect porch does a lot with very little. The secret? A matching dining set! When you invest in a quality table and chairs, any other accents aren't necessary. You can add rugs, couches, and decorative pillows, but you don't need them to create a cohesive space. Make the dining table your decorative centerpiece with colorful cushions and greenery, so the space can change with the seasons.

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Simple Porch Ideas

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Laurey Glenn

Stylish front porch furniture ideas can be both simple and affordable. New outdoor cushions unite a vintage rattan sofa and inexpensive chairs on this screened-in porch. For privacy, sheer outdoor curtains hung from a basic rod don't block too much light.

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Pretty Porch Swing

front porch with blue swing and bold painted floor
Adam Albright

Pretty yet practical, porch swings are a fun addition to any outdoor area. Family and friends of all ages will enjoy curling up with a good book or gently rocking to the summer breeze. Add extra appeal to your porch swing with a bright coat of paint—plus some funky throw pillows—to welcome guests before they even step through the door.

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Front Porch Seating

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Jason Donnelly

A hanging daybed is a fresh twist on the standard porch swing, while plenty of patterned pillows layer in comfort. Poufs are easy to maneuver and move around the porch for different seating configurations.

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Add Brick Flooring

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JULIE SOEFER 

Sometimes, the solution to energizing your front porch isn't the decor, but the floor. This herringbone brick pattern adds rustic energy and comfort to the porch, as well as some much-needed texture. It also adds character to a clean and classic white porch. For a fun summer project, try doing it yourself!

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Modern Farmhouse Front Porch

Front porch with plants, black door
Robert Brinson

This farmhouse porch welcomes guests with fresh style, thanks to its punchy black accessories, white facade, and gorgeous plantings. Plenty of greenery proves that plants don't have to be colorful to be impactful. Here, foliage pops against the porch's clean white surfaces to create a modern farmhouse appearance.

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The Right Proportions

Porch with pink and white theme, wicker furniture
Greg Schiedemann

The right proportion of fruity pastel furnishings and accents turns this cool, shady porch into a warm, comfy retreat. A 60:30:10 ratio of three neighboring hues keeps the scene tranquil. Light pink covers the largest area for a calm foundation. Yellow appears on roughly a third of the surfaces for a warm layer, and small doses of vivid fuchsia add contrast.

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Modern Porch Design

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Tria Giovan

If you crave a serene and well-ordered getaway, opt for clean lines and a reserved palette with a comfortable atmosphere Bleached or gray-washed woods and solid neutrals are the base for this porch's understated palette, where no one element demands too much attention. Contrast boxy outdoor furniture with a few curvy pieces to keep things from being too stark. Low-slung scoop chairs with wire frames add softness.

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Southern-Style Front Porch Ideas

Porch with dining room set, fans
Richard Leo Johnson

This porch oozes southern charm with lofty ceilings, a serene color palette, and plenty of comfy seating. Indoor living amenities and styling add extra comfort, including the rug underfoot and breeze-generating ceiling fans overhead. Iron lanterns above the seating area help illuminate the space after the sun goes down.

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Decorate in Monochrome

a dark blue painted porch with some natural decor

TRIA GIOVAN 

Using a single paint color for the walls, the floor, and even the ceiling is a great way to make your porch stand out without breaking the bank. Create a moody retreat by opting for a dark tone like this slate blue, or lighten up the space with a pastel. Accessories like this pendant lamp and the hats and coats along the rack help break up the color.

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Multi-Function Porch Design

Porch with dining table, couch, chairs
Helen Norman

This spacious porch boasts a seating group for lounging and a dining area for meals, games, and more. If your porch is spacious and supports several functions, look for ways to unify the space. Here, white upholstery on the dining chairs is mimicked on the sofa and chairs. Matching outdoor light fixtures above the seating group and the dining table creates cohesiveness.

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Midcentury Modern Porch Decor

midcentury porch with green loveseats and geo rug
Greg Scheidemann

Covered porch ideas span from cottage style to contemporary. Add a modern touch to a summer porch design with retro patio furniture and a geometric area rug. A basic midcentury-style pendant provides lighting for late-night entertaining.

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The Pink Moment

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Kim Cornelison

Coral color flashes across the Ojai, CA, sky most nights at dusk. It's called the Pink Moment and, though fleeting, it left an impression in this covered and screened porch. Building on the freshly painted navy-black floors and flat white walls, the space was animated with rosy pink on an exterior door, a rug, and throw pillows.

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Screened-In Porch Inspiration

enclosed four-season porch with brick and fireplace
Werner Straube

If you live in a more temperate climate, enjoy your porch throughout the year by adding screens and a fireplace. Here, light-color bricks on the fireplace surround echo the surfacing of the home. The hearth is surrounded by plenty of seating, ensuring a large group of guests can enjoy the comforts of the porch fireplace.

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Patterned Tile Porch

Porch with striped chairs, curtains
Brie Williams

This narrow porch makes a big style statement thanks to the colorful, patterned tile floor. A trio of chairs outfitted with black-and-white seat cushions provides seating, but the pillow patterns don't draw attention away from the flooring. A white garden stool serves as a tiny end table. The lightweight furnishings can easily be moved around to create a larger seating group.

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Front Porch Color Scheme

narrow front porch with citrus trees and bold cusions
Dustin Peck

Porch ideas for summer don't have to be complicated. Sometimes a simple swap of the color palette can make your design feel fresh again. With a neutral base of gray and beige, it's easy to inject little pops of color, like the citrus tones of lemon and lime featured on the seating of this summer porch.

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Front Porch Paint Colors

front porch with pink and turquoise accents
Richard Leo Johnson

Looking for porch paint ideas? Try a pretty mix of pastels. A gray painted floor and white surroundings allow splashes of turquoise, pink, and violet to do the talking. Chippy finishes give this summer porch pretty patina.

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Covered Front Porch Ideas

Porch with dining area and swing seating
Brie Williams

The vibrant colors on the furnishings and pillows energize the dark wood of this covered porch. The lively mix of colors balances the rich tones of the wood ceiling and shingle siding. A colorful and cozy swing bed keeps the space casual and fun.

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Front Porch Lighting

enclosed patio sitting area with slanted ceiling
John Bessler

Consider adding skylights to bring extra sources of light to a dark porch. For extra circulation, vent the skylights to increase airflow. This porch also includes glass-front doors that boost the amount of light passing from exterior to interior spaces.

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Boho Porch Inspiration

bohemian porch with privacy screen and rich colors
Ann VanderWiel Wilde / The Wilde Project

If you're decorating a patio for summer, look for materials that can withstand rain, mist, dew, and humidity. Covered front porch designs, as well as screened-in porches, allow for more variety in fabrics. This bohemian-inspired open porch features a Mediterranean rug, leather pouf, wooden room divider, and macrame lighting for interesting texture.

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High Porch Ceiling

bright porch with eames and wicker chairs
Brie Williams

The view from your porch is breathtaking, so why not enjoy it year-round? The screens on this covered porch make it easy to stay cozy on cooler nights, while a vaulted ceiling keeps you dry. A vintage chandelier adds charm and gentle porch lighting.

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Cottage-Style Front Porch

romantic cottage front porch with hydrangeas
Matthew Benson

Bright colors and a weathered patina welcome visitors to this cheery porch. Flea market finds, such as an old stepladder, a detailed mirror, and a pair of director's chairs, give the space an eclectic ambience. To ensure collected accessories look unified, choose a consistent color palette and stick to it throughout the entire space.

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Natural Front Porch Ideas

open neutral patio with stone and pillars
Robert Brinson

Create a seamless transition to an outdoor sitting area by paying the same attention to detail as you would when decorating indoors. Here, the variation in tile size adds interest and a subtle hint of pattern to this clean porch design. Columns add architectural support and a classical quality while a beaded-board ceiling adds texture. Two porch ceiling fans circulate air and keep the space cool and refreshing.

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Front Porch Seating Ideas

Porch with fireplace and wicker seating
Brie Williams

To be supremely functional, the best-designed front porches have conversation areas—one seat across from another, some facing out to the yard, some facing in toward the house. Those seats should be relaxing and welcoming, as well as suited to your personal preference. This screen porch has the look and feel of a living room with pillow-adorned wicker furniture and a fireplace.

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Summer Porch Inspiration

bold front porch with curtains and yellow swing
Adam Albright

Make over a covered porch to fit the season by copying this home's summer porch decorating ideas. Bring out colorful pillows and a plush swing cushion for cozy seating. Vibrant flowers and summer patio plants bring nature into the mix while a pallet coffee table on casters allows for entertaining on the fly.

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Front Porch Design Styles

contemporary porch with high ceilings and pillars
Gordon Beall

When planning your porch, consider the style of your house and how you'll want to use the space. Do you want screens? A dining table? How about lighting? Answering all of these questions will help you determine the size, shape, and layout of the porch. For a front porch, plan for it to be at least 8 feet deep and 16-20 feet wide. Have an electrician install any outdoor circuits, outlets, and switches for electronics.

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Back Porch Inspiration

traditional tucked-away patio on brick facade
Robert Brinson

Bring a party outdoors by extending living space off the back of your home. This simple porch design features beautiful stone tiling and brick trim tiles, classic columns, and French doors. The furniture looks airy with exposed legs, which helps make the most of the small space.

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Porch Design Inspiration

stone fireplace in front porch with arched ceiling
Tria Giovan

Consider your home's architectural style and incorporate those elements into your porch design. The classic design of this porch perfectly complements the home's Italian villa-inspired style. Rounded archways and heavy stone surfacing create a comfortable, rustic setting. Plenty of lighting and a large fireplace ensure gatherings can last well into the night.

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Porch Privacy

rustic patio with green cushions and exposed beams
John Bessler

Capture the beauty of woodland surroundings with a porch built among the trees. This home's woodsy surroundings are carried onto the porch through weathered wooden ceiling beams and furniture built from tree branches and sticks. Simple fabric ensures the focus will be on the great outdoors rather than the porch decor.

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Porch Style Ideas

front porch sitting area with patio furniture
Brie Williams

If you live in an older home, look to the structure's original elements for porch inspiration. Comfortable wicker furniture blends seamlessly with this home's horizontal railings and barn red exterior. The throw pillows keep the color palette consistent and are a welcoming accent to the seating area.

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Small Porch Design Ideas

simple airy patio with table and red chairs
John Bessler

Even if your porch is tiny, you can still make it functional. This small porch design idea makes the most of its narrow space with a long, skinny table and slender chairs. Window screens ensure this beachfront porch can be used all year long, rain or shine.

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Cozy Cottage Front Porch

monochromatic white patio with pillars
Emily Followill

Give a plain porch a boost of personality with the right details. This cottage-inspired porch design owes its look to a beaded-board ceiling, cool color palette, and eclectic furniture. To keep the feel natural, electrical lighting is replaced with a hanging lantern and an army of candles.

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Front Porch Gathering Space

craftsman front porch with neutral tones
Cameron Sadeghpour

A porch not only connects your interior with the exterior, but it can also connect your home with the rest of the neighborhood. Make your porch beautiful and welcoming, and make sure to allow plenty of space for you and your company. This porch, outfitted with cheery colors and playful patterns, provides the perfect warm-weather gathering spot for friends and family.

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Front Porch Sunroom

added-on front porch with wicker chairs
Ryann Ford

If your home is located somewhere with a chilly winter climate, adding a sunroom is the perfect way to enjoy the outdoors year-round. Sunrooms add versatility throughout the year since windows can be replaced with screens in warm months. This small sunroom makes the most of a tight space with airy furniture and a neutral color palette.

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Sleeping Porch Ideas

bright red hanging bench on front porch
Robert Brinson

Allow the sounds of crickets and a cool breeze to lull you to sleep on a calm summer night with a sleeping porch. Extend the comforts of the indoors with indoor-outdoor light fixtures, fabrics, and furniture. Ensure bugs and other critters aren't an issue by installing window screens.

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Front Porch Fixtures

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Porches—whether front porches, back porches, or those of the wraparound variety—bring charm and function to a home's facade. With the right accessories, they can also inject personality. This classic home's porch includes a trio of lanterns that create unexpected levity. Treat your outdoor room like an indoor living room: Outfit it with comfy, yet weather-proof furniture and fun adornments, like quirky light fixtures or colorful pillows.

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Add Brightly Colored Cushions

Porch with wicker

Delicate wicker furniture makes this porch feel airy and light. Bright blue cushions with sunny yellow pillows bring in the bold. Invest in outdoor furniture that will last for years, but choose cushions that can be changed out every couple years. That way, you can freely play with color and alter the feel of your porch as your taste evolves.

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Front Porch Daybed

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This enclosed porch is all clean lines and organic textures. The contrast between the low-slung daybed and the towering screens draws the eye from ceiling to floor, inviting guests to lounge amongst the pillows. Stately columns make the space feel more like an extension of the home than a separate outdoor space. Borrow this look with muted colors and a teak daybed, which works as a sofa for group gatherings or a sleeping perch for solitary afternoons.

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Choose Complementary Colors

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A porch is the ideal opportunity to play with color. If picking a vibrant scheme feels intimidating, look to the color wheel for inspiration. Complementary colors—like the tangerine and baby blue used here—sit across from each other on the wheel and will always pair well and bring a happy pop. To balance out the bright hues, paint the walls and ceiling white, and add dimensions with lots of texture. Here, wicker furniture, a woven basket, and a natural fixture do the job.

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Hang Porch Screens

sun room

Enclose a porch so pesky bugs stay out and the cool summer breeze and sunshine can still come in. A screen porch makes a great place to have dinner when the weather allows, giving guests a gorgeous view (and making clean-up less taxing!). Add indoor touches, like pendant lights, to an outdoor space to make it feel more homey and decorated.

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Mix Materials

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This wraparound screen porch incorporates several different materials for visual interest. A metal table creates shiny contrast with the dark wicker furniture, porcelain garden stool, and worn wooden oars propped up in the corner. A mix of gray and white pillows keeps the color palette modern and subdued.

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Paint Your Front Door

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To spruce up any porch, consider repainting the trim or even the front door. On this cedar shingle bungalow, the light blue front door demands attention, making the narrow front porch feel more like a place to land. Slim furniture, like the two rockers and the small side table in this cozy spot, keep the seating area from feeling congested.

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Paint the Porch Walls

Sunny Side

If the walls of your enclosed porch are the same exterior material as your home, consider painting them a different color to carve out a unique space. This airy porch features white painted brick walls and large arched windows, offering a clear view to the backyard. Wicker furniture and lots of natural light play up the breezy feel.

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Install a Swing

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Who doesn't love a porch swing? Upgrade from the classic two-seater to a large daybed swing for extra comfiness. (To ensure safety, these beds are best hung by a licensed contractor.) Here, a normal twin-size mattress serves as the cushion, and a pile of decorative pillows brings color and pattern.

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Paint the Porch Ceiling

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Consider an eye-catching paint color for the ceiling. On this waterfront porch, sky blue mimics the real deal and is bright even on cloudy days. Reserve saturated, intense colors for furniture and accessories, like these teal chairs and orange patterned pillows.

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Layer Organic Materials

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With ultra-durable, Ipe wood decking, a cedar-board ceiling, and stone on the bottom half of the pillars, this space feels totally natural. Clean-line all-weather wicker furniture adds a modern twist, while bright green cushions bring a pop of color. Bamboo shades maintain privacy but can be rolled up to allow more light into the covered porch.

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Think Symmetrically

rocking chairs

Since this porch isn't very wide, the furniture couldn't be bulky. Rocking chairs and a pair of potted shrubs establish a simple, symmetrical, and unified look that works well for a traditional home. Taupe paint gave the original red brick a new, cleaner look that contrasts beautifully with the natural wood flooring.

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Play with Pattern

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Even if you'd never buy a patterned sofa for your living room, consider something other than solids for your outdoor seating. (Just make sure the fabrics and cushions can withstand sun and moisture!) On this high-ceilinged porch, woven chairs play off the pattern of the loveseat's cushion, while natural elements, like the low-key flooring and plants, anchor the space.

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Timeless Porch Design

house with gray siding and charcoal door and white columns
Brie Williams

White rocking chairs complement the timeless design of this classic porch. The primarily gray exterior color scheme and simple white columns provide a versatile foundation for layering in color and style. Floral-patterned pillows and blooming container gardens serve as easy-to-change accessories.

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Vintage Porch Decor

Screened porch wicker furniture
Michael Partenio

Wicker furniture, an antique daybed, and a blue trunk-turned-coffee table offer this screen porch a vintage air. The furniture was culled from different sources, but the aged white finish on the pieces unifies the look. The trunk's chippy-painted finish adds an additional layer of texture.

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Porch with a View

Porch with blue and white theme, wicker furniture
Werner Straube

With a view of the water, this porch keeps it simple to not distract from the gorgeous surroundings. Classic wicker furniture with nautical blue-and-white striped cushions nods to cottage style. Keep sightlines unobstructed so you can fully take in the view from your porch. Here, furniture at relatively the same height keeps the focus on the view.

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Porch Dining Area

Outdoor dining area, wicker furniture
Kim Cornelison

Wicker chairs encircle a charming farmhouse table for a picture-perfect alfresco dining room. Overhead, star-shaped light fixtures sparkle when the sun goes down. A cushy patterned rug adds comfort underfoot. If you host plenty of parties, set up your porch as a second dining room you can enjoy in the warmer months.

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Quaint Porch Corner

Nook with small dining area, pillow seating
Edmund Barr

A built-in seat and a table for two transform this porch nook into a cozy getaway. Blue and white pillows contrast the orange tones in the terra-cotta floor tiles, while white stucco and wrought-iron accents give the feel of a Tuscan villa or Spanish hacienda. Look for ways to incorporate the style and design sense of your favorite vacation spot, and you'll have your own resort retreat right at home.

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Cottage-Style Porch

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Brie Williams

A glam color combo meets cottage style in this screened porch. Bright fuchsia and navy blue add flair to the white furniture and woven hammock. A wood ceiling and floor bind the room in and help the lofty space feel cozier.

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Breezy Outdoor Living

Porch with fireplace and wicker seating
Brie Williams

This pretty porch has all the comforts of the inside brought outside. The outdoor furniture comes equipped with cozy seat cushions and colorful patterned throw pillows. Ceiling fans help circulate the air to prevent the space from feeling sticky. Lamps and mounted lighting illuminate the space after the sun goes down.

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Black and White Porch

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This covered sunporch makes the most of its tropical surroundings. The daybeds, outfitted with bold striped seat cushions, offer plenty of seating. Sunshine yellow accents scattered throughout the space help break up the strong black-and-white palette.

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Rustic Porch Design

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Four chairs and a love seat create a cozy outdoor living area on this porch. The navy-and-white striped seat cushions pair stylishly with orange throw pillows and accessories. The rustic stone fireplace makes it easy to entertain throughout multiple seasons.

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Contemporary Porch Style

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A sleek built-in banquette and a plank ceiling treatment lend modern appeal to this porch. The sunny yellow hue of the banquette's seat cushion repeats itself on the curvy wicker chairs nearby. A woven red area rug beneath the freestanding seating area helps ground the space.

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Front Porch Area Rug

screen porch addition with bright blues/orange color decor. Stained cement floors with colorful rug, round glass coffee table, modern white dining set with orange cushions, and neutral wicker sofa

Robert Peterson

When in doubt, add an area rug. The right area rug can help separate a sitting area from a dining area when you're working with an open space like a porch. It's also a lifesaver when building a color scheme. Here, the orange and blue pops of color are pulled straight from the rug to create a cohesive and chic porch.

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Paint the Front Door

Back porch with painted red door, potted flowers and rustic white table and cow artwork above it

Annie Schlecther

Working with a small porch but want to introduce some color? Look no further than the front door. Here, the red pop of color adds a playful energy to a small space, which is complemented by a artwork banner across the entryway and several flowerpots. For some guidance on choosing a color that fits the aesthetic you're looking for, take a look at our explainer on how color affects your mood.

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Spruce Up a Classic Porch

a porch with white furniture and lots of plants

Jay Wilde

Simple white furniture with tasteful cushions is a timeless porch look. A low-effort way to take it the extra mile without changing the basics is adding an abundance of greenery. Potted ferns and flowers add a natural, comfortable energy that complements the clean white furniture and makes an afternoon on the porch fresh and relaxing.

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An Easy Pop of Color

a yellow swing on a porch

Stacy Goldberg 

Breathe some life and creativity into your porch with a pop of color. Jazz up a piece of deck furniture you already own with a fresh coat of paint or get one secondhand. It's an easy and cheap way to change up the look of a porch.

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Add An Awning

cottage with green and white awning over the porch

Laurey Glenn

For a big change, consider installing an awning over your porch, with matching ones over the windows. Now only will it add some extra shade and privacy, but it can completely change the appearance of your home and create a cottagecore ambiance to your front yard.

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