5 Ways to Update your Front Porch!
Are you tired of looking at the same, tired front porch every time you pull into your driveway? Most people simply never consider updating their front porch because they don’t use it as often as they use the deck in their backyard. Because your front porch is often the first impression that people get when approaching your house, it makes sense to breathe a bit of life into it. Here are five ways that you can make your old front porch new again:
1.Splash it with Color
Most people paint their front door the same color as their shutters or trim. Think outside of the box and paint your front door a unique color. A splashy bit of color on your porch will draw attention in a good way. You can also add color by way of a lovely welcome mat, a few throws, your furniture’s cushions and even fabric privacy panels. Try to use colors that don’t match your house exactly but don’t contrast with the color you’ve chosen for your exterior.
2.Add Comfortable Furniture
Comfortable furniture will instantly transform your tired porch into a place where you and your guests can relax. There are a variety of furniture styles to choose from. You can find great outdoor furniture made of wood, wicker, metal and even plastic. Better yet, you can visit your local flea market or tag sale and find a piece of furniture to re-purpose. No matter what you choose, furniture will be a great addition to your new porch. Be sure that you understand the maintenance involved with the furniture you choose so that you can enjoy it for many years.
3.Pay Attention to Lighting
There are very few people that want to spend an evening sitting in the dark. If you are looking for a way to make your porch welcoming no matter the time of day, concentrate on your lighting. Soft lighting will provide enough lighting for you and your guests to see by, but not enough lighting so that your guests feel like the whole neighborhood can see them.
4.Plant a Few Flowers
Flowers are one of the easiest ways to add color and interest to your porch. Think about putting plants in containers of different sizes. You can also use non-traditional containers to house your plant-life. Small wagons, wheelbarrows, wooden buckets and even small barrels can make excellent planters. Where you place your containers is up to you, but the best places include beside your entry door, lining your steps and in the corners of you patio.
5.Change with the Seasons
If you’re looking for a simple way to make your front porch gorgeous, change it with the seasons. You can change out your flower containers, switch your throws or even hang a different wreath on your door. Changing your porch with the seasons not only draws positive attention to your house, it allows you to channel your imagination and creativity.
If you’ve neglected your front porch in years gone by, it’s past time to give it a pinch of life. You can add color, install beautiful lighting and even add furniture to your porch. Any of these things will turn your front porch from dull to fabulous in as little as a weekend.
Heather Findley is a guest writer for design blogs. She recommends outdoorfurniture.com as a great place to find furniture near you.
