Making a statement with front porch designs

Ramyaanbu
3 min readJan 27, 2017

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Making a first and lasting impression is always important. It is more important when decorating your front porch. The décor on the front porch is what reveals the décor somebody can expect inside the home. Attention to detail and perfecting each details goes a long way in making lasting impressions. However big or small the porch might be, adding certain elements make it seem livelier and welcoming. When decorating your front porch you have to be creative with what you can do.

Keeping in mind the size of your front porch is important when deciding on the décor for your porch. Some front porches are very large and this gives you the option to buy a porch swing or other elaborate pieces of furniture to decorate your front porch. You can put just about any size furniture for your front porch if you have the adequate space. Designs can also be done according to color co-ordination. Similar colors or colors of same family make the décor look popped and attractive. Wicker style of furniture are getting popular for decor on a front porch. Its popular style and design looks nice with well-chosen and trimmed trees framing.

If your porch is old and needs a refreshing new look the first thing you may want to do is clean, sweep and power wash your front porch. Then take a good look at the paint on the flooring and walls of your front porch. If it is faded or worn you can redo a new paint to make it look like new again. The clean and fresh look from the paint will make the home feel new and refreshed. Fill in the empty spots and give your porch some much needed style by adding some furniture that reflect seasons, like autumn and its colors, for example. Using furniture that are correct in size and proportional to one another gives the clean line appearance and makes it appear pleasant. Cluttered furniture in the front porch always make the area feel quite tense.

When the furniture has been placed you can start adding other decor that will make your porch look very decorative and welcoming to your guest. Sometimes it is a good idea to replace your front door if it is old and outdated in style with something more modern and decorative to suit the style of your décor and home. Doors with a lot of glass in them seen to be a popular choice in front doors these days. And the color of your front door can also make a difference in the way your front porch looks making it a statement piece.

Potted plants and flowers on your porch can make a difference in terms of decor. When changing the decor on your front porch you want it to have a different look than before so don’t put out the same old items. Always make sure to revamp your old style and pick out some new colorful seat cushions, flower pots, baskets and other things for decor on your front porch.

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Ramyaanbu

I, Ramya write for Real Estate , Lifestyle, Home and Garden , Finance…. is currently working for Indiaproperty.com, one of India’s leading Real Estate portal.