Back porch decorations
25 Back Porch Ideas For the Ultimate Backyard Oasis
By
Kristin Hohenadel
Kristin Hohenadel
Kristin Hohenadel is an interior design expert who has covered architecture, interiors, and decor trends for publications including the New York Times, Interior Design, Lonny, and the American and international editions of Elle Decor. She resides in Paris, France, and has traveled to over 30 countries, giving her a global perspective on home design.
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Published on 07/21/22
Design by Marie Flanigan Interiors / Photo by Julie Soefer
The front porch is all about welcoming and curb appeal, designed as much for guests and passersby as for yourself. But the back porch is an intimate space designed exclusively for you and yours, tailored to your lifestyle and preferred ways of passing time in the privacy of your own backyard.
A back porch can be anything from a an outdoor dining area for family meals and entertaining to a romantic spot for unwinding with your partner, to a solitary spot for contemplating the view. Your back porch decor can be minimalist and designed to blend into the background, or packed with outdoor furniture and accessories that rival your interior or look like an extension of the inside of your home.
Whether you're designing a space for getting more enjoyment out of your weekends, staycations, or the warm carefree days of summer, check out these back porch ideas that explore some of the endless possibilities for creating your own stylish and private backyard oasis.
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Commit to All-White
Design by Ghislaine Viñas / Photo by Garrett Rowland
This open and airy Hudson Valley, New York back porch from NYC-based interior designer Ghislaine Viñas is part of a wrap-around porch that circles the entire home.
The main back porch sitting area is outfitted like an outdoor living room, with comfortable upholstered seating in shades of creamy white that melts into the all-white walls, scaffolding, siding, and porch ceiling, leaving the focus on the lush green wide open views. -
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Embrace the Darkness
Design by Michelle Berwick Design
Using dark neutral colors such as black, charcoal gray, or brown will help to ground your back porch and make it feel more relaxing. This back porch from Michelle Berwick Design has a dark wall that creates a calming feel and contrasts with the warm pine wood ceiling and wood flooring.
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Lay an Area Rug
Design by Kate Marker Interiors / Photo by Stoffer Photography
Laying an area rug in an outdoor space will instantly make it feel more comfortable and welcoming. Kate Marker Interiors added an indoor/outdoor rug to this screened in back porch that anchors the seating area and adds a graphic note that contrasts with all the wood and stone.
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Hang Oversized Pendant Lights
Design by Calimia Home / Photo by Jeanne Canto
Calimia Home hung oversized jute pendants lights over a casual dining area on this 1930s Miami Beach back porch that doesn't fight with the architecture and creates an effortless modern space for outdoor family meals.
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Build In a Banquette
Fantastic Frank
This back porch from Fantastic Frank was built for congregating and conviviality, with a large built-in U-shaped banquette upholstered with cheerful red-and-white striped fabric and a wood-clad ceiling with exposed beams that adds warmth.
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Whitewash the Ceiling
Design by Matthew Carter Interiors
This Harbour Island, Bahamas back porch from Matthew Carter Interiors has a lightly whitewashed wood ceiling that helps to create a chic lived-in finish that complements the white painted iron dining set and patterned tile wall in the background.
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Hang Billowy Curtains
Fantastic Frank
This breezy porch on the Spanish island of Mallorca from Fantastic Frank has blue-and-white striped upholstered rattan armchairs, colorful flowering bushes, and white walls, floors, and billowy curtains that can be tied back or left closed depending on how much sun is desired.
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Match the Setting
Design by Tyler Karu / Photo by Erin Little
This Maine back porch from interior designer Tyler Karu is designed in harmony with the wooded setting, with forest green paint on the trim, green bistro chairs, and wood siding, flooring, and a wood-topped dining table.
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Add Some Skylights
Design by Becca Interiors
This screened back porch from Design by Becca Interiors has the feel of a great room, with its rooftop skylight windows, pair of chandeliers, and comfortably appointed seating and dining areas.
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Install a Ceiling Fan
Design by Marie Flanigan Interiors / Photo by Julie Soefer
This back porch from Marie Flanigan Interiors has brick walls and columns, a wood-clad ceiling, a stone floor, and a comfortable dining area for memorable summer dinners with family and friends. A ceiling fan helps keep the breezes flowing on hot summer nights.
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Repurpose a Vintage Trunk
My 100 Year Old Home
On this back porch from My 100 Year Old Home, a painted green trunk with a worn patina doubles as a coffee table while adding some vintage charm.
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Stay Neutral
Design by JK Interior Living
This back porch dining area from JK Interior Living is located just off the living room, and decorated in similar neutral tones to create a seamless transition between the indoors and out.
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Decorate With Mirrors
Fantastic Frank
Adding unexpected decorative elements like a mirror can help lift your back porch design.
On this simple garden-facing back porch from Fantastic Frank, a small gilded vintage mirror reflects light and adds an element of surprise. For even more drama, a tall leaning window mirror positioned against the wall of an open back porch will open up the space and double the view. -
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Choose a Sculptural Coffee Table
Design by Calimia Home / Photo by Jeanne Canto
To keep this outdoor seating area from looking too one note, Calimia Home chose a sculptural coffee table with organic lines that contrasts with the classic architecture and contemporary furnishings and creates a focal point.
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Install Glass Pane Pocket Doors
Design by Mel Bean Interiors /Photo by Laurey Glenn
This spacious back porch from Mel Bean Interiors has a wall of sliding glass pane window doors that open up the wall between indoors and out in this space designed for family time and entertaining a crowd.
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Use Curved Furniture
Design by House of One / Photo by Lifestyle Production Group
This backyard Florida porch from House of One has a pair of contemporary curved half-moon sofas each with a matching fire pit that creates a sophisticated spot for outdoor living and entertaining against a tropical backdrop of palm trees and landscaped gardens.
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Treat Yourself
Design by Tyler Karu / Photo by Erin Little
This Maine beach house back porch from interior designer Tyler Karu is an escapist dream built for one, with its single armchair accessorized with a chunky knit blanket, little round side table with a high rim to pose a glass and a book, and serene wraparound water view that goes on as far as the eye can see.
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Add a Farm Table
Designed by William Hunter Collective / Styled by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Tramp-Ligorria
This back porch designed by William Hunter Collective and styled by Emily Henderson Design features a wooden farm table, backless bench, rattan chairs, a floating candleholder, and a generous smattering of plants to create a cozy place for a fair weather meal.
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Use Low Slung Seating
Design by Maite Granda
Interior designer Maite Granda added a conversation zone with low slung seating and a small round coffee table that's perfect for setting the teenagers up for afternoon refreshments while the adults have their own more formal seating area on the opposite side of the back porch.
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Add Geometric Tile Flooring
Design by Cathie Hong Interiors / Photo by Christy Q. Photography
This spacious back porch from Cathie Hong Interiors has minimalist furniture and decor, allowing the dynamic geometric patterned floor tile to make a statement and add a sense of movement to the space between the back door and the yard.
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Try an Indoor Outdoor Floor Lamp
Design by Maite Granda
The options for indoor outdoor lighting are endless these days, from portable LED lighting to weatherproof lighting that looks as stylish as anything you would find indoors. A tall floor lamp adds an outdoor living room vibe to this Florida back porch from interior designer Maite Granda.
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Slipcover the Couch
Design by Jenn Pablo Studio
The outdoor slipcovered couch on this poolside back porch from Jenn Pablo Studio is stylish enough to work indoors, accessorized with stone-colored throw pillows and a sculptural wood coffee table that brings the organic laid back California vibes.
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Accessorize It
Design by Maite Granda
This Florida poolside back porch from interior designer Maite Granda has simple outdoor furniture that's embellished with an indoor/outdoor rug, a pair of decorative lanterns, and a flowering orchid that adds a note of color and height on a side table.
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Install a Wall-Mounted TV
Designed by Emily Henderson Design / Photo by Sara Tramp-Ligorria
This homey back porch from Emily Henderson Design has comfortable furnishings, farmhouse-style lanterns, and a wall-mounted TV for hosting al fresco movie nights.
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Keep It Simple
Design by Christina Kim Interior Design
This New Jersey beachfront home from Christina Kim Interior Design has an ocean view that is visible from the back porch, and the upstairs balcony that is built on top of it.
The porch is outfitted simply with a pair of chairs and a small table that purposefully fades into the background, providing a peaceful spot for morning coffee, evening drinks, or contemplating the ocean from a shady and comfortable perch.
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The inviting new porch addition features a stunning angled vault ceiling and walls of oversize windows that frame the picture-perfect backyard views. The porch is infused with light thanks to the statement light fixture and bright-white wooden beams that reflect the natural light. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography
Hickory Hill - Cozy Lake Cottage
Visbeen Architects
This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces.
To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area that connects to a screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing. Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for shower and water closet. Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear facing exercise has great views of the rear yard through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below. Builder: DeVries & Onderlinde Builders Interior Designer: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography
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New Year's School Decoration - school facade and foyer decoration for New Year's Eve
A school for children can safely be considered a second home, because they spend a huge amount of time in it. And this is not only studying and acquiring useful skills, but also communicating with friends, celebrating various celebrations and preparing for them. And while New Year's for kids is all about holidays and staying at home, decorating the school to create a pre-holiday atmosphere is a beloved tradition.
At the same time, the holiday affects both the interior of the building and the school site. Bright design requires the facade, the entrance of the school, its corridors and classrooms. We must not forget about the assembly hall, because it is there that various entertainment events dedicated to the New Year will be held. But it is important to remember that the school is the world of children, and therefore its decoration has some nuances.
Features
Regardless of age, any student will appreciate the opportunity to get into a fairy tale. And it is not at all necessary that witches or valiant knights meet in all the corridors - after all, the school's budget is very limited. However, a decent design is quite possible without overwhelming financial costs, and its features do not cause problems:
· The entrance to the school should stand out clearly against the background of the entire building, decorations on the facade, stair railings and porch will indicate the approach of the New Year.
· On the school site, you can create a lot of scenery using inexpensive toys, tinsel, real snowmen and three-dimensional figures.
Trees can also be prepared for the holiday by using all sorts of decorative elements.
It is important to ensure the safety of children at school. For decoration, it is necessary to use waterproof illumination elements, non-flammable toys and not neglect the rules of proper installation.
· When decorating a school for the New Year, anything can be subjected to a festive change - walls, windows, hanging snowflakes and garlands from the ceiling, applying themed drawings to surfaces using washable paint. But at the same time, it should be remembered that, first of all, children must learn, therefore it is better to decorate the classroom without the use of flashing and sparkling LEDs that distract attention.
· On the other hand, the decoration of the school foyer can be organized on a grand scale - install a Christmas tree, figures of Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden, hang sparkling garlands.
· Another important point is the decoration of the stage, and larger decorative elements should be placed in the background.
· The territory of the spectators also requires festive decoration, but it is important not to overdo it - the scenery should not create discomfort. The best place to place various decorations will be the upper part of the wall, where the work of the designers will be clearly visible, but will not interfere with others.
Illumination
New Year is impossible to imagine without bright lights, fireworks, light shows, inscriptions and garlands. Conventional schools have limited opportunities to purchase expensive decorations, but for the most part, LED products are not very expensive. Even the design of the facade with garlands will not be overhead for the budget, and the installation of lighting will not cause difficulties. Of course, coniferous wreaths, snowflakes - both voluminous and cut out of plain paper, Christmas decorations, ice sculptures can also create a festive look. But in the coming twilight and darkness, LED structures will look truly fabulous, creating a unique atmosphere. You can make figures for the coming year out of LED strings, luminous fringe and curtains will look great on the windows, they can also decorate the background of the stage.
The advantages of LED decorations are undeniable:
· In addition to a bright visual effect, they can create unusual shapes.
These elements have a long service life, which exceeds the life of conventional lamps by at least five times.
LED designs can be stored without problems throughout the year. Moreover, if any lamp burns out, the remaining diodes will continue to work, since their connection is in parallel.
· The accessories used for lighting are so functional that you can decorate the school with them not only for the New Year, but also in preparation for almost any solemn event.
Another plus of such illumination is its efficiency in terms of electricity consumption.
Varieties of decorative elements
There are a great many design tricks with which you can make the New Year unforgettable. At the same time, you can use ready-made traditional elements to decorate the school - tinsel, toys, figurines of deer, snowmen, balloons, luminous garlands, or create decorations with your own hands using multi-colored paper, paints, glue, scissors and imagination.
However, when it comes to luminous designs, you should focus on garlands, especially since manufacturers offer to purchase all kinds of these products that can work in different modes - burn evenly, flicker, fade out and light up again, shimmer in different colors or combine several at once. modes.
The territory of the school, the facade of the building, the interior can be decorated with thread-like garlands, light curtains can be placed on the windows, which usually include all colors, cornices can be decorated with fringe. It is better not to place the light grid on the trees, avoiding damage to the wires, but on the stage of the assembly hall it will look amazing. Inscriptions for the New Year can be made from durolight, which is characterized by high flexibility and transparency of the shell - the LEDs are located inside the PVC tube. LED icicles, light three-dimensional figures will look great.
From these products you can create truly unique designs, for example, as in the picture above:
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