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The 10 Best Porch Paint Colors for the Front of Your Home

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By Caroline Biggs Updated February 25, 2021

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Your front porch sets the tone for how you and any visitors view the rest of your home. That's why a fresh coat of paint can work wonders for the area as a whole. "Your front porch is where your home makes its first impression," says Hannah Yeo, color marketing and development manager at Benjamin Moore. "With the right color, you can transform an ordinary entryway into a welcoming and inviting greeting area."

Of course, there are several factors to take into consideration when choosing a paint color for your front porch—that process should start with your landscaping. "Consider the botanicals in your garden and play off those colors," says interior designer Crystal Sinclair. "Look for colors that complement the surrounding grass and trees." Don't forget about the parts of the porch that won't be getting a fresh coat of paint. "Be sure to consider the architectural elements that you won't be painting, such as brick, stonework, and the roof," says Erika Woelfel, color expert at Behr Paint. The colors you select should complement these pre-existing features."

You'll also want to think about the amount of light your porch receives since light direction can impact the appearance of paint color. "A south-facing porch will struggle with darker colors, so it's best to use lighter shades," says Patrick O'Donnell, brand ambassador at Farrow & Ball, adding, "whereas northern light tends to bring out the cooler tones in a hue." Ready to revamp your front porch with a crisp coat of paint? These expert-approved paint colors are a great place to start.

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Muted Greens

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When in doubt, draw from the colors in your surrounding landscape. "Green is a great shade for front porches because it ties in the [greenery] around the house to create a beautiful and cohesive look," says interior designer Ariel Okin. Consider a meadow-inspired green, like Behr's Back to Nature. It will warm up your front porch without stealing any focus from your gorgeous lawn.

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Deep Blues

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Go with a chic and eye-catching shade of deep blue, like Benjamin Moore's Evening Dove, to create a stylish front porch scene that you can see from the street. "Blue makes a bold statement," Sinclair says.

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Warm Blues

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If your front yard landscaping is already wow-worthy, try offsetting it with an elegant shade of blue. "Blues that echo the skies of the warmer seasons, such as Oval Room Blue, are ideal to use in a space overlooking a garden," O'Donnell says.

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Off-Whites

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You can always count on a creamy coat of off-white paint, like Behr's Swiss Coffee, to upgrade the ambience of your front porch. Our experts also say it plays nicely with the exterior of just about any home. "Since front porches often take up a decent amount of surface area, you want a warm but neutral hue that blends nicely with the overall exterior scheme of the house," says Woelfel.

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Pale Blues

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Not ready to commit to painting your entire porch? Highlight the accents with pale blue paint instead. "Front doors, ceilings, and shutters are a great place to add color," Yeo says. "Blue porch ceilings have been a long-standing tradition in many parts of the country for centuries. Whether used to keep bugs away or to help visually extend daylight by matching the color of the sky, colors like Clear Skies 2054-70 and Arctic Blue 2050-60 are popular choices. "

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Moody Greens

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Cool and comforting, our experts say grayish-green shades, like Farrow & Ball's Lichen, will create a calming vibe for your front porch. "Moody greens work great for front porches because they offer an inviting sense of calm when you first enter a space," says interior designer Becky Shea.

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Silvery Grays

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Looking for a sophisticated paint color that will enhance your porch's architectural details? Woelfel says to go for a sleek shade of silvery gray. "A composed gray-white, like Silver Mine, will elegantly play up interesting architectural elements on your porch and works wells with almost any color," she says.

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Light Gray

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If you painted the exterior of your home in a commanding color, use a soft and versatile shade of gray on your front porch to tone things down. "Light grays like Classic Gray OC-23 and Stonington Gray HC-170 work well with a variety of different hues," Yeo says.

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Light Gray-Blues

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For a soft pop of color on your front porch, Woelfel suggests painting the ceiling in a simple shade of light gray-blue, such as Gentle Sea or Light Drizzle. "A serene grayish-blue provides a cooling note overhead on the ceiling," she explains, "making it a perfect place to enjoy a morning cup of coffee."

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Navy Blues

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When all else fails, our experts say you can always depend on a classic shade of navy blue paint, like Farrow & Ball's Hague Blue, to modernize your front porch. "Navy blue works anywhere in my opinion, but especially the front porch," Okin says. "It's a contemporary neutral that will still make your porch stand out."

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The porch paint ideas you choose will have a big impact on your home's overall appearance and curb appeal. If you have a front porch, it's likely one of the first thing guests and passers-by will notice about your home, so if it is looking worse for the wear, a paint job will be a big upgrade. The back porch, on the other hand, is often the site of warm-weather entertaining, parties, and events.

Because there's so much riding on the look of your front porch ideas (no pressure!), we went to the pros for advice on creating an inviting, beautiful, and functional porch, all with the help of a little paint. The paint ideas, below, run the gamut from practical advice and insider insight, to color theory and more.

Porch paint ideas

These porch paint ideas are an effective and cost-efficient way to give your home exterior a facelift, whether they are for front or back porch ideas. Use the expert advice to get this element of the paint colors for the exterior of a house just right.

1. Highlight an architectural element with paint

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How you decorate a front porch should highlight its positive attributes. If you're lucky enough to have a front porch with an exciting architectural feature, like the curved entry ceiling, above, paint is the perfect way to give it the attention it deserves. A contrasting color, like a deep, warm gray on a white porch, will set special features apart.

The porch above is from a home by Swan Architecture.

2. Skip the porch floor paint

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If your front porch flooring is looking worse for the wear, it's tempting to just cover it with a coat of paint. Don't do it, says Matt Mosher, co-founder and CEO of Dzinly , a home improvement platform focused on exterior design that helps people visualize what upgrades will look like through online renderings.

'Installing flooring materials that require any type of painting should be avoided. Even the best paints have a difficult time handling ongoing foot traffic,' he explains. 'Furthermore, flat surfaces are more susceptible to water absorption. As the material absorbs water, it oftentimes causes the paint to peel.'

3. Embrace Southern tradition

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Have you ever noticed that so many porch ceilings are painted a pale shade of blue? It's not a coincidence, it actually started as a tradition in the southern U.S. There are a few theories about where it originated, including as a way to help repel bugs, to keep bad spirits away, and draw the eye to the sky.

'The quaint blue porch ceiling helps to visually extend daylight,' says Arianna Cesa, color marketing and development specialist at Benjamin Moore . 'To achieve this iconic look, check out Palladian Blue HC-144, Yarmouth Blue HC-150, and Clear Skies 2054-70. These colors often pair best with more neutral hues to let the ceiling be the focal point in the palette.'

4. Choose a contrasting porch paint color

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When painting a porch, why not highlight it with a color that will help it stand out? Similar to calling attention to an architectural element, painting your entire front porch a different shade than your siding will make it the defining feature of your home's façade.

5. Camouflage ledges and windowsills

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When considering porch paint ideas, it's important to think functionally, too.

'Regarding porch design, avoid creating any type of ledges in your trim work. Even the smallest ledges are a bird's paradise,' says Mosher. Instead, paint them the same color as surrounding walls or pillars to help them blend into the background.

6. Complement the landscape

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If you're having a hard time choosing a color for your front porch, take a hint from your front yard landscaping ideas, and the other materials on your exterior, says Cesa.

'Are there pavers or some sort of stonework? Do you have colorful landscaping? What color is your exterior, trim and any other accents such as outdoor furniture? Be sure to look at the whole picture and all of the colors in your exterior’s palette to ensure color cohesion,' she says.

7. Test colors to find the right shade

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Just like if you were painting a room in your home, you'll want to test out your top paint color contenders before making a commitment. Even if you have a go-to paint color or your mind is set on a certain hue, the lighting your porch gets during the day will affect how it look. This is of particular importance for small front porches or cottage porch ideas, where the right colors can enhance the feeling of space.

'Your porch is the ultimate “outside room,”' says Cesa. 'Before you start looking for the perfect patio paint color to extend your outdoor spaces, consider how much sun it gets, since light and time of day affect how a paint color casts. The best way to choose a porch paint color is to sample your options and view them throughout the day to choose a color with confidence.'

8. Match the door and ceiling

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For porch ceiling ideas, take a cue from designer Jean Stoffer , and paint the ceiling of your front porch to match your door. In this case, the Michigan-based designer chose a true black to contrast her home's brick façade and white trim.

9. Go for a monochrome porch scheme with a pop of color

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If you tend to prefer neutrals or live in an area where most homes are painted a subdued color palette, there's no need to get overly creative with your front porch paint scheme (especially if you're considering a bold paint color as one of your front door ideas).

Instead, continue the color palette of your siding and trim work onto your front porch, and go bold with your front door color.

The porch of this home, by Swan Architecture, matches the white siding for a seamless look, while letting the red front door shine.

10. Layer creams on whites on greys

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'For someone who loves color, I am a major fan of porch paint ideas that use different tones of white and cream alongside grey and black – there's something incredibly soothing about the combination, and it's so easy to accessorize with accent colors when you want to switch up the scheme from spring to summer to fall to winter,' says Lucy Searle, Homes & Gardens' Editor in Chief.

What color is best for a porch?

The color you choose for your porch should complement the color and style of your home. The hue doesn't need to match your house, but it should be in along the same spectrum (i.e. don't choose a warm white porch for a cool gray house, or a bright blue porch for a sage green home).

The style of your home will also clue you in about the best paint color for your porch. Traditional Victorian or Queen Anne-style homes lend themselves to experimentation with color, while farmhouses can be suited to colors like pale green, butter yellow, and brick red, or simple neutrals like white and gray. Colonial homes are contenders for warm white, blue, and gray, while contemporary homes look best with steely black, bright white, or a small pop of a bold accent color. For a small front porch, try a shade that contrasts the rest of your home to help it stand out.

Remember, too, the warmth cast by your front porch lighting ideas – this will affect how your porch paint colors look at night.

Looking for a few colors to start with? Arianna Cesa offers these front porch color suggestions from Benjamin Moore.

'For warmer color palettes, some favorite neutral colors to consider for the porch are Opaline OC-33, Simply White OC-117, and Hazy Skies OC-48. If your preference is for cooler hues, check out White Wisp OC-54, Metropolitan AF-690, and Silver Gray 2131-60. To make a statement on your porch floor, opt for more saturated hues like Georgian Brick HC-50, Kennebunkport Green HC-123, Normandy 2129-40 and Iron Mountain 2134-30,' she says.

What kind of paint do you use for a porch?

'Generally a flat sheen presents best on the outside of a home because it helps reduce reflection,' says Matt Mosher, co-founder and CEO of Dzinly, a home improvement platform focused on exterior design that helps people visualize what upgrades will look like through online renderings. 'On a front porch though, it is important to consider the wear and tear it will be subject to from use. Therefore, a less absorbent sheen such as satin or eggshell should be considered for items such as pillars and walls around a porch that may be subject to heavy traffic.'

Kaitlin Madden Armon is a writer and editor covering all things home. Her work has appeared in Real Homes, Architectural Digest, Martha Stewart Living, Refinery29, Modern Luxury Interiors, Wayfair, The Design Network, and lots more. She graduated from Northeastern University with a degree in journalism and currently lives in Connecticut with her husband, three kids, and black lab.

7 tips for the design and decoration of the porch of a private house + photo

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The porch is the face of the house. This simple truth needs no further explanation. It is clear that the porch should be aesthetic, combined in style with the house and the adjoining area, and also be strong, reliable, safe and, if possible, functional. Despite the fact that these requirements are well understood by everyone, it can sometimes be very difficult to equip a porch in accordance with all the rules. Getting to the independent design and decoration of the porch of a private house, you should familiarize yourself with the basic principles of its organization. nine0005

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The porch is a kind of extension to the house and serves to ensure that a person can comfortably move from ground level to floor level in the house, because the latter is always higher, sometimes by 20-30 cm, and sometimes by 1-1 .5 m (it all depends on the features of the construction of the foundation). Porch seems to be a fairly simple and unpretentious structure , but if you look, it includes several functional elements:

stairs;
railings and railings which serve to make movement easier and safer and also play an important decorative role;
The platform serves not only as an entrance to the front door, but also becomes an additional functional space outside the house. It is desirable that the site accommodates at least 2-3 people;
rain cover;
the sanitary zone is most often organized only with a mat for wiping shoes. nine0020

All these details should be combined with each other, as well as harmonize with the facade of the house, the plot, overlap with the fence, gates and other elements of the local area.

Of course, the design of the porch is of no small importance, especially in terms of the perception of the home, but since it will carry the daily burden, it must first of all be very comfortable, practical and thoughtful . Each structural element of the porch must meet the requirements of the owners of the house, so it is so important to create a project in advance and determine the required number of steps, the size of the platform and canopy, and the height of the railing. nine0013 It is worth considering the following nuances:

it is advisable to make the door at a height of 3-4 cm from the platform level, so that in case of icing it can be freely opened;
there are no strict requirements for the size of the site, however, it is better that it accommodates 2-3 people, but there are also projects of houses in which the site plays the role of a veranda or terrace , or even encircles the house . In all these cases, the porch receives an additional function - the ability to place a recreation area on it. Some experts advise not to make the surface of the site completely horizontal, but, on the contrary, to create slight slope of 2-3 degrees . This will allow rainwater to drain freely and not accumulate on the site, but the usefulness of such a solution is doubtful: if you equip the canopy in accordance with all the rules, then rainwater will not fall on the porch anyway. Therefore, a slope can only be made if the canopy does not cover the entire site;
railing is only required if the porch is over 1.5 m high and a railing is required for safety. In other cases, it plays a purely decorative role. The optimal height of the railing is 1.8-1 m; nine0020
canopy must necessarily protrude beyond the porch, at least by 2-3 cm, providing normal protection of the site from precipitation;
the number of steps should preferably be odd, so that the person stepped on the platform with the same foot with which he started the climb. The optimal step height is 15-20 cm, depth is 30-35 cm, with an increase in both parameters, it becomes inconvenient to take a step. Wooden steps may have a slight slope for free flow of water. nine0020

An important element of the porch is lighting. In addition, if the area allows and there is a need, on the porch you can equip a recreation area with benches, chairs, sofas, a table and organize breakfasts or lunches in the fresh air.

#2. What to consider when designing a porch?

Comparing hundreds and even thousands of private houses, we will hardly be able to find two similar porches, unless, of course, these are standard houses. Everyone has their own preferences, tastes and requirements, which form the basis for the design of the porch. But in the desire to stand out and create an original solution, one should not forget some principles that will help to organically fit the porch into the surrounding area.

When choosing a design style , it is necessary to take into account the desired dimensions of the site, the height of the future staircase and its configuration, the material for finishing the facade of the house, as well as landscape design features.

The easiest way to is to use the same materials and colors for the porch as for the house itself. This is the most common solution that allows you to create a harmonious entrance group. For example, if the house is built of wood, then it would be logical to use wood when arranging the porch, for a brick house - paving slabs for brick. Conversely, a brick porch will look very out of place near a wooden house. When arranging, you can also focus on the elements of the site: if the fence and gate are decorated with forged elements, then they can also be used for the porch railing.

A more sophisticated way is decorating the porch in a different style than the house . This is allowed, but will require you to have exceptional taste. To combine the house and the entrance group, it will be necessary to think over the general details: these can be elements of the same color or some kind of geometric shapes.

There is another solution - decorate the porch in the style as close as possible to the site. In other words, the entrance group should become more a continuation of garden paths and flower beds, rather than part of the house. In this way, you can create very interesting solutions and blur the boundaries between the entrance to the house and the site itself.

#3. Decoration of the steps of the stairs

The entrance to the house begins with the ascent of the stairs, they take on a significant load, so their arrangement must be approached very seriously. When choosing a material for finishing the steps of the porch, you must consider tasks assigned to it , including protecting the base from destruction, giving the stairs a complete and aesthetic look.

Stair treads and platform are usually made from the same material . It must be wear-resistant, non-slip, withstand temperature extremes and high humidity, and also be resistant to decay and invulnerable to rodents. Finishing material should preferably not fade in the sun and be easy to maintain, and, of course, be aesthetic. The ideal material in all respects has not yet been invented, but there are several quite suitable ones. nine0005
The most popular materials for arranging steps and porches:

natural stone is an expensive and chic way to finish the porch. There are many types of stone, they differ in color and texture, but they are all resistant to any weather and mechanical stress. You can use both sawn stone and tile or a strip of stone. Most often, sandstone, marble and lamesite are used for facing the porch, and granite is considered one of the most expensive and durable options (such a porch will last you at least 100 years). Slippery rocks are subjected to heat treatment or engraving, but if you don’t want to “mock” the stone, you can purchase special rubber pads. Another interesting option is rubble stone that will fit into rustic areas;

paving slabs are considered the most common porch cladding option. The secret of popularity lies in the wide variety and excellent performance. The material is made from a sand-cement mixture with special additives and dyes. Can be any shape, color and size, imitate different types of stone . Interesting patterns can be formed from tiles. The material is resistant to high humidity, temperature extremes, direct sunlight, sufficient frost resistance, strength and durability. The installation of paving slabs must be approached responsibly, otherwise it may sink. Significant minus - in the cold, the material becomes slippery , so it is not enough to choose tiles with a well-embossed rough surface - you will have to provide rubber pads or additionally lay a coating during low temperatures;

concrete tiles - more than budgetary analogue of paving . On sale there are both ready-made elements and special forms for self-casting. Of the advantages, we note strength, high resistance to moisture, sunlight and abrasion, as well as the ability to imitate a stone coating, but in severe frost, concrete tiles can crumble or crack; nine0020
ceramic tiles . Only those tiles that can be used outdoors are suitable for facing the porch, which is easy to check by marking . The package should have a foot painted on it, with a shaded surface below it, and a snowflake icon should also be available. Pay attention to the flame icon and the number in it, which means the number of firings: for outdoor conditions, tiles with one firing are better, they are less porous. Main material advantage - a huge variety of shapes, shades, sizes and textures. Ceramic tiles can be glossy, matte, embossed, mosaic, wood or stone - any idea can be translated into reality. The material is relatively inexpensive , is moisture resistant, but very fragile will not withstand more or less strong mechanical loads, and in winter such tiles also become slippery;

clinker tiles are one of the best choices for steps and porch decks. The material is made from special types of clay at a very high temperature. Clinker tiles durable and very strong - in winter you can not be afraid to remove snow from it with a tool - it will not be damaged by a blow. Moreover, the material is moisture resistant , so even in severe frosts it does not crack, resistant to sunlight, has a rough non-slip surface ;

porcelain stoneware is approximately on the same level with clinker tiles in terms of strength, looks very solid, often imitates natural stone , but is not cheap. The material is made using a special technology from clay, feldspar, quartz and additives, resulting in a material with high moisture resistance, wear resistance and the ability to withstand any mechanical stress. Porcelain stoneware does not take any fungus, no mold, no sun rays, no time. In winter, however, you will have to solve the problem with a slippery surface;

metal , although it pleases with durability and allows you to equip a pretty openwork porch, is used infrequently and mainly for those houses where they come only occasionally, and do not live permanently;

natural wood is beautiful and environmentally friendly, but is very troublesome . It is better to choose the most moisture-resistant species (larch and oak) or wood that has come heat-treated, but you still have to constantly treat the surface with protective materials, preventing the appearance of mold and fungus, but the steps in the cold will not become slippery. Even with proper care, the tree is unlikely to last a very long time, and the material is afraid of fire;

decking board has almost the same advantages as natural wood, but it is more practical to use, is resistant to moisture and sunlight, does not slip, does not rot is easy to install and boasts a huge variety. Terrace boards are made using different technologies, but always its surface has a noticeable relief . A special type of material is a wood-polymer composite board, which includes wood shavings or sawdust and a binder. Such a board, although less environmentally friendly, is more resistant to negative natural influences than other types of terrace boards. nine0020

When choosing a material, take into account the features of the facade of the house: for wooden houses, mostly natural wood or decking is suitable, for brick or stone houses, it is appropriate to use different types of tiles, stone and porcelain tiles, for a plastered facade, tiles are also suitable. The staircase does not have to be strictly opposite the front door - it can be on the side, be semicircular or generally with two marches. For maximum comfort and safety in winter, can be arranged under the stairs heating system with electric underfloor heating.

No. 4. Design of railings and fencing

The functions assigned to the railing are clear to each of us - this is to ensure the safety of movement and additional decoration of the porch. When choosing a material for them, it is necessary to take into account the features of the decoration of the house and feet, as well as the expected load.

One of the following materials can be used:

metal is the leader in strength and durability. Fencing can be made from metal rods and pipes, or forged - there are options for every taste and budget. The metal must be treated with an anti-corrosion compound and tinted during operation to prevent rust. It is important that such a fence does not contain sharp elements that can injure or tear clothing. Metal can also serve as a handrail, an alternative is wooden or plastic lining. Metal fencing harmonizes well with a brick facade and a tile or stone staircase; nine0020
wood is a warm, durable, natural and aesthetic material that can be used to create a fence of almost any shape. Great for homes where wood is found in the design, but it will also look great with brick, stone, tile and plaster. Installing wooden railings is not difficult, and the structure itself will be much safer than metal. Among the minuses is low durability, instability to moisture and direct sunlight, insects, rodents and fungi, as well as the need for constant care, but the beauty of natural wood is worth it; nine0020
PVC is the most affordable option. Among the main advantages are durability, the widest variety of shapes and colors, good wear resistance and ease of installation. Very nice fences are made from PVC, and in such a variety that they can be combined with any facade;

concrete . Such fences look thorough and even aristocratic, because curly balusters are often cast from concrete, which support the handrail. Main advantages: strength, durability, wear resistance, a wide variety of shapes, resistance to negative environmental factors. Minus - a lot of weight and increased load on the platform and steps. Such a fence would be appropriate when decorating a large country house with a spacious adjacent plot; nine0020
stone is synonymous with strength and durability. Like stone steps, such a fence will last a very long time, but it will also require a lot of investment. An alternative to natural stone is artificial , it is lighter and cheaper, and almost as reliable as it. Naturally, it is necessary to combine a stone fence with an appropriate staircase and facade. An interesting solution is a stone handrail on a metal railing.

#5. Making the canopy

Ideally, the canopy should completely cover the porch area and go beyond it, but with limited funds, you can make a canopy only above the front door. If the canopy is small and light, then as fasteners you can use beams or pipes coming from the wall of the house. For large and heavy visors, you will have to equip supports, which, by the way, can become part of the porch decor. Moreover, in two- and three-story private houses, a canopy can be combined with a balcony.

Popular canopy materials:

wood is a beautiful and easy to work material. Such a canopy is easy to install, combined with a number of facade materials; nine0020
metal is a strong and durable material that can be decorated with forged elements, but such a visor will be unnecessarily noisy when it rains;

corrugated board is an inexpensive material that is lightweight, easy to install and highly fire resistant;

polycarbonate is a translucent, highly flexible material that can be used to create a canopy of any shape. It goes well with forged metal parts;

metal tile is another option for arranging a strong and durable, and most importantly, nice canopy. Great for cases where the roof of the house is also made of metal. During installation, it is important to choose the correct angle of inclination - 20-25 degrees: if the angle is smaller, then snow may accumulate, and if more, then the canopy will block the view and prevent the door from opening;

fabric is used only in the warm season, protects the site from sunlight. It is often used in cases where the porch is combined with a terrace and serves as a recreation area. nine0020

Some materials can be successfully combined . The shape of the canopy can be anything: often the visors are made arched, domed, flat , single and gable, less often they choose a concave shape. Trying to create a unique solution, we must not forget that water must flow freely from the visor, without lingering on its surface.

#6. How to decorate a porch?

It is advisable to consider the location of the main decor elements at the design stage of the porch. nine0005
Popular ways to decorate:

plants is a versatile decoration that will be combined with wood, stone, and metal. On the porch, you can put flowers in flowerpots, plant climbing plants that will braid the railing, build flower beds built along the stairs, or use hanging pots - there are a lot of options. It is better to choose flowers that bloom throughout the warm season. You can also use dried flowers, evergreen shrubs and even artificial flowers, but choose those that are practically indistinguishable from natural ones; nine0020
lighting is both a functional and decorative element of the porch. The choice of garden lamps is huge, so it will be possible to decorate the entrance to the house with an unusual lantern, LED lighting, lamp stones or even garlands;

garden furniture is an optional item on the porch, used only if there is enough space on the site. It can be just a bench, a deck chair or a table with chairs and sofas - it all depends on the parameters of the porch and your own preferences; nine0020
curtains are a beautiful light decor element of the veranda porch. With their help, a home recreation area can be turned into a kind of summer cafe area;

seasonal ornaments . The porch of a private house can be decorated in different ways for different holidays and seasons. For example, in winter, spruce branches, cones, mountain ash, garlands will serve as decor, on Halloween eve - pumpkins, and in autumn - ears, fruits and yellow leaves.

#7. Basic design styles of the porch of the house

Among the designers who are professionally engaged in the arrangement of the entrance groups of houses, there is a classification of styles that can be used when decorating the porch. Their main features and principles will help everyone create a tastefully decorated porch on their own.

Basic styles:

medieval , or the style of the house-fortress. It is supposed to use natural stone both in the design of the platform and stairs, and for the basement of the house. Everything should be rough and massive, torch-shaped lamps are welcome. Flowers are used as decor, which, with their lightness and brightness, will emphasize the massiveness of the finish; nine0020
classical style assumes the presence of a gable canopy, columns and decorative balusters, strict forms and maximum functionality of each element are welcome. Stone, tile or painted wood can be used as a finish;

European style are strict and geometric correct straight lines without any curls and smooth rounded lines. This style in arranging the porch has much in common with minimalism in landscape and interior design. There should not be a lot of decor items, often garden figures and lanterns are used as them; nine0020
French style is a variation of the European one, and its main distinguishing feature is the presence of a glazed door decorated with an openwork lattice. The porch is complemented by plenty of plants and wicker furniture;

porch in the style of a gingerbread house is distinguished by the use of bricks, openwork metal bars, climbing plants. If wooden parts are used, then they must be painted in natural colors;

porch in Russian style - an option only for wooden houses. The main differences are the use of wood, chiseled balusters, ornate patterns and carved elements.

Designing the porch of a private house is not that difficult. It is enough to decide on the main preferences and adjust them to the requirements of functionality and security.

The article was written for remstroiblog.ru.

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House porch design - 55 photos of amazing porch design ideas in a private house

A modern country house must have a small porch. After all, before you get inside the house, you will definitely have to walk along the porch. Any porch is a separate decorative element that gives the building an unusual and unique look.

The design of the porch has many different features, while the porch has a different design and structure.

So an ordinary porch can look like a small staircase with only a few steps, as a rule, they are installed directly in front of the entrance to the house. However, there are options when the porch is girdled around the veranda, or girded around the terrace. nine0005

Therefore, the design of the porch of a private house depends entirely on the style of the building itself.

The style of beautiful outdoor stairs

For different types of houses, different types of materials are used in the design of the porch. For example: a modern house of a prestigious and elite class with a porch, modern materials are used in its design, such as glass, plastic, sometimes stainless steel or metal with a high chromium content is used. nine0005

But for the porch of an ordinary classic country house, you can use ordinary tiles as a decor, while malleable metal elements can be used as an addition. Well, country-style houses have a large number of different decorative elements made of wood, for example, various wooden columns with decorative carvings.

At the same time, for a longer preservation of the natural color and for a long service life, it is recommended to treat all wooden decorative elements with an oil composition for wood. nine0005

Original design ideas

So when creating an unusual porch of an ordinary and simple house, you can combine different materials for a unique unique design of the porch. Wood and natural stone can be called a good and simple combination, these natural materials will make the porch very beautiful and unique.

Concrete can also be used. The main feature in the design of the porch is the embodiment of design ideas or imagination. nine0005

How to decorate an outdoor staircase. Porch decoration

One of the main components of the porch is the staircase, and it can have different designs. For example, if the porch has a concrete base, then it is mainly lined with ceramic tiles or natural stone of natural or natural origin.

Decorative design with such materials is ideal for a brick building.

But the porch of a country house made of wood can have a large selection of decorative designs. But, many owners of such houses are trying to emphasize the importance of the material from which the porch is made. For this, the wooden porch is treated with a special oil composition.

In some cases, as a decoration for wood, it can be fired and then treated with light wood varnish.

Also quite common is a porch with metal stairs. Of course, this option has an aesthetic and beautiful appearance. nine0005

However, there are small nuances: firstly, the stairs of such a porch should not have a high location, and should not be very steep, besides, in winter, the metal becomes slippery under the influence of low temperatures.

How to build a beautiful original staircase. Railing design

The second decorative element of any porch is the railing. Therefore, the design of the railing is of no small importance, because the general appearance of the porch itself depends on it. So the most common design of the porch is the use of vertical balusters with horizontal crossbars having an unusual shape. nine0005

All handrails have handrails made of wood or plastic. So, when decorating the porch of a cobbled or ordinary village house made of wood, it is necessary to use wooden handrails, but it is recommended to use plastic handrails when decorating the porch of a modern country house made of concrete or brick.

However, a porch made of wrought iron may have a metal railing.

How to make a beautiful decoration of the canopy

The canopy above the porch is another additional decorative element of the porch, it is made of materials such as wood, polycarbonate or profile sheet.
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