How to decorate your porch
How to decorate a front porch |
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Wondering how to decorate a front porch?
It is often said that first impressions are everything, so it’s worth paying particular attention to your front porch. It is, after all, the first thing people will see as they enter your home.
Porches date back to Ancient Greece and were originally designed as a row of columns on the outside of a building in order to add a feeling of grandeur and give protection from the weather.
Now they are more likely to be a covered area attached to the house or a raised space that extends around the entire property. With a range of front porch ideas to choose from, these structures can boost your home’s curb appeal and are important in setting the tone for the house inside.
So, whether you are lucky enough to possess a wrap-around version which radiates southern charm, or you have a more simplistic front-door covering, remember that it is an important space that needs thought, planning and dedicated decoration.
How to decorate a front porch
These steps – both simple and structural – will help you decorate a front porch in style.
1. Consider urns, pots and planters
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Particularly good if you live in an urban area, pots can provide impactful greenery around your entryway. 'Plants in pots are a great way of brightening up a porch. They add color and interest,' advises Karen Rogers from KR Garden Design .
Consider stone or terracotta pots, urns and other types of planters around your porch area.
For a relaxed look, group them together in different sizes. Or, for a more formal front garden idea, choose something simple, such as a bay tree in a large stone pot at the side of the front door or one on either side.
2. Think about planting options
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Planting climbers around your porch is an easy way to add impact to your entrance.
Speak to your garden designer about wisteria, jasmine or pittosporum.
These types of climbing plants can help frame an entrance and give it a wonderful lush green feel.
'Get the basics in place. For climbing plants, set up a network of taut wires. They will soon be hidden as the plant grows,' advises London-based garden designer, Tamsin Kelly .
Choose plants which have fragrant blooms that will give an extra-sensory treat every time you step on the porch.
However, Tamsin warns to be mindful when choosing scented plants. 'Traditional jasmine isn’t the most sweet-smelling, so go for star jasmine instead as it’s evergreen and very scented. Clematis is also a good option,' she adds.
3. Pay attention to your door hardware
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'Be sure to focus on the brassware. It will help set the tone for the color and overall look of the porch area,' says Ruth Mottershead from Little Greene .
Door hardware in brass and iron, traditionally made using casting and forging methods, can be easily changed to add impact.
And it’s not just limited to the front door.
Think about the other hardware around the porch including signs and door numbers. While they don’t have to match, they should at least complement each other.
4. Consider painting your door or porch area
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Before embarking on a project or speaking to your decorator, consider the materials used on the facade of the house.
'If you have a red brick exterior, green works really well as a paint option. It also echoes the nature outside,' says Little Greene's, Ruth Mottershead. 'Darker colors are often seen as more modern, whilst lighter hues are more traditional,' she adds.
5. Think about lighting options
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Depending on the size of your porch, lighting can play a huge role.
Smart front porch lighting ideas are particularly important if arriving home on a dark winter evening or if you are trying to illuminate a seating area.
'Whatever you do, stay away from strip lighting,' warns garden designer, Tamsin Kelly.
Here, a large pendant lantern emphasizes the large scale of this front porch and the curved detail of the ceiling.
6. Invest in seating
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If you are lucky enough to have a large porch area, invest in the best outdoor furniture for summer gatherings and evening entertaining.
A smaller porch might be better suited to a farmhouse feel with overflowing planters and mismatched furniture.
7. Don't neglect the steps
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Consider painting the treads of your steps or the floor of your porch.
'You can go for paint effects on the floor of your porch,' says Ruth Mottershead from Little Greene. 'It might be worth considering tiles too,' adds Ruth.
8. Think about decorative details
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Wreaths aren’t just for Christmas.
As the seasons change, why not hang a seasonal wreath to add a dramatic flourish to your porch area?
In autumn or fall, strategically placed pumpkins add interest. In winter, lanterns and blankets are ideal.
Think about the other elements on your porch. Perhaps it’s time to move away from traditional coir matting and go for something a little more distinctive – an outdoor rug is ideal if your porch is covered.
9. Make it multi-purpose
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Look at the light and space available on your porch. Could it have multiple functions? Could your porch be useful as a boot room with a shoe jack and log store? Could you set up a BBQ area and or add other outdoor dining ideas to the space?
Think about the ways you could re-imagine your space and talk to your interior designer about potential front porch design options.
What should I put on my front porch?
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Plants provide an abundance of greenery and offer an appealing addition to any porch regardless of size.
From large pots and wooden planters to metal containers and stone urns, there are so many ways to showcase outdoor plants on your porch.
'Combine pots with the same aesthetic, and aim for one or two statement plants,' says garden designer, Tamsin Kelly.
Lanterns and decorative lights add ambiance and help illuminate the space in a practical way.
Chairs, seating, and if possible a table, provide useful options for larger porch areas and transform a traditional decked space into a bona-fide outdoor living room idea.
How can I make a small front porch look good?
'Painting the roof of your porch is a good option as it can make the space appear larger,' explains Ruth Motterfield from Little Greene.
'Choosing the same color will help give the illusion of space,' she adds.
Although a range of decorative elements can look appealing, be sure not to overload the space with too many details and accessories.
How can I make a front porch more inviting?
Textiles will help add coziness and character.
If you already have a seating area in the garden, think about matching the color and pattern of the coverings to whatever you choose on the porch. Alternatively, switch rugs and cushions as the seasons change to add interest.
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Steph Hendries is a freelance journalist who has contributed to many different interiors websites including Homes & Gardens, Ideal Home and Livingetc. She has also worked on a range of social content for property brands such as Zoopla and Boomin. Steph writes for Homes & Gardens Solved section, concentrating on DIY, how to, cleaning and organizing content.
82 Best Front Porch Decorating Ideas
David Hillegas
These days having guests over indoors can be a fraught experience, which is why many of us are moving our hosting events outside. You might have been dreaming up plenty of great backyard ideas for entertaining (or just relaxing when the weather is warm) but don't forget that there's plenty that you can do with even an relatively small front porch! The special space is really just an extension of your house itself—which means it's equally as important.
In fact, because your porch and patio are the first things your guests are likely to see when they arrive, it might even be doubly important.
In that spirit, we've put together a comprehensive list of our favorite front porch ideas. These inspired displays, tutorials, and DIY projects are intended to elevate your home's curb appeal without requiring you to break the bank. And even if you don't plan on hosting guests anytime soon, you might find a personal reason to update your porch or back patio. Maybe you'd like to create a cozy corner for sipping your morning coffee, or maybe you're interested in the relaxing benefits of installing a porch swing. Whatever you choose, you're bound to have fun getting the job done—and an even better time enjoying the fruits of your labor with these best front porch ideas.
Feeling inspired? We've got tons of other ideas for front yards and backyards, including landscaping ideas, small backyard ideas, vertical garden ideas, and more.
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Stone Path
Here, a beautiful stone path leads the way to an elevated patio. It's a great way to upgrade the entrance to a home that's a little bit out of the way.
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Vintage Tins Decoration
Terra-cotta pots are lovely, but why not opt for something a little more original this year? These particular tins once held potato chips, and their bright, cheerful colors make for a beautiful addition to this porch.
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Grapevine Wreath
Who says you have to save wreaths for the holiday season? Made with a base of grapevine, the oversized one pictured here can be left up all year long — or customized with the colors of the month.
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Painted Ceiling
Yes, colorful chairs and pillows are lovely enough all on their own. But why not take things up a notch with a painted ceiling? We love this inspired, out-of-the-box idea.
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Rocking Chairs
There's a reason rockers are one of the most popular choices for front porches: They're weather-resistant, they require little to no cushioning, and they're fun and relaxing too!
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Flower Power Porch
Country Living regular Nancy Fishelson, pictured here, has a longstanding affinity for whites and neutrals. But, to offset her upstate New York front porch, the renovation extraordinaire gives guests a warm welcome with vibrant hydrangeas and matching topiaries.
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Vintage Furniture Display
There's no rule against showing off your favorite antique pieces from the safety of the porch rather than inside the house—they are the first things guests will see, after all. Make a worn table your new outdoor serving station.
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Fall Flair
It doesn't get much cozier than this Colorado farmhouse, where lanterns, plenty of seating, symmetrical plants, and seasonal wreaths all contribute to an overall homey vibe.
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Family-Friendly Hangout
One dinner-party-obsessed California couple translated their love of entertaining onto their vineyard retreat's patio. A long dining table and string-light-adorned pergola make this the ultimate hosting hotspot.
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Countryside Chic
This homeowner and mother of three wanted to call it quits on city life, and thus moved to the English countryside. With a patio this exquisite—decked out in a rose arch, box balls, and benches—the pastoral shift makes perfect sense.
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Covered Porch
An old-meets-new Idaho farmhouse boasts one particularly classic design—awnings. Porch covers popped up in the 1800s to give farmers a shady spot to unwind.
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Second Floor Galore
Who said anything about porches being confined to the ground level? If you're constructing your own from scratch, consider the setup of this incredible garage-turned-weekend-home, which boasts a wraparound porch atop two sets of breezy swing doors.
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Muted Patio
The best way to subtly contrast a white palette? Gray and black undertones, which this Orchard Park, New York patio implemented through seating and stone tiling.
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Quaint Porch
Mossy window and door frames, along with an assortment of florals, give this cozy Washington cabin extra curb appeal in the porch department.
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Pot Shed Patio
If your patio backs up to your potting shed (or she shed!), complement the outdoor nook with an assortment of galvanized pots and old French beach chairs. This California-based family also laid Calstone pavers to match the plant storage and amp up the style.
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Marvelously Modern
Take a page from Diane Keaton's book—the star's Pinterest-worthy residence is an exposed brick-lover's dream come true.
While the outdoor area is rooted in rustic allure, black French shower doors (even on the fire pit, mind you) give this space a refreshingly contemporary nod.
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All Reclaimed Everything
This Texas facade, created by two antique dealers, is about as rustic as it gets. The homeowners pulled repurposed materials, like the metal sliding and iron trim, from barn roofs and a Victorian-era farmhouse in Iowa.
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Outdoor Urban Nook
City slickers, know that you can still seamlessly meld cozy and metropolitan, no matter how cramped your outdoor space is. These New Yorkers used climbing greenery, terra cotta pots, and matching rockers to turn their terrace into the ultimate cozy outdoor oasis.
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Church Pew Porch
The sky's the limit when it comes to porch seating, as evidenced by this church pew installation.
We're also loving how the statement piece ties into this monochromatic scheme.
See more at Liz Marie Blog.
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Blue and Gray Hues
For longer porches, designate one corner as a spacious seating area. Cool-colored chairs and decor will make the section feel inviting year-round.
See more at Saw Nail and Paint.
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Nature-Inspired Palette
This Low Country porch finds color inspiration (predominantly blues, browns, and greens) from the natural surroundings.
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Party-Ready Porch
Get your porch ready for summer parties, last-minute get-togethers, or casual hangouts with rocking chairs, ample storage, and a long table to display food and small bites. Then, set the scene by adding green garland and comfy floor pillows.
Be sure to have a cooler ready to go (a wheel barrow also works!) and your favorite sangria recipe on hand.
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Al Fresco Dining
An umbrella from a French flea market, lush greenery, and a rustic farm table help the patio of this charming California home feels like it's in the French countryside.
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Retro Seating Area
A metal porch glider, a pair of retro chairs, and a table that doubles as a two-seater bench easily accommodate a half-dozen guests on the porch of this backyard cottage.
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Seasonal Touches
Round zinc baskets are lined with sheet moss, then filled with soil and dried angel vine, which, like a flower frog, helps hold things in place. From there, anything goes on this Connecticut home's porch.
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Wall of Windows
In the far corner of this porch, battered windows portion off a seating area and provide respite from the lakeside wind.
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Picture-Perfect Porch
With ceiling fans, rocking chairs, symmetrical planters, and a loyal dog, this Texas home's porch couldn't be prettier.
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Warm Welcome
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Bright Colors
Add some punch to your porch by painting the exterior and ceiling contrasting colors and adding a bold striped rug.
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Chic Garden Sitting Area
Hinged together, salvaged French doors add decorative oomph to the outdoor seating area outside this gorgeous garden house.
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- STIRITIONS OF VERRANDAS
- exterior finish of the house territory
- Floristics
- Flower interior Care
- Video - landscape design of the site
Private house has one valuable advantage before city apartments - the owner can decorate the object according to his taste and desire.
The territory sometimes looks like a real work of art, since there are practically no restrictions. nine0003
Below we will talk about the design of the veranda - it is not enough to create an extension, you should take care of its decent appearance. A few ideas below will help owners target specific styles to personalize their property where they want to spend more time.
Veranda Interior Styles
The appearance of the annex is entirely dependent on the overall style of the house. It is foolish to arrange Indian pagodas if the object itself is presented in the form of a Russian hut. So, style choice:
- Hi-tech. A great option if the veranda is made on the basis of a metal frame and construction industry products - for example, polycarbonate. This will immediately say that the owners are keeping up with the times.
- Village house. How to decorate the veranda in this case. Visualization will help - the village was not so long ago the main place of residence for most citizens, and now this style is very popular. nine0006
Wooden table and benches, plain curtains, homespun rugs. As for the outside, the veranda must necessarily have a single or gable roof, and the wooden frame will serve as an external decor.
- Oriental style. A great approach if the veranda is completely or mostly glazed. Low sofas, lots of curtains and lots of pillows. On summer nights, it will be a great sleeping place. Doors and windows can be sliding, in the manner of Japanese houses. nine0006
- Country, ranch. These are Western styles. Suitable for open outbuildings. Do not require textiles - the highlight will be furniture.
The object itself must also correspond to the new trend - frame, panels. In this case, the interior will help to decorate the veranda - furniture from Ikea, author's lamps, blinds.
It can be coarsely knitted or braided. A rocking chair with an old checkered blanket and wrought iron lamps will add the necessary flavor.
The owner has the right to choose something of his own, but before decorating the veranda in the country house with his own hands, make sure that the styles do not pile up one on top of the other - an abundance of interior items or inappropriate neighborhood will only spoil the overall picture.
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Exterior decoration of the local area
The veranda, no matter how beautiful it looks, requires an appropriate view around. Vegetable beds are removed to the backyards, and the territory is decorated as follows:
- Paving the path to the veranda. A popular way to make a comfortable approach. You can not follow strict lines, but come up with a winding path near decorative bushes. Manufacturers of paving slabs have taken care of the variety of types and prices.
- Alpine slide. This is a combination of interesting boulder stones and ornamental plants and shrubs. There can be no repetition, therefore, in the question of how to decorate the veranda from the outside, namely the adjacent territory, it is worth disassembling this design technique. nine0006
It has many stages: preparing the site, planting plants in a certain order, laying stones. The chic is that when the planted flowers and shrubs begin to make their way to the sun, it will look great.
Landscape designer is a fashionable and demanded profession. A professional uses a lot of ideas in his work, interspersed with knowledge. But this does not prevent the owner himself from becoming one and embodying his own ideas.
Floristics
The way to decorate the veranda with flowers is good and inexpensive. However, any plants carry moisture, as well as caring for them.
Therefore, you should pay attention to some aspects of this decoration, especially if the veranda is a wooden structure. So, how to decorate the veranda with flowers without harming the frame from natural raw materials:
- If you decide to start decorating at the foot, then the bushes and flowers should be at a distance of half a meter from the wooden frame. The flower bed should be fenced with decorative stones, and the gap of soil to the veranda should be sprinkled with fine crushed stone screenings. This measure will prevent the emergence of unplanned plants and stop growth from the ground.
nine0006 - The steps of a wooden porch, if it is wide enough, are decorated with flowerpots with ornamental plants - you can't just plant them near the frame, mindful of the proximity to wood. With a small size, they are simply installed next to the porch - the appearance will not suffer from this at all.
- The frame of the veranda can also be edged with flowers, but at the same time they must be in reliable tubs or pots, excluding moisture from watering on the floor or wall boards.
The choice of plants also matters:
- Preference should be given to the flora common in the area - exotic varieties may not tolerate the climate, get sick and transfer their ailments to healthy sprouts.
- Also, do not plant tall cedars and pines near the low veranda - this will create shadows, and permanent ones. Then decay will occur much faster than if it were in open areas.
- If the plants are climbing or weaving, then one sprout will suffice for planting - as a rule, they gain growth quite quickly.
Periodically, you should cut off the excess, otherwise the wooden frame will soon receive an unnecessary shadow. nine0006 - Flowers and bushes should be perennial, so that you do not have to change them constantly and wait for enchanting flowering. Of course, if the owners are fans of floristics and decorations, then go ahead - you can update the facade and veranda every month.
- Sick or stunted plants should not be left to chance. The appearance of the veranda and the house as a whole will seem strange - a chic facade and dead plants are not comme il faut.
Beautiful cut bouquets will decorate any object - the veranda is no exception. Especially if it is used as a dining room. In this case, the best option would be a bouquet of field daisies and cornflowers - the nostalgia of a Russian person. nine0003
Caring for flower interiors
It is not enough just to regularly nourish flowers with life-giving moisture. Winter is always just around the corner and therefore leaving beauty to its own devices is criminal.
With the onset of frost, the bushes near the veranda turn into canvas and bend down to the ground.
Sprinkle soil on top - in this form they will winter. Pots and baskets are planted in the garden and also covered with a special cloth.
Worth taking care of the frame of the veranda:
- Examine where flora and wood meet. Perhaps there are pockets of decay.
- If a problem is found, it is fixed immediately. They clean off spores, grind, change pieces.
- Coat wood with protective agents.
With the onset of summer, before decorating the veranda from the inside or outside, the frame is again inspected for damage. Yes, yes - wood is the most capricious building material - the owners must be prepared for this from the very beginning.
Decorating your own living area - verandas, houses, plots - is a creative and individual process. Based on the ideas presented, the owners can create a unique look for the house, using not only means, but also imagination. In a beautifully designed facility, on a veranda or terrace, households gather much more often - is this not an indicator of the unity of families? nine0003
12 interesting ideas for decorating the veranda in the house
There is a veranda or terrace in almost every country house. How to make it stylish, functional and cozy and turn it into a favorite place for family gatherings and meeting guests? In this article we talk in detail about the design of the summer veranda. We collected the most interesting ideas for a veranda in a private house, analyzed the main styles of veranda design and shared tricks with which you can create a cozy and intimate atmosphere. nine0003
How to distinguish a veranda from a terrace?
6 main styles for decorating a veranda
Colonial style
Village style
Provence
Scandinavian style
High-tech
Eklectics
Decorative elements for decorating a veranda
How to distinguish a veranda from a terrace?
The first question that arises among the owners of country houses: “Do we have a veranda or a terrace?” Let's say right away that now these concepts are practically mixed up and do not differ in any way either from a structural or from a functional point of view.
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If you understand the etymology of these two words, then you can find differences. So, the veranda comes from the Portuguese "varadna" , which means "a room built into a building." As a rule, verandas were built on the same foundation and under the same roof as the house. Although there were options for a glazed extension to the house on its own foundation and under a separate roof. Over time, open verandas also appeared, i.e. the unglazed annexes are still under the roof.
The terrace originated from the French word "terrasse" , which meant "platform". Such platforms were erected on a separate foundation and without a roof. At the same time, they were not necessarily placed close to the house. Often the terraces were at a distance from it. Like verandas, terraces eventually divided into 2 types: open and closed (covered).
Regardless of how you call your extension to the house - a veranda or a terrace, our ideas for a veranda in the country will suit you in any case.
Below we will comprehensively analyze the main styles for decorating the veranda. If you are looking for specific patio furniture ideas with photos and examples, then check out our other article here. nine0003
6 main styles for decorating a veranda
So, when the interior decoration of the veranda is finished, it remains to furnish it with furniture. In order for the veranda to acquire a special cosiness and become a stylish continuation of your country interior, it is necessary to keep it in the same style. Let's look at what styles for a country interior exist and what are their distinguishing features.
Colonial style
Colonial style is a country classic . It appeared many centuries ago, when European powers began to colonize the lands of America, Africa and Asia. The Europeans, reaching out to distant lands, wanted to bring their familiar home environment with them. However, they had to adapt to the new climate and combine the interior details they brought with them with those produced locally. nine0003
The main component of this style is wicker furniture . At the same time, furniture in appearance should be as close as possible to natural materials. In addition, colonial-style furniture should be of a classic form - high backs, curved legs and rounded armrests. For example, as in our Victoria collection.
Country style
If the colonial style is not close to you at all and you want something familiar and dear, then you can decorate the veranda in a rustic style. There is no need to set up roughly knocked together benches and tables for this. Unpretentious in operation and comfortable furniture made of artificial rattan will fit in here much better. nine0003
For rustic style, we recommend choosing the simpler furniture , as in our Aria collection. Here, bent legs or artsy armrests will not be in place. But larger ribbons of artificial rattan will come in handy, because with its help you can give the furniture a rough rustic look. Also, pay attention to the color. Prefer furniture in natural wood tones.
Provence
Provence is the same rustic style, only French. Unlike our rustic style, French country furniture is even more pretentious than colonial ! In such furniture, decorative elements, openwork weaving, rounded backs of sofas and armchairs, and curved legs are important. You can look at country furniture in the Provence style in our Leon collection. And pay attention, an important role in this style is played not only by the furniture itself, but also by the textiles that complement it.
Scandinavian style
Scandinavian style in the interior has become very popular in recent years. As for the design of terraces and verandas in country houses, here preference should be given simple furniture, as close as possible to natural wood . At the same time, it does not have to be white - this color is relevant only for interior spaces.
So, to create a Scandinavian interior on your veranda or terrace, take a closer look at furniture that is quite minimalist in design.
semi-circular artificial rattan is best suited, as it resembles the natural material for weaving as closely as possible. Also pay attention to the color of the furniture, ideally if it is in warm colors - honey or chocolate. Similar furniture is presented on our website in the Laguna collection. nine0003
Hi-tech
Hi-tech is a modern interior style. It is characterized by clear geometric shapes and furniture, which by its design fits into a conditional square or rectangle. The colors of high-tech country furniture are also as concise as possible and tend to monochrome: white, gray, dark brown. And the whole decor of the veranda in this style should be restrained and minimalistic. You can see country furniture in modern design in our Yalta collection. nine0003
Eclectic
Eclecticism is a real flight of fancy and a combination of incongruous. If you want to create a bold eclectic interior for your porch or terrace, take a closer look at bright colored wicker furniture .
Do not be afraid to combine furniture of different textures and colors. For example, our Ibiza and Roses collections feature bright green, grey, white and brown furniture. Give preference to large pieces of furniture, such as thick tubular rattan. Don't forget about interior decor. In general, create! Within this style, you have no restrictions. nine0003
Veranda decorations
When you have determined the desired style of the interior, you can proceed to the choice of decorative elements that will help bring to life the ideas of the veranda in the house voiced above:
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Textiles : furniture and decorative cushions, poufs and armrests. The rules here are the same as when choosing furniture. If you have chosen minimalist interiors in Scandinavian, rustic or high-tech style, then the pillows on the furniture should be just as concise with a minimum of decor. But in the colonial style, Provence and eclecticism there is where to roam! nine0003
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Flowers, hedges and walls - no even the most minimalist interior can do without them. Properly selected plants can decorate even a laconic high-tech or Scandinavian-style veranda. True, not only the plants themselves are important here, but also the pots and planters in which they stand. nine0003
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Lighting is one of the most important parts of the interior. Many do not pay attention to lighting, and in vain! And the point here is not only in the design of the lamps, but also in the warmth and brightness of the light, the number of lighting fixtures and their competent placement.
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Fireplace is something that no country house can do without. At the same time, in many country houses in the west, it is customary to put fireplaces not in the living room, but on the veranda.
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