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41 Beautiful Modern Front Porch Ideas
The front porch is the entrance to the home. The spot where you get to make a statement and a first impression to the world passing by your door. If modern is the look you’re after, then you have come to the right place. It’s not hard to add a modern vibe to your home; all you need is a little bit of creativity and some inspiration.
In this article, we have compiled some of our favorite modern front porches and provided some helpful tips to get you off to the right start. To create a modern front porch, you don’t have to have an overly modern home. These ideas will help you bring a modern front porch to life and inspire you to do something different with the front of your home.
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When it comes to the front porch, lighting is critical. You don’t want to overlook this vital part of the decor. If you want to add a modern vibe to your porch, your lighting must reflect that. You also don’t need to back yourself into the “standard outdoor light fixture corner” either. Outdoor lighting has come a long way in the last decade, and if you have a covered porch, you can really play up the lighting game.
A stunning chandelier hanging in the middle of your front porch makes an elegant modern display. Keep your light fixtures modern and trendy — this will set the whole tone for your front porch.
Photo Credit: Nest DesignGold and black look great together and really play into a modern feel and look.
Photo Credit: Massucco WarnerFront Doors
The front door is the entrance to the home. The first impression is where you get to make your point, so when it comes to your front door, don’t waste any opportunity to make it a stunning modern display of yourself.
Everything from bright colors to moody blacks, virtually nothing is off limits when it comes to a modern front porch.
A boho pop of mustard on this front door blends in with the cedar shakes but keeps everything modern and streamlined.
Photo Credit: Robert McKinleyPhoto Credit: Willow HomesContrasting Colors
Nothing says modern like a set of contrasting colors. If you really want to make a modern splash, try painting your door a color that contrasts against your siding or brick. Not only will your front door stand out, but it will become visual eye-candy for those passing by.
Photo Credit: Martha O’Hara InteriorsOpen it Up
Make your space clean and visually appealing. Modern and minimalistic is the feeling here on this porch. A laid back and trendy vibe complete this modern front porch.
Photo Credit: Raili Ca DesignModern Concrete Tile
Make a statement with modern concrete tile, and if a new concrete tile is not in the budget, you can always paint and stencil your existing concrete in a fun and bold pattern.
Also, can we just take a moment to stare at those front doors!? Absolute beauties!
Everything about this front porch screams modern — from the tile work to the planters and right down to the front door.
Photo Credit: Maestri StudioPhoto Credit: Urban GraceFurniture
Furniture choice is vital when creating a modern front porch. Choose furniture that has clean, simple lines. If you want an ultra-modern porch, stick with white and black outdoor patio furniture, this is the most straightforward way to achieve a modern front porch.
Photo Credit: Rita Chan InteriorsBe sure to pair your modern front porch furniture with complementary lighting. The clear glass orb hanging pendants on this front porch add nicely to the aura without taking over the space.
Photo Credit: Bria Hammel InteriorsThis furniture below has a modern Scandinavian feel and keeps this front porch light and airy.
Photo Credit: Cortney BishopSymmetry is Key
A perfectly symmetrical front porch is modern and elegant.
Creating a beautiful balanced display with lighting, this modern front porch might just be our favorite.
Simple and symmetrical is a great way to master a classic modern look.
Photo Credit: Nest DesignFront Porch Dining
Dining sets aren’t just for the backyard anymore! In fact, placing a modern dining set on a large front porch is becoming increasingly popular. If you have a large front porch, why not use it!?
Photo Credit: Amy Berry DesignPhoto Credit: Collins InteriorsModern Planters
If going modern, you want to make sure that the plants also speak to your modern vibe. Opt for large planters with tropicals or even moody colors. Large succulents are also a great idea if you live in a warmer climate. Stay away from planters that have more ornate designs, as this will distract from a sleek modern look.
Photo Credit: Timber Trails DevelopmentPhoto Credit: Pineapple PalmsPhoto Credit: Thornton DesignsPhoto Credit: Olly and EmRelated: 18 Outdoor Planter Ideas for Porches and Front Yards
Modern Comfort
Modern doesn’t have to mean uncomfortable.
By keeping your front porch simple and cozy, you can achieve a modern look and have some comfort at the same time. A row of all-white rockers is a great example.
An elegant modern porch swing is also a cozy touch that you can add to your front porch as well. Do some looking around and find a comfy porch swing that will fit your modern look. There are so many different styles out there.
Photo Credit: Leah G BaileyKeep it Simple
If you want to pull off a modern look easily, the best thing to do is keep it simple. Modern and sleek is the way to go, and you can quickly achieve this with simple lines and clean decor.
Photo Credit: Rosa Beltran DesignDon’t Forget the Ceiling
Adding a finished touch to the ceiling on a covered porch is a new and modern element, but it totally completes the space. Just because your front porch is outside doesn’t mean it doesn’t need a lovely ceiling.
Photo Credit: Trickle Creek HomesDark and Moody
There’s no written rule that states that front porches have to be bright and colorful, so if it’s a modern porch you’re after, try something dark and moody — it might just set a tone that you love!
Photo Credit: Amy Storm and CompanyPhoto Credit: Amber InteriorsPhoto Credit: D MagazinePaint it Black
Nothing says modern like black trim, and while we hope that black trim windows and doors are not a passing fade, we hope it will stick around for some time yet to come.
We love the black trim look; nothing is more modern and sleek than it!
Related: 20 Modern Black Exterior House Ideas
Go For a Dutch Door
Dutch doors aren’t commonly considered for a front entrance, but we can’t deny that they look so pretty and modern in the below styles and varieties. When you think of a Dutch door, you typically think of something country and rustic, but this door style can be modern with the right coat of paint and finish.
Photo Credit: Cameron DesignPhoto Credit: Jenny Wolf InteriorsPhoto Credit: Brooke Wagner DesignPhoto Credit: Patterson Custom HomesModern House Numbers
If you want to make your front porch more modern, a quick and easy fix is your house number. Switching outdated house numbers for a new, modern, contemporary design can make such a huge impact and is so easy to do.
Photo Credit: Kristina Crestin DesignPhoto Credit: Roost InteriorsPhoto Credit: Establish DesignPhoto Credit: Coats HomeWhen it comes to making a modern front porch, you should really start with your door.
The front door’s color will set the whole tone for your front porch. Here are some quick do’s and don’t’s for choosing a color for your front door.
Related: The Top Trends in Front Doors
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Latex exterior paints provide weather-resistant coverage. If your door is metal, look for one with built-in rust protection.
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How can I make my front porch look modern yet also expensive?
Try using a darker hue with contrasting colors to make your front porch look expensive. This will also give your house an air of luxury without breaking the bank. Place tall planters on each side of the front door, using a nice contrasting color for the pots.
What is the best modern flooring for a porch?
If you want your porch to have a modern vibe, the floor needs to be modern and trendy right now; masonry floors of brick, stone, or tile are all popular choices. They're water-resistant, but it's essential to know that the weight of these materials can require additional support when used for elevated porches. Poured or stamped concrete is another option.
Can I use indoor lighting on my front porch?
While there are so many beautiful interior lights on the market, you may be tempted to use a stunning chandelier or pendant on your front porch, but you should not use an indoor light fixture outdoors in wet locations.
They aren't sealed against moisture and will stop working during the first heavy rain. Moreover, they aren't corrosion resistant and could become an electrocution hazard if the parts that cover the electrical connections deteriorate.
Don't despair, though — exterior lighting has come a long way, and there are so many beautiful options for exterior lighting now.
Related: 40 Best Landscape Lighting Ideas
What is a fun way to add character while staying modern?
If you want to add some fun character and keep with the modern look, play up your accessories like light fixtures. You can also add in personalization to your porch with modern decor signs and family name signs. Stick with a monochromatic look, which will help you maintain a modern look.
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60 Warm and Welcoming Front Porch Ideas
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Your front porch is your home's best chance to make a good first impression.
No matter how big or small it might be, whether it is showy or unassuming, and regardless of the style of architecture, your front porch deserves as much attention to design and decor as your interior space.
A front porch can function as nothing more than a pass-through space or double as a second outdoor living room. It can create a convenient landing space for comings and goings, or simply sit there looking pretty, inviting passersby to wonder what else you have going on inside.
Whether you are looking to enhance your home's curb appeal, create a welcoming portal for both you and your guests, or make life a little more pleasant for all of those hard-working delivery people who visit your doorstep every day, check out these front porches in a range of layouts and sizes that don't skimp on style for some clever ideas on how to beautify your own outdoor space.
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Add a Golden Mustard Door
Design by Studio Robert McKinley / Photo by Read McKendree
The front porch at this New England Shaker-style home in Montauk from Studio Robert McKinley is a summertime dream with its golden shingled siding, jumble of plants, and welcoming mustard yellow door.
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Create a Conversation Zone
Design by Ghislaine Viñas / Photo by Garrett Rowland
If you have a large front porch, create individual zones. This sprawling Hudson Valley front porch from interior designer Ghislaine Viñas has open and accessible wrap-around sides that allow for a number of seating areas to be set up around the periphery. In one corner, a small seating area with two chairs and a table creates an intimate conversation area while leaving plenty of open space.
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Keep It Cool
Design by Raili CA Design / Photo by Becca Tilly
This open surf ranch front porch designed by Raili CA Design for Kelly Slater has a casual Southern California appeal, with reclaimed wood planters filled with matching greenery, flat wood plank flooring, and plenty of space for a bike or a surfboard.
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Decorate With Dried Flowers
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Erin Kelly
This snow white front porch from Leanne Ford Interiors is warmed up with a few burnished accents, from the warm porch light to the welcome mat and two oversized bunches of dried flowers flanking the door.
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Zone It Off
Design by Becca Interiors
This homey Hudson River Colonial front porch from Becca Interiors has simple seating areas using traditional furniture that matches the style and black-and-white color palette of the facade. Some potted greenery sprinkled throughout softens the space but leaves the view through the neighboring porch open for admiring the water.
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Use Contrasting Colors
Design by Martha O'Hara Interiors / Photo by Spacecrafting Photography
In this front porch from Martha O'Hara Interiors, a pair of terracotta urns filled with potted plants flank a pink door that contrasts with the deep blue/greeno' siding and stone facade of the home. An adjacent seating area is accessorized with the same warm corals and pinks to tie it all together.
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Keep It Simple
Design by Chango & Co.
/ Photo by Jacob SnavelyThis minimalist front porch from Chango & Co. has an open layout, slate flooring, and a pair of black Scandinavian style rocking chairs perched on either side of the front door that add a graphic element that makes the small space look finished.
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Embrace Color and Pattern
Design by Maestri Studio / Photo by Nathan Schroder
There's no point outfitting a large front porch with outdoor seating if you don't plan on using it. This front porch from Maestri Studio is styled for looks rather than function, with dramatic cement tile patterned flooring, manicured plants, and a fresh mint green paint color on the decorative double doors that adds relief to the black-and-white color palette.
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Hang Moroccan Lanterns
Design by Marie Flanigan Interiors / Photo by Julie Soefer
This Spanish-style front porch from Marie Flanigan Interiors has a simple bench and a row of perforated metal Moroccan lanterns with an aged patina that produce arresting shadows when lit.
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Use Warm Lighting
Design by Lisa Gilmore Design / Photo by Seamus Payne
When decorating your front porch be sure to install plenty of lighting evenly spread throughout the front (and sides if you have a wrap-around porch) so that it feels comfortable and relaxing in the evening, and feels welcoming for passersby and guests approaching the front door. And be sure to use warm lighting rather than harsh cool light so that it glows like this front porch from Lisa Gilmore Design.
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Add Colorful Deck Chairs
Design by Searl Lamaster Howe / Photo by Tony Soluri
This retreat on the edge of a state park in central Michigan from Chicago-based Searl Lamaster Howe has a shady front porch that is clad in both untreated and charred cedar and obsidian lap siding. The porch overhang protects a stack of firewood, and a pair of rose pink deck chairs adds a warm dose of color.
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Plant an Indoor Outdoor Garden
Design by Hamsa Home
This Santa Monica new build front porch from Hamsa Home has a midcentury modern-inspired cactus garden that is carried into the front entry—separated by a large pane of glass—to create the illusion of an indoor/outdoor garden.
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Make Space For Everyone
Design by Lisa Gilmore Design / Photo by Seamus Payne
On this spacious and breezy Florida front porch from Lisa Gilmore Design, a pair of rocking chairs is accompanied by a small stylish daybed that assures that every last member of the family has a comfortable place to hang out and while away a summer afternoon.
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Use A Bold Color Accent
Design by Chango & Co. / Photo by Sarah Elliott
This modern farmhouse in upstate New York from NYC-based Chango & Co. has bright cherry red double doors that add punch to the black and white porch.
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Add Sculptural Seating
Design by Studio Robert McKinley / Photo by Nicole Franzen
This light and airy front porch from Studio Robert McKinley has sculptural seating and casual landscaping that carries onto the steps with potted plants and onto the porch with hanging planters that help fill the empty space without blocking sightlines.
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Paint the Furniture
Design by AHG Interiors / Photo by Nick Glimenakis
This Cape Cod style home from AHG Interiors has a small and cozy front porch with stone pavers on the floor that match the walkway. A small bench painted in the same navy shade as the siding blends into the background, providing function while maintaining an uncluttered look.
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Use Your Words
Design by Raili CA Design / Photo by Karyn Millet
You can add personality to your front porch with just a few small decor moves.
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Scale It Up
Design by Heather Hilliard Design / Photo by David Duncan Livingston
This monumental high-ceilinged front porch from Heather Hilliard Design is filled out with a pair of large-scale potted plants that add balance and make the imposing facade softer and more welcoming.
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Send a Message
Design by Christina Kim Interior Design / Photo by Raquel Langworthy
Leafy palm plants and a surfboard leaning up in the corner of this front porch from Christina Kim Interior Design set the tone for this coastal Sea Girt, New Jersey home.
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Add Double Porch Swings
Design by Chango & Co.
/ Photo by Sarah ElliottThis spacious front porch from Chango & Co. has a pair of hanging porch swings on either side of the front door that add symmetry and extra seating.
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Use Modern Furniture
Design by Martha O'Hara Interiors / Photo by Andrea Calo
This front porch from Martha O'Hara Interiors has modern furniture and a large potted cactus that creates a seating area that works with the style of the home.
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Emulate Victorian Style
Design and Photo by Sandra Foster
This 125-square-foot Victorian-style cottage in the Catskills of New York from Sandra Foster has an open and airy front porch with delicate turned painted wood columns that gives the miniature space some extra breathing room.
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Create a Reading Area
My 100 Year Old Home
Blogger Leslie Saeta of My 100 Year Old Home outfitted the front porch of her Waco, Texas vacation rental home with a double outdoor living room on either side of the double glass front doors, allowing guests to relax and admire the view of a giant oak tree.
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Use French Doors
Design by Allison Babcock Design / Photo by Matt Kisiday
The front porch entrance to a historic restoration and design project in Nantucket, Massachusetts from Allison Babcock Design has glass-paned French doors and simple painted white railings that contrast with the shingle siding. The porch itself isn't big enough for a seating area, but a pair of plants in navy pots flanking either side of the wide entry steps creates a sense of welcoming, and double porch lights ensure that the entry is well lit after dark.
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Accessorize It Like a Living Room
Design and Photo by Sho and Co.
This front porch from Sho and Co. was designed to feel like an extension of the interior, with modern, clean-lined furniture and seating upholstered in soft fabrics grouped in an intimate conversation area.
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Mix Old and New
Design by BASE Landscape Architecture
This elegant front porch from BASE Landscape Architecture has classic proportions, painted moldings, arched windows, and a retro pendant light. A pair of simple pale wood benches on opposite sides add a modern touch and a practical space for resting a farmers market haul, putting on shoes, or waiting for the locksmith to arrive when you lock yourself out of the house.
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Add Can Lights
Design by Brophy Interiors
This front porch from Laura Brophy Interiors has a small overhang with built-in can lights that save space on the limited facade and allow for a larger window. A simple wooden bench offers extra seating.
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Add Curtains
Design by Martha O'Hara Interiors / Photo by Corey Gaffer
This spacious front porch from Martha O'Hara Interiors is equipped with billowy white curtains that can be tied back as seen here or closed to provide shade or privacy from onlookers.
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Line the Stairs With Potted Plants
The Spruce / Lisa Hallett TaylorThis Orange County, California front porch is filled with pots of purple, white, and blue flowering plants and garden sculptures that extend to the front steps, giving it a lived in feel.
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Add Black and White Stripes
Thistlewood Farms
Blogger KariAnne Wood of Thistlewood Farms chose a black-and-white striped outdoor rug to jazz up her front porch, accenting with planters and baskets full of bright fuschia flowers.
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Move Things Around
Design by Christina Kim Interior Design / Photo by Raquel Langworthy
Playing around with the style and placement of your home's street number is one of the practical and aesthetic decisions you can make about the design of your front porch. On this Sea Girt, New Jersey front porch from Christina Kim Interior Design, the street number is placed beneath the front door in a way that mimics the way some cities mark street numbers on the curb, making it visible to visitors as they approach the short flight of steps up from the winding front yard walkway.
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Keep It Open
Design by Lindye Galloway Studio + Shop
While your front porch design should feel comfortable to use and welcoming for friends and visitors, if your front porch is visible from the street, you should also consider what the view is like for passersby. This front porch from Lindye Galloway Studio + Shop has an open format and a seating area that includes a hanging porch swing and two chairs in neutral tones that blend into the home's facade and front landscaping for a manicured modern look.
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Try a Faux Painted Floor Runner
Thistlewood Farms
This faux painted floor runner in a classic checkerboard pattern from blogger KariAnne Wood of Thistlewood Farms adds some graphic black-and-white punch to her modern farmhouse front porch.
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Blue Door
Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co.
This spacious Costa Mesa, California front porch from Mindy Gayer Design Co.
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Add Hanging Plants
A Beautiful Mess
This front porch from A Beautiful Mess has a hanging swing that anchors a small outdoor seating area, while a row of hanging plants add a virtual green screen that virtually separates the cozy space from the neighboring house.
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Make It Graphic
Most Lovely Things
This front porch from Most Lovely Things has a comfortable outdoor living room decorated with a striped rug and patterned throw pillows in a black-and-white palette that modernizes the space.
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Tile the Steps
Design by Studio Surface / Photo by Jenny Siegwart
This tiny front porch from interior designer Michelle Salz-Smith of Studio Surface is more of a landing space, but graphic tiled steps that are visible once you open the gate is a stylish surprise that makes it feel decorated and finished.
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Add Cozy Accessories
Inspired By Charm
This front porch from Inspired By Charm has a wooden bench accessorized with a long pillow with a crocheted cover and a light striped throw, making it a cozy perch to enjoy a morning coffee and wave at the neighbors.
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Light It Up
Design by Martha O'Hara Interiors / Photo by Andrea Calo
This Texas front porch from Martha O'Hara Interiors has minimal seating that blends into the background, and powerful porch lights that illuminate the facade after dark.
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Accessorize Your Porch Swing
Design by Lisa Gilmore Design / Photo by Seamus Payne
This dramatic modern black porch swing from Lisa Gilmore Design is hung from long black chains and accessorized with patterned throw pillows that gives it a contemporary look.
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Add a Dutch Door
Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co.
The star of this small front porch from Mindy Gayer Design Co. is a pale blue Dutch door whose open top allows air to flow into the house and makes visitors feel welcome on arrival.
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Embrace Symmetry
Design by Lisa Gilmore Design / Photo by Seamus Payne
This front porch from Lisa Gilmore Design uses simple furniture and potted plants to create a simple, symmetrical front porch that looks polished and timeless.
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Make It Patio Style
Design by Mindy Gayer Design Co.
This front porch from Mindy Gayer Design Co. is more of a patio than a porch. But positioned at the front of the home it is styled like a front porch with a seating area that is accessible from double French doors on the facade a step up from the adjacent front door.
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Add Tropical Vibes
Casa Watkins Living
This festive front porch from Casa Watkins Living has the same tropical colors and maximalist approach to accessorizing as the interior of the home.
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Paint the Steps
Design by Charles Almonte Architecture / Interior Design
Charles Almonte Architecture / Interior Design created a sense of presence on this small front porch by using deep red paint accents. Warm porch lighting and plants in raised planters on the porch and at the base of steps adds polish and a sense of occasion to a modest space.
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Add a Floral Element
Design by Maite Granda
This covered front porch from Maite Granda isn't largely visible from the outside, but flowering vines in a vivid purple climbing the white facade adds softness and a welcoming feel.
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Stick the Landing
Design by Maite Granda
This Florida front porch from interior designer Maite Granda is more of a landing, a place to get some fresh air while sheltering yourself from the beating sun, or shake yourself off after a Florida downpour before going inside.
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Add Some Art
Design by Leanne Ford Interiors / Photo by Amy Neunsinger
Not every front porch faces the street, but you should still mark the entry point to your home. This front porch from Leanne Ford Interiors has a casual off-road feel with its white seating area, black lantern, and simple wood-framed print hanging by the door.
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Embrace Open Space
Design by Maite Granda
If you know you're not going to use your front porch as an extra living space, feel free to keep it bare. Just be sure that it doesn't look neglected and add a touch of decor if needed so it looks like someone lives there. Interior designer Maite Granda took a minimalist approach to this spacious Florida front porch, adding a pair of topiaries on the landing and two steps up that makes the empty space look intentional.
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Add a Bistro Table
Design by AHG Interiors / Photo by Nick Glimenakis
This 10x12-foot Catskills, New York tiny house from AHG Interiors has a generous open front porch that creates extra outdoor living space when weather permits. Classic decor choices and a tangle of climbing ivy create a lush, romantic setting.
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Use Vintage Pieces
Design by Chamberlain Interior / Photo by Kacey Gilpin
A hanging porch swing, vintage style rattan chairs, and a mix of blue and green throw pillows give this small front porch from Chamberlain Interior an easy natural feel that invites lingering and conversation.
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Paint the Door Pink
Design by White Sand Design Build
This cheerful Venice Beach, California Spanish-style bungalow from White Sand Design Build has black-and-white patterned floor tiles, a tall drought-friendly cactus, blond wood frame posts, and a candy-colored pink door that spreads the positive Southern California vibes.
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Echo the Interior
Design by Michelle Berwick Designs
Well groomed topiaries, a black-and-white palette, and a small seating area give this suburban front porch from Michelle Berwick Designs a sense of polish and grandeur that echoes the interior that is largely visible through the glass windows.
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Use Warm Finishes
Design by Tyler Karu
The small front landing on this modern Maine house designed by Tyler Karu has warm wood cladding, a casual assortment of house plants, and a vibrant coral-colored front door.
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Keep It Traditional
Design by Michelle Berwick Designs
A completely renovated early 1900s farmhouse from Michelle Berwick Designs preserved original features like the classic small front porch, which is furnished minimally with some rattan seating and a warm sconce light.
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Be Yourself
A Beautiful Mess
Your front porch is an opportunity to reflect your sensibilities and highlight your personality.
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Dress It Simply
Blanco Bungalow
This breezy Spanish-style front porch from Blanco Bungalow is located on the side of the house, with a glossy black door flanked with a mismatched pair of plants, a natural door mat, and an industrial style sconce to give it a casual but polished modern feel.
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Fill Empty Space With Plants
Design by Kate Marker Interiors
There's nothing wrong with some empty space on a front porch, but you can make a small front porch feel bigger and cozier by filling up blank space with plants, like this front porch from Kate Marker Interiors.
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Create an Oasis
Design and Photo by Julian Porcino
This Spanish-style Los Angeles front porch Julian Porcino is more like a covered patio that opens onto a private courtyard.
But just because your space isn't visible from the street doesn't mean it shouldn't be decorated and outfitted for use. Here, a wire chair and matching side table placed under the arched facade, scattered plants, and a pair of outdoor sconces create a private spot for morning coffee or an after-dinner drink. -
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Skip the Welcome Mat
Design by A. Naber Design / Photo by Jenny Siegwart
This small, deep front porch from A. Naber Design is big enough to house the mailbox and could have been a forgettable space. But a graphic black-and-white tile floor in place of a welcome mat and a large wind chime hung on the periphery add just enough attention to make it memorable instead.
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The porch, as part of the entrance area, connects the house with the outside world and at the same time, being a visiting card, welcomes guests and visitors.
Therefore, it is important that it be comfortable, safe, well-lit, and, of course, beautiful. swing. The porch is protected by a separate visor, or it can be “hidden” under the common roof of the house. nine0003
The size of the entrance area is determined solely for convenience. For example, the platform should be at least one and a half times wider than the front door, while it can be either rectangular in shape with one or two stairs, or semicircular with stairs around all the perimeter. With a basement height of more than 50 cm, the platform and the stairs leading to it must be protected with railings.
Quite often, a separate canopy is installed above the entrance area, protecting only a small area in front of the door. A canopy with supports is more practical: it will save both the entrance area and the adjacent area from bad weather or the scorching sun
To decorate the porch, you can use a bright floor covering, openwork forged lamps, or cover the entrance area with an unusual canopy.
However, many homeowners prefer seasonal decorations such as flowers, dry branches, pumpkins, and Christmas wreaths
When constructing a wooden porch, small gaps should be left between the deck boards to allow water to drain quickly, so that the deck will always remain dry
Number of porch steps and their height is calculated so that a person takes a step onto the platform with the same foot as he started the movement. As a rule, this is an odd number (3, 5, 7)
Ground-level platforms are usually made of concrete or tiled, with a slight slope so that water can quickly drain from the surface
Modern style porch is characterized by laconicism, manufacturability and utility
Ladder width leading to the porch should be at least 90 cm. This distance is enough for a comfortable descent of one person. However, in order for two people to disperse on the stairs, 120-150 cm is needed
Entrance areas made of brick or natural stone look very nice
Sometimes designers specifically focus on the entrance area.
