Small front porch design ideas


47 Cool Small Front Porch Design Ideas

If you have a small porch and just some space to decorate, what’s better to choose? The most common thing on each porch is greenery, so choose your favorite plants and decorate your porch with them using original planters. In case you have some more space, add a couple of chairs or some bench or seat that corresponds the style of your porch. In case you have a rustic porch, take a watering can, old boots, vegetables to decorate the porch. A rug is also a part of décor, and you can make a very original one – of pebbles or of cork. Besides, if your house is done in dark tones adding some logs or reclaimed wood decor could warm things up. For different holidays you could hand an interesting wreath on your front door or add several garlands. You can also use some seasonal decor if you like to change things often. Look at the ideas below and get inspired!

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front door planters makes your porch much more welcoming (Dulux Paint)

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this shabby chic porch features a comfy entry bench, so it's great to spend some time on (tumbleweed and dandelion. com)

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blooms and greenery are perfect for a front porch in a city (BFDO Architects pllc)

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Logs usually add coziness to any space so with a nice wreath and a rustic bench they could turn your porch quite cozy.

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brick is a great material for front stairs

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super simple decor for a tiny farmhouse porch

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a covered entrance usually looks quite appealing

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blue is a great color for a front door in a brick house (Hannah Brown)

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Pumpkins and corn knobs are quite popular fall porch decor.

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if there is no front porch in your house probably a small deck near by could bocome your relaxing seating area

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a simple bench and a barn light are only things you need on your porch (Kate Lester Interiors)

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simple entryway design that plays on color contrasts

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vintage inspired compact front porch with a seeting area and wine-colored front door

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Decorating with natural wreaths, garlands and lanterns is great for winter time.

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Flowers is a perfect addition to a front porch decor.

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A small seating area might be exactly what you need if there isn't a deck in your house.

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If space is at a premium you can use front stairs to grow some herbs.

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if you like rustic style then a wooden bucket with some logs is a great piece of decor for your front porch (Jeffrey Dungan Architects)

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any brick porch looks so great that it doesn't really need any decor

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Filling vases with seasonal stuff is always a great decor idea.

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Adding two container trees around your front door could spice it up a bit.

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a chair and a several plants would make your porch an awesome space to enjoy outdoors (Peregrine Design Build)

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bright red door is perfect for minimalist yet cool front porch design (Michelle Marsden Design)

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a front deck could become a great addition to a small front porch

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Even little flags would tell everybody how patriotic you are.

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Mixing colors could spice up your front door's look.

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You can not only grow flowers in planters but also put them in a door wreath.

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You definitely shouldn't leave a lot of stuff on a small porch. One or two planters would be more than enough.

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Although when you're in love with decorating you might be able to combine a lot of stuff in a harmonious way.

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Wreaths is the most space saving way to decorate your front porch. Besides you can change them for different seasons and holidays.

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A curtain could provide some privacy to a small seating area.

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If your front porch is small but wide enough you can put some decor on both sides of it.

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Several canvas prints is the simplest wall decor you can use.

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Black and white color theme works for tiny font porches well.

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Don't forget about a welcome rug. Make it natural, for example, from pebbles. It'll be durable and great for outdoor use.

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Container trees is a great addition even to a small porch.

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If you don't have a garden then grow your flowers on stairs to your front porch.

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Choosing the right color for a front door is really important part of a front porch's design.

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If your front door is red then you might want to get light fixtures and planters in the same color.

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dark shingled style walls could be warmed up with some logs or reclaimed wood pieces

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Even a small front porch usually could fit a bench.

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In nordic countries quite often you can find a log holder on a front porch.

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White is the best color to make your front porch looks bigger than it is.

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Kristin Hohenadel

Kristin Hohenadel

Kristin Hohenadel is an interior design expert who has covered architecture, interiors, and decor trends for publications including the New York Times, Interior Design, Lonny, and the American and international editions of Elle Decor. She resides in Paris, France, and has traveled to over 30 countries, giving her a global perspective on home design.

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Updated on 06/10/22

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A veranda or terrace is an area attached to a house, sometimes glazed. It belongs to the residential part of the house and stands on the same foundation and can be insulated with full glazing. Consider how to make the interior of a veranda in a country house comfortable, organize a cozy place to relax and show a photo for inspiration.

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Determine the type of veranda

Do-it-yourself design

1. With stairs

When the seating area is located at the main entrance, the emphasis should be on the feeling of hospitality, so that you always want to come into your country house. It is enough to place a small table and chairs here, you can put a small sofa. Flowers should be a must. Night lights suspended from the ceiling will look beautiful - in the evening they will create a peaceful mood.

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listening to birds singing. Since this space is often part of the house and has two or three full walls, the situation here can be close to home.

Here you can also enter the bathhouse.

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3. As part of the house

If the veranda in a private house is closed, its design can be the same as in an ordinary room. If the space faces the sunny side, make additional windows in the upper part of the walls: such a design, on the one hand, saves from heat, and on the other, allows natural light to penetrate into the room.

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The interior of such a closed area can be designed as an ordinary living room: soft sofas, tables and even a kitchen set are appropriate here. The main thing is that no weather will interfere with a wonderful holiday!

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A great option would be to use sliding glazing to open windows and feel unity with nature.

Suitable option for light and durable aluminum structures. Windows and doors can be sliding or hinged. The interior of a glass veranda in a private house can be decorated in any style, but it is better to focus on a large number of plants so that an ordinary space turns into a real garden of Eden.

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rain and sun, but still sometimes precipitation and bright light will get here. Because of this, ordinary furniture can burn out and deteriorate. Fortunately, today there are special models for the street - they should be used.

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And now let's look at how to design the veranda of a private house with your own hands: what to consider and what to pay attention to.

1. Divide into zones

Allocate separate places for the dining area and the relaxation area. A corner, an end or a larger area is suitable for placing a table, chairs, benches, and an elongated area for chairs, a hammock or a sofa.

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Fashionable hanging chairs are also suitable, they have recently appeared in our everyday life, but have already gained great popularity. By the way, you can also make it yourself.

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Different coasters, mini-tables, bookcases will help to place small things and decor: books, dishes, a jug with a soft drink and glasses, candlesticks, flowerpots. Purchase them in stores or make them from improvised means: boxes, stumps and other natural elements. And finally, decorate the space with sun loungers. It is not necessary to wait for a trip to the sea to get a tan.

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Another pergola can be used as zoning, masking the area, decorating the area plot and other buildings in the country. Along the perimeter of the pergola, you can decorate with container compositions, make lighting, and next to arrange a recreation area with a hearth or a decorative pond.

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Another option is to make a light canopy from a tent, awning, umbrella.

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4. Add a splash of color

Natural wood colors are traditionally used for outdoor furniture, but this is not a strict rule. Paint wooden furniture or add tables in bright color to a calm setting. Bright colors will enhance the mood, but will not require large financial costs for execution.

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5. Bring some comfort

Use wooden benches and chairs to sit comfortably. Get the most out of your outdoor activities. For evening time or afternoon sleep, prepare blankets, light bedspreads.

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Manufacturers also now produce rugs for outdoor use that are protected from dirt. Long colored runners or small rugs will add appeal to your resting place, add color and a sense of comfort to it. You can use a rug to accent areas or as a transition from a dining area to a seating area.

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6. Use colored fabrics

Fabrics for outdoor use should be moisture- and color-resistant so they won't get wet from the rain or fade in the sun. Previously, manufacturers limited the colors of such fabrics to light, natural shades that did not allow diversifying the environment. Now there is a wide choice of colors and patterns. Choose a theme and create your corner of joy and color. Use removable covers, so you can diversify your vacation spot every season or create a new color combination.

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7. Hang curtains

Open spaces allow for a lot of sunlight. If there is glazing, light fabrics that save from direct sunlight are suitable. And when there is no glazing, the ideal option would be special curtains with a dirt and water-repellent coating, which are not afraid of strong humidity and are very easy to care for. These fabrics are not afraid of rain and strong winds, so you don’t have to worry about the condition of the furniture, even if it remains there during rainfall and strong winds.

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8. Consider lighting

An interesting version of the lamp in the open area of ​​a country house looks unusual and very comfortable. Luminaires for outdoor use must be protected against dust and moisture, which is determined by the international IP classification system. For street lighting, an IP of at least 44 is suitable, but indoor or semi-closed outbuildings can use interior lights.

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Wrought iron chandeliers with glass or acrylic pendants will create coziness with their contrast to the surroundings and give a special touch to the outdoor space. Ceiling lamps-fans will give a sultry evening of coolness.

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Plants in photographs from foreign sites may not take root in the local climate. You need to be ready for this. It is not easy for tropical magnolias and wisterias to exist in Russia. A win-win option for the middle lane will be a vine or some types of succulents.

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