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Small porch ideas – 15 stylish ways to make the most of your space whatever the size
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By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.On the hunt for cute small porch ideas? Well, we have your covered.
We can't all have an extra living room stuck on the front of our homes (despite what Instagram would have us believe), but that doesn't mean we can't make the most of the teeniest and tiniest of spaces to add a ton of curb appeal to our porch ideas.
We've rounded up our favorite small porch decor ideas to inspire you to give your outdoor space a bit of a makeover.
Small porch ideas that are crammed with curb appeal
If you haven't got much money to spend on your small porch ideas, let flower power do the talking. Mother nature can provide a helping hand all-year round, though Spring is probably the season where your porch will look most pretty as Bella Foxwell, self-confessed door enthusiast and Instagram photographer explains:
'Lavender, clematis and roses are very popular flower choices. For the lucky few that have wisteria, they may find themselves subject to the #wisteriahysteria admirers!” These particular plants are proven to give your home more curb appeal and make it look attractive to passers by as well as potential buyers.'
1. Layer fabrics to create an organic and textured space
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What is it about textiles that transforms a small porch idea? Perhaps it's the cozy feel against our skin, when the weather cools. Or maybe it's the visually-appealing patterns and their ability to be styled together or in silo.
Whether you're looking for window treatment ideas, ways to upholster your porch seat or want to adorn your porch floor with a rug, colorful fabrics in jazzy designs can reveal your personality before your guests have stepped into your home.
2. Go cheap and cheerful with front door decals
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'To the front door, I added a “Hello” decal from Homeworks Etc for a whimsical touch. This was a really easy addition', explains Shawna Liao .
'I simply cleaned the door with dish soap and water and allowed it to dry. Then, I placed the sticky side of the decal onto the door and pressed it against the door with my hands. Finally, I carefully peeled off the paper, leaving the Hello decal affixed to the door.'
So you see, small porch ideas don't have to cost the earth. Get the look for just $8!
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Wysteria and other brightly-colored flowers are a great way to create an aesthetically-pleasing small porch idea.
But, rather than restricting your botanical ideas to potted plants, why not 'branch' (see what we did there?) out to more creative ideas like using an old bike or swing seat design?
Giving an old bicycle a fresh lick of paint and using the storage basket as a pot, you can create a whimsical design that's pretty as a petal.
4. Couple up a decorative wreath and cute knocker
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Want to spread the love in your neighborhood? Inspired by Victorian charm bracelets, this padlock heart door knocker is the perfect finishing touch to your front porch ideas. Crafted in solid recycled brass, the padlock has decorative details and strikes against a matching heart pad.
Gorgeously weighty, this hand cast design is made to last a lifetime. Style with a pastel painted front door and a floral decorative wreath for Barbie Dreamhouse vibes.
'Door knockers like bees, chili peppers and pineapples add a point of interest to the front door and are fun way to show off the homeowner’s personality.
' explains Instagram photographer Bella Foxwell .
5. Encourage birds to visit with a bird house or feeder
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Is there anything more beautiful than hearing the sound of birds sing or watching as they collect leaves and twigs for a nest? If you fancy yourself as the next David Attenborough, then a bird house or feeder is a small porch idea that should be on your shopping list.
Should you be a dab hand at creative carpentry, create your own DIY version and get the kids to paint and decorate it for a truly unique home for your feathered friends.
6. Create an electronics-free zone with an insect house
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If spiders, worms and creepy-crawlies are more your kid's thing, then an insect house or bug hotel should be coming home from your supermarket or garden center trip.
As well as keeping ants and ladybirds cozy, it could shelter anything from hedgehogs to toads, solitary bees to bumblebees.
So save the world one wildlife animal at a time with this eco-friendly addition and create an ecosystem on your porch.
7. Create an ideal reading or morning coffee spot
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Enjoy having a cup of tea or coffee in your front yard before the day begins? Then this one's for you. Cozy up with a hot drink and a book in your porch with a pendant light and table combo.
Instead of trying to weatherproof a dinky dining set, invest in some small garden ideas such as a round glass table. It's not just durable, but also wipe-clean should you spill something on it
8. Decorate a small porch with the seasons
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No matter how small your porch, you can always squeeze in some fall porch decor ideas.
With a smaller porch, we would say keep things simple, a scattering of small pumpkins and some orange foliage could be all you need to give the space a fall makeover. If you have seating on your porch, switch out the soft furnishings on that too for some more autumnal hues.
9. Keep your small porch clutter free
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Loving this chic and simple small porch, plus the dog makes it even more inviting! The key to this look is the lack of clutter, making the porch feel more spacious. If you want to add seating to a diddy space just pick a chair that's compact, not too fussy and can be styled in lots of different ways throughout the seasons.
Mix in some smaller potted plants that aren't going to overwhelm the space, pick a cute doormat that's not too visually heavy and there you go.
10. Keep the color scheme light in a small porch
Fall is finally at our doors! We love how @kimmyintx decked out her front door for the season using some of our favorite autumnal trends 🌾🍂 . PS: we spy one of the colors from our Fall/Winter 2020 Paint Palette with @sherwinwilliams! Kim used SW Pure White all over the exterior of her home 🏡 . . . . #potterybarn #pumpkins #halloween #autumn #autumnaldecorating #frontdoor #driedgrass #sherwinwilliams Pottery Barn
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It's interior design 101: use lighter colors in a small space, and that can be true of porches too. Using a paler color pallet will disguise the small dimensions of the space, keeping it feeling light and airy. If you want to add a hint of color, stick with muted pastels and add in a few darker colors in your decor for balance and contrast.
11. Make a small porch feel like an extension of your lounge
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If your porch is big enough to cope with a few pieces of furniture, just keep those pieces to a minimum. All you need to make your porch feel like an extension of your lounge is some seating and possibly a small table for perching a coffee.
A compact swing seat works well in smaller porches because they are off the floor, allowing light to flow around it so it won't look too bulky. Decorate your porch with light but cozy pillows and throws so even if the space does feel a bit crowded, it just adds to the intimate feel.
12. Soften a small porch with greenery
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If your porch really is just a set of stairs leading up to your front door, greenery is going to be your best bet. Get climbers going up your rails to soften the look and dot an array of potted plants in different sizes on the porch itself.
Again, this will disguise the size and make a pretty plain space feel more like an inviting entrance to your home.
13. Paint your porch to 'expand' the space
It is Wednesday which means my turn to show my DIY! I've teamed up with some awesome ladies to show you guys each day this week a fun new DIY! If you would like to join in the fun, tag #diywiththehomegirls to show us what your working on! . In stories I showed how I personalized this doormat and how I like to put together end of summer/beginning of fall florals! Now our porch has me wishing for that cooler weather! Notice the pumpkin and brooms? 🎃🍂 Anyone else with me?? . . . . #frontporch #frontstepsproject #frontsteps #diyproject #smallporch #fallcolors #falldecor #fallflorals #bluehouse #mybhghome #betterhomesandgardens #cottagesandbungalows #lmbpresets #bungalowhome #diydoormat #doormat #doorsofinstagram #vintagedecor #vintagestyle #farmhouseinspired #antiquedecor #oldhouse #farmhousestyle #hellopumpkin #falldecor #fallseason #midwestlivingmag #bohofarmhouse Katie | timberfields
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Note the painted floor of @timberfields ' fab small porch.
The grey 'runner' make the space feel bigger as it almost zones it, creating a walkway down the center and edges to add decor. Throw down a doormat too to add some texture to the floor – this cute pumpkin one was actually a DIY job just a stencil and some paint. Check out the full how-to in Katie's highlights over on Instagram.
14. Layer your doormats to add texture
If there’s one message that 2020 has hand delivered (with a gloved hand, of course), it’s that I need to let go... let go of control and expectations. Inspired by that, I created a new banner for our porch and I’ll be showing you how tomorrow on my blog. For now, I’m going to be ballsy and share a poem I wrote about letting go and how I’m feeling right now... maybe you can relate? What have you had to let go of this year? 🍂 It is said that we learn how beautiful letting go can be in the fall. With each leaf that fades from green, blazes orange, then ultimately releases itself from the tree, I let go.
I let go of the expectation that this was finally going to be my year. Maybe it still is my year, even more brilliant than I could have imagined. I let go of the vision of the woman I was going to be, and let myself sit in stillness as a new image starts to sketch itself. I let go of doubt, and allow the space for trust to replace it in a new season. I let go. I let go. I let go. And I rest. Cassie Bustamante
A photo posted by @cassie_bustamante on Sep 8, 2020 at 6:59am PDT
Working with a tiny porch? You can always add some interest with your doormats, because why have one when you can have two? Stick with a practical heavy doormat onto but then add something cute and patterned underneath – we love a checked pattern at this time of year, but you can switch it out with the seasons.
15. Keep things symmetrical
Our Petaluma and Crosby lanterns all dressed up for fall on these gorgeous front porches.
Pair them with our flickering flameless candles for extra cozy points. 🕯🍂 What’s your go-to fall porch decor: mums or pumpkins? 🎃 📷: @katiejacobsnashville + @casa_landolt #FrontPorch #FallPorch #PorchInspo #FrontDoor #FallFrontPorch #FallDecor #Lanterns Crate and Barrel
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How ever you decorate your small porch, at whatever time of year, keeping it symmetrical will always make it feel larger. Decorate your steps with potted plants and lanterns; as a general rule, start small at the top and get larger as you go down the stairs to draw out the space.
'Wreaths are the perfect accessory for city dwellers and those less green-thumbed among us', says Foxwell.
'Wreaths aren’t just for Christmas or any other holiday celebration in fact, you can hang a wreath all year round. Just use your favorite flowers and foliage to wrap around an oasis ring, which can be frequently switched up.'
Hebe joined the Real Homes team in early 2018 as Staff Writer before moving to the Livingetc team in 2021 where she took on a role as Digital Editor.
She loves boho and 70's style and is a big fan of Instagram as a source of interiors inspiration. When she isn't writing about interiors, she is renovating her own spaces – be it wallpapering a hallway, painting kitchen cupboards or converting a van.
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.
David Tsay
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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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David Tsay
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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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Helen Norman
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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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Tim Furlong Jr.
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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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Helen Norman
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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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HELEN NORMAN
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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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DAVID TSAY
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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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Aaron Colussi
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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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DAVID TSAY
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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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RACHEL WHITING
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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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ERIC PIASECKI
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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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David Tsay
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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.
HELEN NORMAN
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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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ROGER WADE
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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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DAVID TSAY
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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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LISA ROMEREIN/RIZZOLI
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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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Ryann Ford
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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.
ANNIE SCHLECHTER
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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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Liz Marie Blog
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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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Susan Handler
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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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David Hillegas
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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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Brian Woodcock
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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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David Tsay
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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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Helen Norman
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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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David A. Land
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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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Gridley + Graves
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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.
Buff Strickland
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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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Annie Schlechter
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Warm Welcome
Max Kim-Bee
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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.
Gridley and Graves
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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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Beautiful small verandas in a modern style - 135 best photos, design of a veranda in a private house and country house 1920's traditional home with a new pool, screened porch and garden design. After renovating the 1920’s kitchen, the client sought to improve their outdoor space. The first step was replacing the existing kidney pool with a smaller pool more suited to the charm of the site. With careful insertion of key elements the design creates spaces which accommodate, swimming, lounging, entertaining, gardening, cooking and more.
“Strong, organized geometry makes all of this work and creates a simple and relaxing environment,” Designer Jeff Edwards explains. “Our detailing takes on updated freshness, so there is a distinction between new and old, but both reside harmoniously.” The screened porch actually has some modern detailing that compliments the previous kitchen renovation, but the proportions in materiality are very complimentary to the original architecture from the 1920s. The screened porch opens out onto a small outdoor terrace that then flows down into the backyard and overlooks a small pool. No bugs or wet patio furniture
Maine Porch & Pergola Company
Our screen porch kits are for people who love living outdoors … but without bugs or wet patio furniture.
Pictured: small modern backyard porch with mesh porch, clinker paving and canopy
Compact Outdoor Alfresco Kitchen
Kitchens by Matric
To execute this outdoor alfresco kitchen to meet and exceed Australian Fire Safety Standards, we used complete reconstituted stone bench tops and included this beside and around the entire built-in BBQ.
Heat and moisture resistant board was used for the doors and carcasses to give a luxurious feel to this outdoor kitchen. Complete with an outdoor dining table and chairs, an outdoor bar fridge and an outdoor rangehood, this space is sure to be bustling with entertainment all year round.
Urban Outdoor Retreat - Outdoor Lounging
Mia Rao Design
Outdoor lounge area with potted plants and lighting.
Fresh Design Idea: Small Modern Style Veranda with Container Plants and Decking - Great Interior Photo
Mcgregor Outdoor NatureKast
Cabinet Genies, Inc.
Beautify your outdoor space with the best outdoor cabinetry product in the business, NatureKast Weatherproof Cabinetry. Here's a project we just completed with this fantastic product! Cabinetry: NatureKast Weatherproof Cabinetry | Color: Walnut | Style: Louvered
Modern Makeover
Ross Design Inc.
Subtle shifts in the walls flanking the stairs and sensitive rail placement create a welcoming approach for guests. The height of the porch roof/ceilings make the entry feel grand. Tracy Witherspoon
Venice Micro Apartment
Vertebrae Architecture
Art Gray
A fresh design idea: a small backyard porch in a modern style with concrete slabs - great interior photo
Ridge House
GriD architects
Paul Burk Photography
Fresh design idea: a small modern backyard porch with a mesh porch, concrete slabs and a canopy - great interior photo
Santa Ynez Vacation Home
Allen Construction
Architect: Ferguson-Ettinger General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
Stylish Design: Small modern style front yard porch with decking is the latest trend
Fall Container Plantings
KMS Gardens and Design
A contemporary planter holds ornamental cabbage, plectranthus and oxalis in a strong and colorful grouping.
Original design example of a modern style small front yard porch with containerized plants
Cara Cara Hollywood
OVERARCH
Design ideas for a modern small front yard porch with tile flooring and canopy
The Evolution
Atrium Homes
Designed to suit growing families or retirees and empty nesters who still enjoy their space, the home offers a flexible and functional floorplan with a downstairs master bedroom, three upstairs bedrooms, and four separate living areas including a home theatre, open-plan dining/living area, upstairs retreat and an alfresco area. The contemporary, cutting edge styling of the striking exterior extends to a premium internal fit-out, with inclusions like Ilve appliances, black Villeroy and Boch basins, and Bertoni brushed nickel mixer taps. It's all part of a very modern, very exciting new display home that we're sure you'll love.
Addition, Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels in McLean, VA
Moss Building & Design
This extensive home renovation in McLean, VA featured a multi-room transformation.
The kitchen, family room and living room were remodeled into an open concept space with beautiful hardwood floors throughout and recessed lighting to enhance the natural light reaching the home. With an emphasis on incorporating reclaimed products into their remodel, these MOSS customers were able to add rustic touches to their home. The home also included a basement remodel, multiple bedroom and bathroom remodels, as well as space for a laundry room, home gym and office.
Add resale value to your home
Maine Porch & Pergola Company
A 3-season porch kit can provide similar livability (except on very cold days) but remain low cost and simple enough for do-it-yourself homeowners. It can add resale value to your home, without increasing your property taxes.
Lune de Sang Stone House
CHROFI
Stone House is the alteration to a single storey vernacular house in the rural landscape setting of northern NSW Australia.
The original house was built with local materials and craftsmanship. Over the years various additions were made to the house exhibiting the different layers in its occupation. The brief was to renovate the house within a limited budget whilst offering better living arrangements for a holiday house that would suit their growing family. Our proposal was to reinstate value with little intervention; with this in mind we had two design strategies. One was the idea of preservation; wherever possible elements of the building fabric would be salvaged but only to reveal its qualities in a meaningful way. We identified four building elements worth preserving. The stone wall was providing protection and privacy from the main road. The internal masonry walls were defining rooms at the rear of the house. The expressed timber ceiling provided a unifying canvas within the whole house. The concrete floor offered a calming palette to the house. Second was the idea of addition. Given the budget limitations, the additions had to be singular and multifunctional.
A ‘breathable’ facade frame was the response. The frame was inserted along the whole length of the building. The new facade had a number of uses. It allowed supporting the roof rafters along the length of the building hence both creating a open plan arrangement that would enjoy the beautiful district views as well as enabling a strong connection to the extensive backyard. The new facade is composed of glazed sliding doors fitted with flyscreens to mitigate the impact of insects very common in this sub-tropical climate. Lastly, a set of retractable slatted blinds was integrated to provide both shade from the afternoon sun and security during unattended seasons. Stone House combines these two design ideas into a simple calming palette; within the house all walls and floors were kept to neutral tones to reveal the exposed timber rafters as the only feature of the interior. The shell of the house merges the existing stone work with the new ‘frame’ creating a new whole and importantly a clear relationship to the landscape beyond.
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The veranda is a kind of connecting link between the house and the yard. Of course, its design suggests a cozy and comfortable environment, this is the place where you, your family and friends relax. In addition, the veranda can be equipped as an open-type children's playroom - with a Swedish wall, a slide, etc. You can also create a complete summer kitchen. It all depends on the imagination and needs.
Small outdoor porch design
With stairs. Most often, such verandas are located at the main entrance. For arrangement, it is enough to put a table, chairs and a small sofa. Wicker furniture is ideal. Choose a universal type of decoration - flowers.
For lighting in the evenings, buy special night lights. Open verandas, as a rule, are equipped with the aim of "admiring the view", so the furniture is turned to face the garden. Accordingly, a cozy home environment in this case is a priority.
Small covered porch design
The fourth wall offers many options for arranging a veranda. When decorating the interior, we recommend choosing one of two styles:
- Wooden. It is simple and sophisticated at the same time. Wooden walls do not tolerate any decoration, and it is best to make large windows the size of the wall. The floors, respectively, are wooden - take a closer look at the parquet or the coating imitating wood. Sofas, armchairs, tables - should not stand out from the big picture. If the design of the house allows, be sure to put a real fireplace, for a simplified option, buy an electric one. Lay out a fleecy carpet on the floor, and for windows it is better to choose Roman blinds.
- Modern style, also versatile.
The simplest arrangement of the veranda in this direction requires considerable financial costs. But keep in mind that in the first place you will spend money on technology. The space should not be cluttered, so immediately discard shelves, cabinets and chests of drawers. Dark wooden floors predominate. If it’s completely unbearable, buy a small rug, but put it exclusively near the sofa - hard enough, with a minimalist pattern or without it at all. Upholstered furniture with clear contours, choose a light color, no lint, fabric upholstery is ideal. Put a small electric fireplace and be sure to have a TV.
Design of a small veranda in a private house
Closed type can be as you like. Most often, the owners prefer to make the veranda a continuation of an existing room. We recommend adding more light, so consider mounting additional windows. If there is no time to invent something new, decorate the veranda as a living room - a soft sofa with pillows and blankets, comfortable chairs.
