Small changes can bring about significant transformation to any space. Let’s take the front porch as an example. A bit of tweaking here and there can change the entire look of your front yard. Make an impressive entrance – the one that would pull you closer to home every day – with these simple ideas. We have outlined some amazing front porch ideas that can liven up your outdoor space!
Best Front Porch Ideas
While your living room and bedroom receive most of the attention, don’t neglect the front porch of your house. Imagine unwinding yourself after a hectic work schedule in your front yard. You can also use it for BBQ parties or movie nights with your friends.
It all depends upon your likings and preferences and how you would transform a small front porch into a comfortable, cosy outdoor space. Although decorating a small front porch is difficult, it is even more challenging to think of ingenious and unique ideas for a sprawling front porch. Let us take a look at how we can best utilise the front porch for our benefit.
- Royal decor
- Place a swing
- Appropriate lighting
- Use colourful cushions and throws
- Outdoor dining area
- Hanging plants
- Add a pergola frame
- Decorate the stairway
- Place a chime
Let us discuss these in more detail.
Fit for a king
If you have a sprawling outdoor space, you can easily transform it into a palatial entrance fit for a king! You can have the chair and table legs painted in golden hues to give it a touch of royalty and elegance. Your guests would be left spell-bound seeing the majestic entry way.
If golden is not your colour, then choose stately wooden furniture and large, carved flower pots to be kept at the entrance. A wooden ceiling with a stylish chandelier and decorative lights on the front porch will give a luxurious feel to the entire set up.
Place a swing
Placing a swing in the middle of your front porch brings warmth and comfort to the outdoor space. During cold nights, you can snuggle up with a warm blanket and read your favourite book.
If you are throwing a party, a swing in the front porch becomes a focal point of all the fun! It is one of those constants in a front yard design that can be updated according to the weather. You will just have to upgrade the cushions, throws and make the colour light and airy during the summer season. When the weather turns cold, you can go for dark drapes for your front yard. Warm blankets and dark-coloured cushions.
Appropriate lighting
Before designing a front porch, think of its purpose. What do you want to achieve out of it? Would you like to have chat sessions with your friends and family? Do you want to make it a perfect getaway right outside your home? Or do you wish to make it a cosy reading nook? The lighting of the front porch would be according to what you plan to make of the front yard. Place pendant lights for a comfortable read. A book rack with backlights will spruce up the entire décor and encourage you to pick up your favourite book from the shelf and read.
To make it a perfect retreat, install a hammock and some fairy lights for a shimmery effect. The glow of the lights will create a fun atmosphere with your loved ones.
Use colourful cushions and throws
Place comfortable cushions on the settee, swing or the pouffe to give a warm welcome to your guests. Some guests appreciate the outdoors more than the indoors and would request you to sit outside. Make a seating arrangement that is well-suited for this purpose. You can pull out more chairs if the number of guests are more.
A touch of nature is always appreciated. Even if you have a small front yard, adding a few flower pots will add an oomph to your décor.
Make it an outdoor dining area
How about having your dinner outdoors, especially during the summer season, when it is hot and stuffy inside. If you have enough space in the front yard, then place a small four or six seater dining table, depending upon the family members you have and the available space.
On special occasions, you can add a bit of festivity to the décor. Set up a casual dinner and have a heart to heart conversation with your family and friends. You can also keep a fire pit where you can enjoy a grilled steak party or BBQ party with your loved ones.
Hanging plants
Nothing beats the beauty plants bring into an otherwise dull space. If you have been neglecting your front porch, it is time to decorate it with some hanging flower pots and green plants.
Orchids are one of those decorative plants that can look great in your front porch. Since they are so easy to maintain you can place them near your front door.
Add a pergola frame
One of the best front porch ideas is to add a pergola frame. It will give length to your entrance and create a lasting impression, Pergola structures imbue a sense of style and elegance. It also gives out shade so that you can sit and enjoy the afternoons as well. Adding a pergola frame to the front of your house also provides an extension to your house.
Decorate the stairway
The front stairs are often the most neglected part of your front porch. You don’t need to spend a lot of your hard-earned money just to make the stairway aesthetically pleasing. All you have to do is get some flower pots and arrange them on the staircase. Two rows of decorative flower pots on either side of the staircase sets up the welcoming tone for your house.
Place a chime
Wind chimes are musical. They create a calming, soothing effect on the mind and body. The tinkling sound of the chime hanging from the ceiling lures you into a world of peace and tranquility. It also adds up to the overall outdoor decor and set up. Since the outdoor area is more windy, there chimes work best when placed outside the house. What better way than to place it near the entrance?
So, these are all the best front porch ideas for your home. You can also check out these front yard landscaping designs and spruce up your outdoor space. If you have a sprawling garden and a creative soul, then recycle old tyres and create various garden decor items. Subscribe to the Zameen Newsletter appearing on the right hand side of the page. Stay tuned to the best lifestyle and real estate blog in Pakistan. Don’t forget to write to us at blog@zameen.com and we will surely get back to you.
