I have been spending plenty of time on my front porch waving to those out walking, running and bicycling by.  This has made me aware of the things about my front porch decor, and what my porch needs to be enjoyed all season long!  We all want our porch to be comfortable to spend time on as the warmer months arrive, and getting your porch to the perfect place to spend time is a great idea!

Read on for some front porch decor ideas that will give you an amazing front porch while also adding to your home’s curb appeal! Make the most of the summer months by giving your porch a fresh new look and turning it into a great place to spend time.

This was my own porch when we bought our home. I fell in love with the front porch design. This is a wraparound porch, going all the way around the corner at each end of this coastal style house. I knew the first thing I was going to do was turn this into the charming front porch I knew it could be!

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1.  Front porch rugs:

There are so many different styles and rug combinations out there. Porch rugs are being made now that are so durable, they are mildew resistant and can be cleaned off with a hose. I think these are one of the must haves for your outdoor space, be it a porch, a balcony or poolside!

There are so many wonderful indoor/outdoor rugs available now.  Outdoor rugs make a porch feel like a living space, albeit an outdoor living space. If you think an area rug doesn’t make much of a difference, check out the before and after on my front porch! Even if you have a small front porch, this is one you can do to dress it up!

Isn’t this a much more beautiful space with the addition of an outdoor area rug? Rugs help carry out your color scheme, too! The most durable rugs for outdoors are the water-resistant polypropylene ones.

Here are some great area rugs for your porch this summer:  This rug featuring monstera leaves will make you feel like you are on a tropical island! This rug is available in different sizes to suit your needs.

For a more classical look in neutral colors go with this sand colored patterned rug.  This one is as low as $108 for a 7’10” x 10’9″! 

If you like vibrant colors, this is the outdoor rug you will want to go with: This bold and bright outdoor rug!

This is a great example of a way to add some seaside charm to your front porch with this nautical rope patterned rug.

Of course right up there with outdoor rugs is a doormat! There are so many fun and creative door mats out there! Find one that suits your personality! Seriously, what baseball fan wouldn’t love to come “home” to this home plate welcome mat?

2. Add potted plants to your porch or patio

Do you like growing some plants that need more shade than your yard or garden gets?  Your porch is the ideal spot for those plants.  If you don’t have a green thumb, or don’t want to care for live plants, select high quality artificials.    I use a combination of live and artificial plants on my porch, some in smaller pots and some in big pots. Green plants can also be used to add a bit of privacy!

My boxwood topiaries are live and I keep something blooming in one of the smaller pots.  The sago palm, however, is artificial.

Plants sitting in pots on the steps or added to the walls like this faux plant bring nature up onto your porch.

Splurge a little and add a fiddle leaf fig tree to your front porch! With any of these artificial trees, make sure you put them down in a larger pot with something heavy to keep them from blowing over in the wind!

This is my favorite artificial ficus tree. It looks so good, and is nice and full! This one is currently on sale for $48.30! Be aware that it comes without a pot, but that makes it possible for you to style it to compliment your personal style aesthetic.

3. Outdoor decor

Outdoor pillows are a great way to add a decorative touch to your porch.  Even if new furniture isn’t in the budget, little touches like these are the things your front porch needs to feel welcoming.  You can see more of the decorative touches I add through the year at a Fall Front Porch.

A front door wreath is a natural to welcome guests to your porch. I have shared SO MANY DIY ideas for wreaths here on the blog over the years, you can pore over pages and pages of them right here. I am sure there will be at least one or two that will catch your eye.

If you aren’t a ‘do it yourselfer’ maybe this beautiful floral wreath with its bright colors is just what you want to see on your front door! I think if you replaced the faux pumpkins, the colorful flowers in this are something that could stay up all year long!

4. Comfy outdoor furniture

You can’t beat a porch swing, or a swinging bed like this one.  This is the perfect place for an afternoon nap or curling up with a good book out of the summer sun.  You can see more of the 2019 Southern Living Idea House outdoor spaces. 

If you have a large porch like I do, you may even have a dining area and adding a small dining set is a great way to enjoy a casual meal or just a glass of sweet tea!

5.  Outdoor lighting

It doesn’t matter if you go solar, battery or electric, lighting is such a great way to add ambiance to evenings on the porch!  This solar powered light floods your porch with elegant patterns of light and shadow.

6. The best mosquito control for the money

It may not be glamorous, but mosquito control can make or break an evening sitting on the porch.

My favorite tried and true mosquito repellant are the Thermacell products!  I am one of those people that attracts mosquitoes like bees flock to honey!  These are the best products I have ever used and they REALLY keep the bugs away!  Comfort aside, this is probably what your front porch needs more than anything!

Add a bit of deterrent to the mosquitos and add a little charm to evenings on the porch with some pretty citronella candles like these!

7. Garden stools

I have learned here in Florida that garden stools make perfect little side tables. They don’t rust and can easily be hosed off! Here are a couple of beautiful ones that can add style to your porch. This black and white stylized one is from Grandinroad.

For a truly artistic addition to your porch, you may want to add this tropical bird decorated stool to your outdoor spaces this year.

8.  Add something unexpected to your outdoor space

If you are really lucky you may have room for things like this fantastic bar cart on your front porch!  You would certainly want to keep something like this tucked out of the weather!   Here is a more weatherproof bar cart that would be a great addition to any outdoor space!

What special touch do you think a front porch needs?

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Welcome Signs:

There are so many welcome signs, from ones on your front door to the long ones alongside your front door, how do you decide?

Can you believe this Etsy welcome sign, personalized for you is only $29.98?!!!! I am thinking about one of these for my front porch!

House Numbers:

There are so many fun house numbers now that these are a great thing you can add to your front porch. They aren’t really something your porch “needs”, at least not as long as your address is somewhere on your home. But unique numbers like these from Etsy let you express your personality right there on your porch!

Try this EASY DIY for your porch or patio!

Make this Outdoor Side Table in a couple of hours!

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Front porches add to our quality of life, offer function and curb appeal.  In Celebration, front porches are a way of life.  I am lucky to live in a warmer climate where I can enjoy spending time on my porch all year long! Our community website is even called “The Front Porch”.  It is my goal to make my front porch a relaxing space by adding the the things a front porch needs.  I hope you found some inspiration and try some of these simple steps on your own home to offer a warm welcome to anyone and everyone arriving at your front porch!

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