Our Country Home

by Martha
(Southside AL USA)

We have lived here almost 14 years and are constantly changing with the different seasons.

We have a lovely archway jasmine that is in full bloom at my side entrance.

Pink Charm - Hanging Baskets

by Janet Palmer
(Greensburg, PA 15601)

Decorating the columns on a small porch with hanging baskets and planters creates a welcoming display. I use a non-damaging product with interchangeable rods to achieve unique looks.

I love my yard to have a distinct look for the summer. The trees in my yard are great for decorating. I turn them into colorful focal points with R-HangUps.

An East Coast Porch in California

by Kathy and Dave
(California)

Every season, I change the flowers in my planter. Spring is usually pink but now, as we head into the Holiday Season - Christmas - I am planning to plant poinsettias. I usually plant cyclamen but this year I'm going to try the poinsettias and see how they survive.

The interesting thing about my house is that it is definitely an East Coast architecture and somewhat different from all the earth-tone stucco homes surrounding us...I love it!!

Summer Side Porch

by Debbie McMurry
(SE Kansas)

My summer side porch





A close-up view

Porch at Ashland City TN General Store

by Dan R Morris
(Mt. Juliet, TN)

I drive by the Ashland City General Store almost every week. It's my favorite convenience store to stop at, but I'll say that's because the inside is so nice.

I thought I'd share this place with you because no matter what day I stop by, there are always a couple old guys chit chatting on the front porch - perhaps sharing what they love about Ashland City, TN.

Lovely front porch addition

by Peter Davis
(Bloomfield Hills, Michigan)

We have created a bold focal point with our shallow front porch addition, with slightly oversize columns and a dark red door surrounded by raised panel trim.

We need to add a couple chairs and other accessories to make it more inviting, and perhaps something on the right to balance the round window on the left.

We want to strike a balance between friendly/inviting but not too cluttered, and invite constructive comments.

Front porch decorating suggestions are most welcome!

Even A Small Porch
Can Be Beautiful

by Elizabeth
(Montreal, Canada)

Flower boxes can make even the smallest porch a thing of beauty.

My daughter's little hideaway

by Melissa
(Mt.Sinai NY)

I don't know if this counts for a front porch lol. My daughters pink play house has a porch and I envisioned it with water, flowers, and a bridge. The vision was effortless but the work was ALOT. I did it in 2 days and then slept for a week :)

Melissa

1925 Bungalow Screened Porch

by Jane
(Spartanburg, SC)

My 1925 bungalow had an unattractive back stoop and no outdoor living space. After 8 years of planning, the screened porch was completed just before Christmas. Even with the frigid temps I step out to sit a spell on my 10x20 dream come true!

Mel's City Cabin

by Melody Harmon
(Nashville, TN)

I call it a cabin, but it's not really. Inside I decorate like a cabin and outside too. My front porch is a large concrete slab with no roof. It needs one badly.

Easy Decorating Ideas - Red and Yellow Porch

by Sue
(Pittsburgh, PA)

Here are my easy decorating ideas for my porch using spray paint and flowers. This is also low budget! I spray painted old white wicker a deep yellow. I bought inexpensive red plastic lightweight pots. Then I planted a variety of red and yellow flowers (white bacopa, yellow pendula begonias, red impatiens). Last, I placed a red and taupe berber type area rug in the middle.

Charleston Things To Do

by Dan
(Nashville)

There are so many Charleston things to do that I ended up walking around taking pictures. The city is beautiful. . . it really is but it's hard to see that driving around.

I really was surprised by the vast differences in porch architecture from one home to the next. All of these porches I found right around the corner from Charleston University - on the same street!

The columns on this porch are astounding. And this is someone's house. I know the photo of the lonely door isn't nearly as beautiful, but it looked so quaint I couldn't pass it up.

Even though places like Chicago are more metropolitan than Charleston, things to do just jump out at ya! Eating crab cakes, shopping at a Louis Vuitton store, and watching an American Kestrel on a telephone wire occupied my first hour.

But with the University downtown, beautiful hotels and tons of tourists abound - there's no need to look for things to do prior to arriving Charleston.

My drive to work in Nashville

by Dan
(Nashville, TN)

I drive by these two homes with great porches on my way to work every morning. Both are near the Belle Meade area of Nashville and both make me smile every time I see them.

I hope you enjoy them, too.

East Porch with Rocking Chair

by Linda
(Wisconsin)

We are restoring a Wisconsin 1893 Queen Anne Victorian - about 80% done. We rebuilt all the porches - fabricated new porch railings and uprights to match the original. We repaired and reused the original spindles. The East Porch is my favorite spot to relax and read a book.

Updating An 80's Porch

by Jennifer Davenport
(Nashville, TN)

I'm really not like most wives. This year for my birthday I opened up the garage door to find new lumber wrapped in a big red bow. I was beyond excited! The present? My husband was going to give our front porch a much needed update!

He started by tearing down the old railing. To make things easy, he built the new columns around the existing ones. It was a weekend project that cost under $100!

I love it! Talk about curb appeal!

Enjoy my decorating site - Decorating Ideas Made Easy. I offer you simple and affordable tips.

Hanging Swing Bed

Great hanging bed for our house at the lake!!! The whole family enjoys it! A breeze to hang and look at all the happy faces!!!

Wonderful Vintage Glider Outdoor Space

by Kim
(USA)

This picture was included in This Old House Magazine 2009 Issue which featured our company, Vintage Porch Gliders.

It shows wonderfully how vintage metal patio furniture can brighten up any outdoor space no matter what the style you may be looking for.

My Front Porch Before Finding "Front-Porch-Ideas-and-More.com"

by Debra Dahlen
(San Diego, CA USA)

My front porch at Halloween, back door greeters, and front of my house.

Back door greeters: I was surprised when these guys actually grew. Here they are shown at seven weeks old.I picked them at ten weeks.

Our Walkway Driveway

by Debra Dahlen
(San Diego, CA, USA)

This is the side of our house. I love the nice, neat line. When the sunflowers are in bloom, the colors seem even brighter.