Want to freshen up the look of your front patio? It’s a quick and effective way to give your home a whole new identity so you can feel even more excited about coming home after a long day of work. Making over your porch doesn’t have to be an expensive endeavour; you can do as much or as little to the look of the patio as you’re comfortable with, and you’ll always end up with a great new look for your veranda.
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A Fresh Coat of Paint
If there’s anything that will instantly give your porch a new look, it’s a fresh coat of paint. You can choose to match your porch to the rest of your house, or give it a pop of colour by using a classic dual-tone colour scheme. If you’d rather not paint your entire porch, you can always just paint your fence or your front door.
Accents and Accessories
There are so many great ways to accessorize your front porch. You have endless options available to give your front patio a great makeover, reflecting your personal style.
The first step is deciding what kind of look you’re going for. This will be your jumping-off point, so you can pick out accessories that will go together. Here are a couple of ideas to get you started:
- Tiki
- Traditional
- Leafy
- Shabby Chic
- Minimalistic
Wreaths, vases, lanterns, candles and tables are the standard accessories that you can pick from – but you can let your creativity lead you. You can put all sorts of fun and unique knick-knacks in your front yard.
It’s a good idea to go for a more neutral look when it comes to larger items like benches and tables. This way, if you decide to change up the overall aesthetic of your patio, you can easily swap out your accents as the seasons change.
A Nice Place to Sit
Having a seating area is a good way to add more dimension to your porch. It certainly makes your home look more welcoming and you can sit on it to watch the world go by when you have a spare moment.
Benches are great for larger spaces, but you can put a comfortable chair out front if you have a small porch. Ensure that you go for all-weather materials, and you can always put covers on your seating for a pop of colour and added comfort.
Hammocks and hanging chairs can take things to the next level, as well. If you hang out on your front patio often, then this is a great way to make sure you experience ultimate comfort outside. A cloth hammock is the most affordable option, but you can purchase swing chairs, stand-alone hammocks or hanging chairs if you have a bit more of a budget.
Maybe a New Mailbox
Mailboxes are something that we tend to overlook. We think of it as a static item and not many people ever think about changing them. As a result, you’ll notice that most homes have pretty standard, boring letter boxes – but, you can change things up.
If you enjoy online shopping, you’ll be able to find mailboxes in all shapes, styles and sizes. No matter what aesthetic you’re going for, you should be able to find a box that suits the look that you’re going for in the makeover of your front yard. It can certainly add a nice, new touch to your porch.
Floral Touches
Nothing looks lusher than a porch that is full of flowers and plants. There are many options available, whether you want to plant them directly in your front yard, or in a pot.
If you’re not a particularly experienced gardener, you can get fake plants that look just as nice as the real thing. The great thing about fake plants is that you don’t have to take care of them, and you can get basically any kind of plant without having to worry about whether or not they’re in season.
There are also plenty of low-maintenance plants that are real. They are basically fool-proof, so you can have an effortless garden that looks great. Some options are:
- Geraniums
- Coleus
- Impatiens
- Ferns
- Hostas
Climbing plants are another option if you’re looking to really ramp up the greenery on your patio. Ivy, Jasmine, Wisteria and Passionflower are absolutely gorgeous, and they will add other level of beauty to your porch. Making over your front patio doesn’t have to be a complicated or expensive process. You just need ideas! Follow your imagination (or Pinterest board), and you’ll be able to create a lovely entryway to