Simple Summer Front Porch Ideas
If a simply decorated front porch is your vibe, you’re going to love this one!
With the heat and humidity on the rise, simple was the name of the game when it came to decorating my front porch one spring and summer.
Whether you have a large front porch, a small one or simply a stoop with no real porch at all, there are always things you can do to add some warm weather curb appeal to your home.
The basic furnishings stay the same, but I try to do a little something different on my porch each season. So this particular year I decided to decorate with a color theme of green, white, and black with some small pops of yellow thrown in.
Let’s start at my front door. I kept the urns that flank my front door simple! I added a wire lantern to each urn, placed a faux fern into each lantern and then pulled some of the pretty leaves through the openings.
Spanish moss placed around the base of the lanterns hides all of the open spots that the lanterns don’t fill inside of the urns. I wasn’t sure I was going to like it when I was putting them together, but I do!
I carried the layered door mats over from winter because they fit right in with my color scheme.
Can we just talk about this spring wreath? I have used this same grapevine wreath three seasons in a row!
For a little something different this season, I created an asymmetrical look by wrapping the side opposite the bow with a layer of burlap ribbon and the same black and white ticking ribbon that the bow is made from.
Grapevine wreaths are SO easy to decorate with! I simply tuck the stems of the faux greenery and florals in between the vines of the wreath and add a bow. Sometimes I may need wire something in place with floral wire, if what I using is too heavy and wants to flop forward when I hang the wreath.
As always, I try to use as much of what I already own as I can, so the only new items on my southern porch this spring are a few new pillow covers.
I already owned the black and white pillows on each of the benches, but the rest of covers are very inexpensive covers from good ole Amazon.
Other than the different wall hangings I have at the ends, each side of the porch is decorated identical. The birds love to make a nest in the fern in the wall planter and I don’t mind one bit!
I feel that the Adirondack rockers on the porch are pretty leggy, so I opted to use a basket turned upside down in between each pair of chairs for a table. It works great and is so much better looking than all those legs! 😀
For another small pop of bright yellow (besides on the wreath), I added a few faux florals to a silver bucket on each table. The buckets don’t match, but that’s ok!
I hope you enjoyed touring my front porch and found some inspiration to use at your own home!
You already know that I love your front porch and I enjoy seeing how you decorate it for every season. Your color scheme for this spring is so pretty. Your wreath, planters, and flower filled buckets all look so pretty. If I lived in your neighborhood, every time I walked past your house, I’d be craning my neck to admire your porch.
PS – I want to make a spring wreath just like yours!
Suzy, your porch is always decorated so lovely. I especially love all the pops of yellow making the entire area so cheery. And, I so agree with you about grapevine wreaths. A great go-to resources that you can use again and again.
As always, your spring porch looks just amazing! Fresh and bright, and the black definitely gives it the ‘grounding’ we all love to talk about! And I love the inverted basket-table! So smart, and I think your reasoning is very logical! 😉 Pinned and shared on FB, and I’ll share on IG as soon as I see a post for it! Always love working with you, dear friend! Hugs!
How beautiful! Your front porch has such presence and I love all the black with the checks and the lanterns. Such a welcoming entrance!
Shelley
It’s always fun to visit your blog and see your feed on Instagram.
You have some innovative and creative ideas that I am excited to incorporate in my home.
Thank you, Suzy!
Have a wonderful week.
What a fresh and beautiful spring porch! I love your layered rugs and beautiful plants. It all looks wonderful!
You know I love everything you do, my friend! But your front porch is the ultimate in southern hospitality! I know it’s hard for all of us not to entertain during this season, but soon!!! Hopefully! Always beautiful, Suzy!
I love your gorgeous front porch! The colors you chose are fresh and airy and perfect for spring! I especially love your layered mat and your gorgeous wreath! So happy to be on tour with you this week!
Suzy your porch looks like the perfect outdoor spot for a morning cup of coffee. We all try to reuse as much as we can these days but your porch looks crisp, fresh and oh so inviting. Love your updated wreath and color scheme as well.
You have such a wonderfully large porch; what a fun place to decorate. Love your color choices. It all looks beautiful with the wood chairs and brick floor. Beautiful styling!
Suzy, I always look forward to your home tours.
Pinned 3 pretty pictures!
Well well well! We are officially the “ Faux Fern Sisters”! I love your lantern idea!! So clever!!
Your porch is just stunning, Suzy! I love what you did with the urns, and that buffalo check mat is perfect for the color scheme. Also swooning over that wreath. This classic, timeless style is my cup of tea!
I absolutely love the exterior color of your home! Would you mind sharing the paint color, if available?
Thank you so much! The paint color is Sherwin Williams Network Gray mixed at 85% intensity. The front door is the same color mixed at full intensity.
Hi Suzy
Love the porch.
Do you have a source for the beautiful porch lights?
Thank you for your response
Yesssssss! Best porch design ever! Loving how you are scaling back and simplifying your look. Truly inspiring!
Your Spring porch is so beautiful. I would love it if you would share this on The Fabulous Friday Link Party this Friday. You can find the link on my website. Blessings to you.
Lovely! Where did you purchase the rugs?
Thank you! Here’s the link to the black and white rug: https://rstyle.me/+8yW68RtZ9ms7UilZnL8J0A. Here’s the link to a very similar welcome mat: https://rstyle.me/+9jgJDsGyC4o4cpBYpUQDQQ.