Guest Picks: 20 Products to Pretty Up Your Front Porch
Boost your home's curb appeal with 20 products to add oomph to your front door and porch
With spring just around the corner, I'm already starting to think about ways to spruce up the outside of my home. The front porch seems like the obvious place to start. It's really the first impression of your home, and it can look fabulous, even if the inside of your house is covered in toys, clothes, dirty dishes — you get the picture.
It doesn't take much to create a beautiful porch, no matter how big or small it may be. Here are some examples of accessories that instantly say "welcome." — Emily from Emily A. Clark
It doesn't take much to create a beautiful porch, no matter how big or small it may be. Here are some examples of accessories that instantly say "welcome." — Emily from Emily A. Clark
Ring Door Knocker
This classic door knocker comes in two sizes and adds instant style to a ho-hum front door.
Nantucket Rocking Chair
If you're lucky enough to have a spacious front porch, these rockers are the perfect addition! I like the cleaner, straight lines of the back versus more traditional rocking chair styles. These would be great paired with bright pillows.
Box Planter
These all-weather planters are classic and can be used year-round. They would look great as a pair flanking the front door. I would add low-maintenance greenery to my porch with a simple boxwood topiary or a small spruce tree.
Compass Doormat
This fun doormat is always pointing toward home. I like that it's graphic but still sophisticated enough for a front entry.
Large X Design Lantern
Add a welcoming touch to your porch with a pair of these lanterns. I would flank the front door with them or stagger them down the front steps for instant style.
Elaine Smith Yachting Mitered Cross Pillow
Add a bold, graphic element to your porch with this outdoor pillow. I like that it's pretty enough to use inside but durable enough to resist fading, staining and precipitation. There's also an option to upgrade to a faux-down fill if you want a softer pillow.
Square Fresh Boxwood Wreath
This boxwood wreath is the perfect touch of green, even if you don't have a green thumb. It's classic, easy to maintain and available in square or round shapes.
Elaine Smith Sedona Sun with Concho Pillow
If you're lucky enough to have room for a seating area on your porch, this pillow is a great way to add pattern and some subtle color.
Four Seasons Garden Stool, Green
I love that this stool has so many functions — besides adding instant color to your front door. Use it as a pedestal for planted flowers, a small table between two chairs or a little seat.
Post Mailbox
If you're lucky enough to have mail delivered right to your front door, I love the simplicity of this mailbox. I might even use it inside as a drop-off point for mail and keys.
CARVED SLATE ADDRESS Plaque by T. Michael Studio
This slate address plaque is small enough to center on your front door or to spruce up your mailbox. I like its earthy feel.
Red Ceramic Garden Stool
Even if you can't keep blooms alive, you can add some fun color by using one (or a pair) of these beside your door. They're even pretty enough to pull indoors for accent tables or extra seating.
Great Gatsby Square Doormat by Karen's Rope Work
This unique doormat is made by an Etsy seller who specializes in rope creations. It'll add a nautical touch to your front door, and it is a great conversation piece.
Traditional Outdoor Coffee Tables
This great little table would work indoors or out. I see it paired with a brightly colored chair or two. You can also pull it from your porch to your patio if you want it to hold your outdoor umbrella.
Wharf 1-Light Outdoor Wall Lantern
I love the modern simplicity of this outdoor wall light. It comes in two finishes and is made of cast aluminum.
Stella House Numbers
House numbers are an easy way to add charm to your front door or porch posts. I love the traditional font of these numbers, and they come in three different finishes.
Mariner 1-light Bronze LED Outdoor Pendant Light
Add style and stay green at the same time by installing this outdoor LED pendant light. It's simple and transitional enough to work with lots of different styles.
Acorn Finial Statue
If you don't have a green thumb, a pair of these acorn finial statues may be the perfect thing to flank your front door. At 24 inches tall, they would make a statement, and I love their weathered finish.
Texas Aggie Maroon Door Knocker by Camilla Cotton
If you're afraid to commit to painting your entire door, this dark red door knocker might do the trick instead. It's oozing with vintage charm.
San Luca Outdoor Pendant
Updating your outdoor lighting is one of the best ways to increase curb appeal, and this outdoor pendant is sure to make a statement. I love the intricate design, and the fact that it could go traditional or modern.
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