Front Entry

Whether you have an expansive wrap-around or a simple front stoop, your front porch welcomes guests, frames your entry, and sets the overall vibe of your home. Use these tips to give your front porch a refresh this spring.

1. If your porch is small, consider a brightly painted door, new house numbers, a modern door knocker, and a seasonal wreath.

2. For larger areas, create a comfortable sitting area. Choose loveseats and chairs in outdoor fabrics that won’t fade in the sun and will make your porch feel like an extension of the house.

3. Fill a planter (or two) with flowers and place them on the steps leading up to the porch.

4. Soften up any outdoor seating with throw pillows. Find seasonal ones that don’t cost an arm and a leg. Then, if you need to toss them after a few months, it won’t be a significant loss.

5. Swap out small, subdued porch lights for ones that make a statement from the street.