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It doesn't take a lot to make sure your porch is a livable and enjoyable retreat. A few plants, soft cushions, a throw, a side table—it's the little touches that add up to pretty comfort. Read on for more ideas.
Make even a small porch special by using colorful chairs and accessories. Here, two bright turquoise Adirondack chairs and whimsical folk art set the tone.
Move inside furniture outside for easy seating. This dining set wears a coat of a subdued hue for added charm.
If you have a porch nook, keep extra dishes in open storage for quick access during meals--and a colorful summer display. No nook? Add an inexpensive shelving unit.
A coffee table invites kicking back. Preserve its patina of age to keep the feel casual.
A bold color on a couple of pieces of furniture adds impact and contrasts with the earthy elements on this screen porch.
A simple way to dress up a porch: Lean a colorful reclaimed shutter against the wall and use it as an easel for vintage art.
Hang a swing at one end of the porch and pile it with pillows for a cozy perch. Durable outdoor fabric resists water and fading.
This dream porch was created during a re-do of a 1930s Lake Michigan cabin. The screen porch was enlarged to 20 x 20 feet for entertaining, and the porch's new 18-foot-tall stone fireplace includes a raised hearth that's wide enough for sitting.
If you like the look, adapt parts of it to fit your budget: the pretty green beams, a comfy sofa, even just an unusual end table.
A pile of pillows softens any seat. Candles in lanterns warm the look.
Painting just one wall makes for a bold setting. The sky blue floor and ceiling are a soothing contrast.
A hammock piled with pillows serves as a relaxing, shaded afternoon nap spot.
Plant some shade-loving annuals in a hanging basket or window box for living color. Or fill vases with bouquets.
Blue, red and yellow elements pop against the wood house, adding cheer to a sunny corner.
A pretty hue puts spring in your step. Two painted-on rugs add pizzazz.
An antique bed piled with pillows makes for the perfect resting spot.
Wood paneling and painted wood trim sweeten the look.
A director's chair and bold red chairs gather friends and family before the table.
Just because it's wood doesn't mean you have to settle for basic brown. Contrasting color on beams, trim or railings sparks a look.
An old iron headboard hung on the wall becomes a focal point on this easygoing porch. Seashells act as works of art on a wreath and a flowerpot, while green plants paired with a bunch of hydrangeas keep this spot feeling fresh.
Just a couple of chairs and a side table can transform a corner of your porch into a charming sitting area. Choose neutral furniture, providing pops of color with cushions and flowers. Then let nature do the rest. A creative hanging "window" frames the view.
This porch connects to its Midwest roots not just by opening up to the beauty of the surrounding countryside but also by mimicking the landscape in decor choices.
The back of an all-weather wicker love seat evokes corncrib slats, a metal chair gives a nod to chicken wire and the pattern of an outdoor rug recalls field rows. Simple table coverings, cushions echoing golden corn and a meadow of flowers, and a ceiling painted sky blue round out the nature-inspired setting.
This netting adds shade and texture (and when closed, helps keep bugs at bay). Outdoor fabric would work, too.
A repurposed piece of architecture and a tall shelving unit provide plenty of space for pots of greenery and bright blooms.
Amp up the cool factor with a fan. But make a style statement with the one you install!
Back-and-white pillows soften chairs at a game table. Simple curtains trimmed in black echo the look.
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