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Top Ten Ideas for a Welcoming Porch and Link Party

Written by Cass

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Just thinking of summer conjures up images of kids running wild around the neighborhood while the adults linger on porches, chit-chatting and playing card games. Okay, that may be a bit old-fashioned — the adults are probably playing some game on their phones, now! But summer should still be about making those friendships with our neighbors, and what better place to create lifelong memories than a welcoming porch?

The quickest way to add character and welcome to your porch, in my opinion, is by painting your door and adding a fun welcome wreath. Add some seating and… then what? Whether your porch is large or small, I have rounded up a dozen ideas to help you make your summer porch guests a bit more welcome. (featured image via Better Homes and Gardens)

Please come share your projects and browse the other links at the weekend Remodelaholics Anonymous party at the end of the post!

create a welcoming porch

image via Design Sponge

see more porches, landscapes, and gardens that I’ve been pinning

welcome guests with a chalkboard serving tray sign, A Spotted PonyChalkboard Serving Platter Porch Sign | A Spotted Pony

spray painted outdoor pillows for a welcoming porch, RemodelaholicSpray Painted Outdoor Porch Pillows | The Thrifty House at Remodelaholic

stitch a welcome on your screen door, Design SpongeStitch a Welcome in Your Screen Door | Design Sponge

welcoming house number planter box, The Scrap ShoppeHouse Number Planter Box | The Scrap Shoppe

DIY fruit welcome mats, The House That Lars BuiltPaint Fruity Welcome Mats | The House That Lars Built

paint to make the porch more welcoming, RemodelaholicRepaint the Porch and Add Stair Numbers | It All Started With Paint on Remodelaholic
(try painting the porch ceiling, too!)

build a welcome sign post, Shanty2ChicBuild a Welcome Sign Post | Shanty2Chic

make a stone welcome mat, Jenny HighsmithMake a Pebble Welcome Mat | Jenny Highsmith

build a welcome sconce for the porch, Hearts Hands HomeBuild a Welcome Porch Sconce | Heart, Hands, Home

add a welcoming wicker shade chandelier to your porch, RemodelaholicAdd a Wicker Basket Chandelier | Finding Home on Remodelaholic

oversized welcome sign for the porch, My Fabuless Life on Craftaholics AnonymousOversized Freestanding Welcome Sign | My Fabuless Life on Craftaholics Anonymous

a welcoming door on the front porch, Meadow Street MemoirsTurn an Old Door into a Welcome Door | Meadow Street Memoirs

And now, show us what you’ve been doing! We’d love to see what you’ve been doing with your home this summer! 

Last week’s most popular links were

7-19 brick walkway, A House and a YardHow to Make a Brick Walkway | A House and Yard

7-19 refinishing furniture with coconut oil, 2 Little SuperheroesRefinishing Furniture with Coconut Oil | 2 Little Superheroes

7-19 gray hutch makeover, Windgate LaneGray Hutch Refinished | Windgate Lane

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Published: July 19, 2013Filed Under: Decorate, Link Parties, Remodel Inspiration By Room Tagged: link party, outdoor spaces, Porch, Remodelaholics Anonymous

About Cass

Cassity started Remodelaholic with her husband, Justin, to share their love for knocking out walls together. Since then, Remodelaholic has become a great community and resource for all those wanting to know how to make their builder-grade home BEAUTIFUL on a budget!


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Comments

  1. Ali @ Crafty WI Mama says

    July 19, 2013 at 9:26 am

    Great front porch ideas! I’m needing the inspiration for our new home.
    Thanks for hosting the party!

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    • Justin says

      July 30, 2013 at 1:55 pm

      No problem!

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  2. Calista says

    July 21, 2013 at 8:00 pm

    Wow – I was so excited to see my post was one of the most popular last week! Thanks for hosting!

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    • Cassity says

      July 22, 2013 at 9:57 am

      YAY! Thank you for linking up!

      Reply
  3. Dominique Weyl says

    July 28, 2013 at 11:50 pm

    Hello, Justin
    I like your top ten ideas for welcoming porch. Your ideas are really interesting and amazing. I am searching for same wonderful designs to make my porch welcoming. Your designs will work to inspire everyone for home renovation and remodeling. Thanks a lot.

    Reply
  4. Pam says

    August 8, 2013 at 8:12 am

    Hi – I love your blog and following you on Pinterest!

    One question, not related to this specific post – I’ve been searching and searching and can’t find where do you buy those cute wooden wall shelves often featured often in kitchen redos? (See here: https://www.remodelaholic.com/2012/05/painting-oak-cabinets-white-and-gray/)

    I would love to get some and would appreciate your help!

    Thanks,

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    • Justin says

      August 15, 2013 at 2:08 pm

      Pam, we are thrilled that you love and follow our site. This was a guest feature and I couldn’t see anything about the shelves. Most of the time people are making them their selves. You might be able to find something through google shopper? They might me hard to find though. IF you follow the link at the top of the post to the guest we featured, you night be able to ask her on her blog. Sorry I couldn’t be more help.

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