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!
image via Design Sponge
see more porches, landscapes, and gardens that I've been pinning
Chalkboard Serving Platter Porch Sign | A Spotted Pony
Spray Painted Outdoor Porch Pillows | The Thrifty House at Remodelaholic
Stitch a Welcome in Your Screen Door | Design Sponge
House Number Planter Box | The Scrap Shoppe
Paint Fruity Welcome Mats | The House That Lars Built
Repaint the Porch and Add Stair Numbers | It All Started With Paint on Remodelaholic
(try painting the porch ceiling, too!)
Build a Welcome Sign Post | Shanty2Chic
Make a Pebble Welcome Mat | Jenny Highsmith
Build a Welcome Porch Sconce | Heart, Hands, Home
Add a Wicker Basket Chandelier | Finding Home on Remodelaholic
Oversized Freestanding Welcome Sign | My Fabuless Life on Craftaholics Anonymous
Turn 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!
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How to Make a Brick Walkway | A House and Yard
Refinishing Furniture with Coconut Oil | 2 Little Superheroes
Gray Hutch Refinished | Windgate Lane
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Great front porch ideas! I’m needing the inspiration for our new home.
Thanks for hosting the party!
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Wow – I was so excited to see my post was one of the most popular last week! Thanks for hosting!
YAY! Thank you for linking up!
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.
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,
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.