Your front porch is an essential part of your home, serving as the first impression of your living space. A well-designed and beautifully styled front porch can create a welcoming atmosphere, providing an inviting space for relaxation, socializing, and showcasing your personal aesthetic. Here are 11 ways to style your front porch as a welcoming, comfortable, and useful space.
Read More6 Tips for Creating a Welcoming Front Porch
Whether you’re trying to make visitors feel welcome or boosting your home’s curb appeal for an upcoming sale, the most logical place to start is the front porch.
Your front porch is the first point of contact for anyone who comes to your home. If your front porch is bare, cluttered, colorless, or badly lit, visitors may not feel positively about your home. That impression can linger even after they enter a welcoming interior.
Read MoreWhy You Should Renovate Your Front Porch
Front porches add a quaint design detail to cottages and classical houses. They create a grand entrance, welcoming people to your home in a cute and cozy manner. Nowadays, many people bid their goodbyes to front porches, opting for more modern and sleek entrances. However, a porch offers numerous benefits, making it a worthy investment. Upgrading your front porch optimizes the space and allows you to reap the advantages a porch offers. Here are three reasons why you should renovate your front porch.
Read MoreHow to Make Your Porch Stand Out
Porches are a fantastic way to invite passersby into the home or to view what an a amazing home you have. If you have a porch, then it is time to sweep up the fall and winter debris, add touches of flowering plants and refresh your sitting areas.
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Essential Elements of a Gracious Front Porch and Entry
Guest Blogger: Kerrie Kelly, ASID
As an interior designer, it’s hard to beat the fun and satisfaction of a front porch and entry makeover. Nothing delivers more instant curb appeal, and you can achieve real charm on a large or small budget. Whether you spend a little or spend a lot, my colleagues in the real estate world all insist that this is one of the best returns on investment that homeowners get when prepping their home for market. But don’t wait until you’re ready to sell!
The time and effort you put into overhauling the approach to your home is returned to you every time you walk up. This is a great time to start planning that makeover. Check out my favorite simple and affordable upgrades, and when the sun comes back out, you’ll be amazed how much you can change your home in a weekend! First, consider what role your porch plays as an entry point. Does it have potential Read More