Spruce up your front porch steps to refresh your home’s curb appeal and create a warm welcome.

Front Porch Planters

A bright andcheery yellow doorpops against gray siding to create awelcoming front porch.

Blooming flowers in containers of various sizes steal the show and usher guests indoors.

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Farmhouse Front Porch

Sometimes less can be more when it comes to front porch decor.

A flag, a cherry red farmhouse-style light, and a blue front door make a stately impression.

Line your front porch steps with planters to create symmetry and draw focus to the front door.

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This home’s blue door and flowering potted greenery brighten an otherwise neutral color palette.

White columns, black sconces, and brown wood and stone surfaces ground the look.

Theconcrete plantersblend in with the home’s stone exterior and add a rustic touch.

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An assortment of flowers in an asymmetrical placement makes for a carefree, casual look.

Easily upgrade old steps bypainting them the same coloras your home’s siding for a cohesive look.

Warm whites are a popular choice because these shades instantly brighten a home’s exterior.

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It’s an inexpensive way to give your home a makeover and provides a blank slate for outdoor decor.

If they’re a little worse for wear, a fresh coat of paint will quickly update them.

Minimalist Front Porch

Off-center steps with a single handrail keep this modern farmhouse porch clean and simple.

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A long concrete walkway leads up to the wood-topped white steps that build up to a black front door.

If your front porch steps are narrow, leave them empty to keep walkways clear.

Instead, arrange planters in the front yard to keep the front steps from becoming cluttered.

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The warm paint color complements brick front steps.

A bright yellow Dutch door pops against white-washed brick front porch steps for a mix of old and new.

Yellow flowers and outdoor pillows tie in the color scheme.

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Modern Wood Porch

Natural wood and clean lines add a modern edge to this front porch.

Using the same style of wood on the steps and the railing creates continuity and a contemporary feel.

Rustic Front Porch Steps

A beautiful mix of materials characterizes this front porch.

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Two small stone columns flank the porch steps and provide a spot for potted plants.

Because stone is busier and more colorful than cement or wood, keep your porch decor simple.

Use rich shades ofnavy and blackfor your door and siding to complement the hues of the stone.

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Natural Wood Front Porch

Robin Stubbert

Sometimes the most simple design choices make for standout curb appeal.

Use knotty wooden planks and beams to build your front porch steps.

Concrete Paver Steps

Nathan Schroder

Large-scale concrete pavers create a modern front porch walkway.

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Pair them with pea gravel and copper raised beds for a stylish welcome into your home.

Add black chairs and a handful of planters to finish off this modern farmhouse porch design.

Coordinating window awnings, front door paint, and planters further the welcoming design.

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For white houses, paint your steps black, dark blue, ordark green.

Keep the rest of your porch decor minimal to let the stairway shine.

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covered front porch warm stone exterior bench wood door

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Black and white front porch with chairs and lights

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Front porch with stone walkway and striped chairs

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Front porch with wood beams and flower planters

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White house with a green front door

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White house with a green door and green shutters

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House house with porch and green porch steps

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