Use these ideas to transform the look of your porch ceiling (and your outdoor space).

Simple overhead light fixtures make outdoor entertaining possible at almost any hour of the day.

Gray Porch Ceiling Ideas

Dustin Peck

Neutral tones throughout thisporch designgive the entire space a modern feel.

Porch with table and string lights

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Screened-In Porch Ceiling Ideas

David A Land

Floor-to-ceilingscreened windowslet plenty of natural light into this enclosed porch.

Because the space is already bright, the white panels of the ceiling help emphasize the light coming in.

The simple ceiling design also helps draw attention to the bold blue floor and textured siding.

side porch with rocking chairs and fall decor

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The colors also pair well with the green and blue pillows on the swing.

The same shade oflight greenis carried through the siding, ceiling, and porch railings.

In this space, the lights help illuminate a colorful dining area.

Cushions on sofa at porch

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Draped string lights help the entire porch feel more casual and relaxed.

The light color helps brighten the porch space and mimics the natural sky.

Vaulted Porch Ceiling Ideas

KRITSADA PANICHGUL

A naturallyvaulted porch ceilingcertainly makes the space feel grand and bright.

Porch with Navy Cushioned White Rattan Love Seat, Natural Colored Rattan Chairs with Cream Cushions, Neutral Rug, Lamp, and White Woven Basket; Potted plants by chairs and sofa at porch

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In this design, the added beams also provide more structure to mount a hanging porch swing.

The white paint covering the beams also helps the ceiling contrast with the dark gray floor.

Wood Paneled Porch Ceiling Ideas

Not all porches have to use light,pastel colors.

Chair with cushions on porch outside house

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This design combines a wood-paneled ceiling with dark wood frames around the screen windows and doors.

The effect is a more rustic, relaxed area that still feels modern and chic.

They also match the natural wood used to frame the screen door and windows.

Potted plants growing on steps of house

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Combining the two styles of ceilings helps create amodern farmhouselook.

Combining it with climbing plants also helps give what could be a formal area a more natural vibe.

Two-Tone Porch Ceiling Ideas

Hector M Sanchez

A vaulted, naturalwood porch ceilingprovides a dramatic effect.

enclosed patio with blue-and-white bistro chairs; pink floral patterned tablecloth and white wicker arm chairs and strands of lights overhead

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A simple metal light fixture fits the modern farmhouse style created by the ceiling.

The overall effect is cool and contemporary, especially when accented with a roundblack light fixtureand hanging string lights.

The gray flooring provides a midpoint to help marry the contrasting black and white elements.

White porch with white furniture and blue seats

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The light-colored walls provide enough contrast to keep the porch from feeling dark.

Pairing the wood with darker gray trim and support columns helps modernize this somewhatrustic design.

Brick lining the floor and a section of one outer wall makes the entire porch feel rustic and vintage.

three season porch with table and hanging chair

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Hanging classiclantern-style lightsfrom the ceiling completes the design.

The black painted paneling covering the rest of the house adds contrast and contributes to thecontemporary style.

The thin wood boards lining a portion of this porch ceiling pair well with the farmhouse-style wood door.

porch swing with blue pillows and tall leafy foliage behind

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If you have room, add an outdoor table or bar cart to stashicy-cold lemonadeand other drinks.

With the right setup, it’s possible for you to be outdoors all day, comfortable and relaxed.

Chair with cushions on porch outside house

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neutral wicker sofa in screened porch with orange/blue pillows and area rug

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Chairs arranged around dining table on porch

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colorful front porch with swing

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table under porch

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Porch with string lights and table

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porch with couch and ottoman

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porch with table

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paver brick porch with lanterns

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porch with two chairs and black paneled wood wall

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porch with wooden front door and benches

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