Elevate your outdoor space with these ideas that are both stylish and functional.

Covered Porch with a Hanging Swing

Werner Straube

Few things are as welcoming as aporch swing.

Add pillows and throws to make it as inviting as a cozy sofa.

covered porch with yellow front door

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Add an Oversized Doormat

Use anoutdoor area rugas a doormat for an elevated look.

Modern Covered Porch with Brick Walkway

David Tsay

Create apathway of brick paversto elevate your curb appeal.

Here, bricks have been laid in a basketweave pattern, an upgrade from a poured concrete sidewalk.

the front of a white house with a concrete front porch

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Covered Porch Lighting Ideas

Ryan Garvin

Chooseexterior lightsthat match the scale of your home’s exterior.

If you have a large covered porch, don’t be afraid to install large fixtures or statement lighting.

Paint a Bold Front Door

Go bold with the front door.

Exterior of house with dog sitting at porch

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Painting the front door is fast and easy upgrade, too.

Update Planters for Each Season

Fill containers with seasonally appropriate plants to keep your porch looking fresh.

Fill them with identical plants for a classic, stately look.

Porch swing with pumpkins and mums around it

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Get one with a light attached and youll have a source of lighting as well as cooling.

Covered Porch Rug Ideas

Tria Giovan

Adding a rug turns a porch into an outdoor room.

This upgrade takes seconds, and gives your covered porch a major makeover.

Front porch with pink door

Covered Porch Seating Ideas

Add apair of rocking chairsto add an instant vibe of relaxation.

Use a weatherproof protective seal to protect the door from the elements.

Plant beds in front of the porch with lush greenery and blooming shrubs.

Porch outdoor living area

Screening in a porch turns the space into an outdoor room and makes the square footage more usable.

Add a pair of matching black planters to go all-in on this moody color.

Decorate with Classic Accessories

Annie Schlechter

The right accessories are like jewelry for your porch.

paved walkway leading to stairs going to front door with small porch

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Choose a few simple, bold items to add curb appeal and personality.

Side porch firepit

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White covered porch with hanging light fixtures

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Gray porch mudroom

front of a house with a mustard yellow door and many plants

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Front porch with potted plants

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Front porch with seasonal plants

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Front porch with blue door

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front porch of a sandstone house with french doors

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a small covered deck with a couch and some potted plants

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Wooden ceiling fan with globe light on porch with outdoor furniture

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Gray covered porch with rocking chairs

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wood doors with wreaths

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White front porch with flower garden

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Red white black home

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Screened porch

Front porch Christmas wreath

House black front door

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Blue and beige home entrance

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Blue and white home exterior

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wood front door with american flag decor

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