Comfy seating, eye-catching color schemes, and stylish accessories form an inviting spot to relax.
Take decorating tips from these outdoor living spaces, then go create your own pretty porch.
Colorful Boho Porch
Bring colorful personality to your porch with an eclectic assortment of furnishings.
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Outdoor string lights crisscross overhead to givethe boho-style porchan inviting glow.
Simple Porch Ideas
Stylish front porch furniture ideascan be both simple and affordable.
New outdoor cushions unite a vintage rattan sofa and inexpensive chairs on this screened-in porch.
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For privacy,sheer outdoor curtainshung from a basic rod don’t block too much light.
Black, white, and wood tones provide a clean, inviting look.
Accessories introduce splashes of blue that bring personality to the space.
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If country style is your thing, keep it simple with a fewfarmhouse or rustic touches.
The galvanized metal planter and wooden stepladder-turned-accent-table strike a rustic tone.
Casually Elegant Porch
A stone tile floor and contemporary furniture give this screen porch a sophisticated appearance.
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Layers of pillows and throw blankets keep the look from becoming too formal.
Using only two or three colors keeps theporch designcohesive.
A petite seating group packsplenty of personality on this small porch.
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The single chair and low-slung bench are sized right for the narrow porch rather than a complete furniture set.
Timeless Porch Design
White rocking chairs complement the timeless design of this classic porch.
Theprimarily gray exterior color schemeand simple white columns provide a versatile foundation for layering in color and style.
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Floral-patterned pillows andblooming container gardensserve as easy-to-change accessories.
Front Porch Architecture
Simple furniture and decor let the porch’s architecture and garden views stand out.
The pouf becomes a cocktail table when pulled out and topped with a tray.
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Contrast boxyoutdoor furniturewith a few curvy pieces to keep things from being too stark.
Low-slung scoop chairs with wire frames add softness.
The decorative curtains make the space cozy and help block glare from the sun.
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The contrast in materials between the woven rocking chairs and the metal table creates a relaxed and inviting atmosphere.
This porch looks so inviting because the furniture looks like it could have been borrowed from inside the home.
Kumquat trees in basketsgive the space a tropical ambience.
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Outdoor curtains bring polish and privacy.
Flames also dance in a New Orleans-style lantern overhead.
Indoor living amenities and styling add extra comfort, including the rug underfoot and breeze-generating ceiling fans overhead.
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Iron lanterns above the seating area help illuminate the space after the sun goes down.
The furniture was culled from different sources, but the aged white finish on the pieces unifies the look.
The trunk’schippy-painted finishadds an additional layer of texture.
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If your porch is spacious and supports several functions, look for ways to unify the space.
Poufs are easy to maneuver and move around the porch for different seating configurations.
Classic wicker furniture with nautical blue-and-white striped cushions nods to cottage style.
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Keep sightlines unobstructed so you’re free to fully take in the view from your porch.
Here, furniture at relatively the same height keeps the focus on the view.
Porch Dining Area
Wicker chairs encircle a charming farmhouse table for a picture-perfect alfresco dining room.
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Overhead, star-shaped light fixtures sparkle when the sun goes down.
A cushy patterned rug adds comfort underfoot.
Cottage-Style Porch
A glam color combo meets cottage style in this screened porch.
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Bright fuchsia and navy blue add flair to the white furniture and woven hammock.
A wood ceiling and floor bind the room in and help the lofty space feel cozier.
Plenty of greenery proves that plants don’t have to be colorful to be impactful.
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Here, foliage pops against the porch’s clean white surfaces tocreate a modern farmhouse appearance.
A white garden stool serves as a tiny end table.
The lightweight furnishings can easily be moved around to create a larger seating group.
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Breezy Outdoor Living
This pretty porch has all the comforts of the inside brought outside.
The outdoor furniture comes equipped with cozy seat cushions and colorful patterned throw pillows.
Ceiling fans help circulate the air to prevent the space from feeling sticky.
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Lamps and mounted lighting illuminate the space after the sun goes down.
Black-and-White Porch
Thiscovered sunporchmakes the most of its tropical surroundings.
The daybeds, outfitted with bold striped seat cushions, offer plenty of seating.
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Sunshine yellow accents scattered throughout the space help break up the strong black-and-white palette.
The navy-and-white striped seat cushions pair stylishly with orange throw pillows and accessories.
The rustic stone fireplace makes it easy to entertain throughout multiple seasons.
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Contemporary Porch
A sleek built-in banquette and a plankceiling treatmentlend modern appeal to this porch.
The sunny yellow hue of the banquette’s seat cushion repeats itself on the curvy wicker chairs nearby.
A woven red area rug beneath the freestanding seating area helps ground the space.
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