Beautifully-designed spring porch decor offers a unique experience to create something special, making the most of whatever space you do have and, in turn, offering a wonderful first impression for visitors this season. Below, we have some wonderful ways to decorate a front porch for the season ahead.
Spring porch decor – 10 seasonal styles for the warmer climate
When it comes to spring decor ideas, think in color, comfort and style. From New-England style walk-up porches to a verdant lawns on open-spaces, it’s important to approach spring decorating with thought – and seek the right decorating advice. This is the perfect opportunity to extend your entryway ideas to create an inviting haven outside your door. Whatever the options, these spring-like front porch ideas need careful planning and consideration.
1. Plant spring flowers in your front yard
First impressions are everything, so make sure your spring front porch decor – and front door ideas – are the best they can be. If space allows, your spring porch and front yard should be bursting with fragrant flowers and verdant lawns, as this home by Susie Novak Interiors (opens in new tab) shows. Whether you opt for raised garden bed ideas or plant straight into the ground, flower beds can make exceptional dividers for a front garden path. It’s a beautiful way to establish the boundary of a walkway. What’s more, these spring flower beds will continue to offer color and structure throughout the seasons as the various plants take their turn in the spotlight.
2. Pretty up your porch with a fresh coat of paint
Contemplating front door color ideas for a spring refresh? From timeless favorites to more contemporary shades, there’s a wealth of inspiring spring hues to consider. Allow nature to be a guide and put doors in shades of blue and green at the top of your list of preferences for the spring season, as demonstrated in this space by Margaret Ash Design (opens in new tab). Either will blend beautifully with foliage alongside the front door or in nearby borders for a harmonious look. Painting the front door is one of the speediest ways to boost a home’s curb appeal. ‘It’s a one day project that can make a world of difference to the appearance of your home,’ says Matthew Brown, Sadolin and Sandtex (opens in new tab) technical consultant.
4. Decorate with lighter colors
Plan spring porch decor that is an immediate extension of the home in which all furnishings – decking, seating, cushions, lamps, containers and plants – are color coordinated. Color, pattern and a lightness of materials are key to creating spring decor for your interiors, and are the elements that will transform your home ideas for the season. ‘Connect your interiors with your backyard, even if you don’t have one! Not just with plants and flowers but with plant-based materials such as jute, basket and linen,’ says Mary Beth Christopher of MBC Interior Design. ‘Finally, add in strategic pops of color with water-resistant cushions for a true spring refresh.’
4. Make a real occasion of spring with an Easter wreath
Banish those winter blues once and for all by bringing the exuberant color and fragrance of spring to your front porch with the prettiest Easter wreath ideas made from flowers, sprigs and blossom. Even the simplest of front door wreath arrangements will instantly lighten the mood and add a welcome vibrancy to your exterior. Have fun playing about with scale and color but keep the overall effect simple and allow the natural beauty of the flowers to shine through.
5. Enjoy a spot of al fresco dining
The most beautiful outdoor dining ideas will help set the scene for many of the most memorable meals you and your loved one will ever have this spring. There’s nothing quite like light lunches bathing in the spring sunshine, so make sure your garden ideas are ready for a spot of spring hosting at Easter. Taking dinner from the dining room to the porch deck doesn’t mean you should lower your aesthetic standards, so be sure to put as much care and attention into your dining table and surroundings as you would for any other meal.
6. Set the scene for the lighter days
After the hibernation of winter, there’s a joy to seeing spring bloom outside our windows. As a spring porch is an extension of your home, it’s important to decorate it so it feels like a room in your house, like you are simply stepping into another area in your home. There are so many spring porch decor ideas to choose from, but as the days gradually start to get light, furniture is key and good comfy chairs are an essential part of a good spring porch design. You can opt for outdoor styles that are made from wicker or choose classic wooden designs that are reminiscent of long spring days.
7. Install a swing seat
Before designing the décor for your spring porch, consider the look of the front yard, and also the surrounding landscape. Is it rustic in style or formal? Incorporating the strongest themes and shapes within your spring porch through color and pattern can be a good departure point for planning a front or back porch area for the warmer months. Also, think carefully about how you’d like to use the space. A larger porch area can be used as an extra sitting room, a peaceful sanctuary for enjoying your front yard in spring, or as as ‘quiet zone.’ Here, a swing seat allows you to take in the verdant surrounding in quiet contemplation. When decorating for spring, pick a palette of blue and white, reminiscent of coastal landscapes. Blue and white decor is timeless, and one of the most classic interior design combinations, perfect for creating a serene aesthetic.
8. Use planting to connect spaces
If your porch leads to a front garden area, think about how to keep the look cohesive. Use similar plants, choose paint colors that echo nature or speak to your designer about emulating the architectural features seen in your pathway or stonework. ‘Curb appeal, especially come spring, is so important for the front of your home because it’s your first impression. The landscaping in front should be more formal and structured than your backyard and you should make sure there is beauty and color for every season,’ recommends Dawn James, project manager at Crimson Valley Landscaping (opens in new tab).
9. Provide a spot for rest and relaxation
Whether you want to level up your spring outdoor living room ideas or you’re designing a new front porch, it’s important to consider what you want the space to offer you. Enhance the style of your spring porch further by ensuring you layer up soft furnishings and accessories. Throws and cushions can change color schemes throughout the season with ease, while also making the space more inviting for visitors. Outdoor rugs, too, heighten the ‘zoned’ feeling of the porch, while adding another layer of comfort. Finish by lighting as you would indoors, with outdoor lighting ideas such as freestanding backyard floor lamps, solar garden lighting or even candles.
10. Display hanging baskets and flowers
Hanging basket ideas are a brilliant way to bring color and interest into your porch during the spring months. Perfect for special celebrations and for your spring decorating ideas, hanging floral décor can be used to create pretty seasonal displays for your front or back porch. Think: wreaths but more modern, and more laid back. You can use your own flower bed ideas to source the blooms for the spring display, but you can of course resort to the florist if there’s a particular flower you want to feature. ‘Hanging baskets are a great way to express your creativity and add some color to your front porch, no matter the size,’ says Marcus Eyles, Horticultural Director of Dobbies (opens in new tab). ‘A color theme is a great starting place, where you can consider a wide range of different plants to create a mix of lush foliage, big blooms and delicate flowers as part of your arrangement. Choosing blooms of similar shades can create an impressive design that is guaranteed to impress your visitors at Easter.’
How do I decorate my porch for spring?
Decorating your porch for spring should be a joyous occasion. Decorating with botanicals is a sure way to embrace spring decor. ‘We love the bright colors, verdant greens and cheerful patterns associated with spring,’ says Tom Kennedy from Divine Savages. ‘Embrace abundant botanicals and fantastical florals to lift the spirit of your home this season.’ Symmetrical hanging baskets and potted plants will look great, you can tie in the colors so they match cushions or paintwork and why not frame your front door with a pair bay trees – a classic design choice for any season. Another great idea is to change your accessories seasonally, you could source bright cushions and throws for the spring and summer months and swap them out for more muted fall tones when the seasons change.
