Are you someone who is looking forward to transforming your front porch into a cozy, beautiful place this winter? Everyone likes a warm, decorated home for all seasons, especially winters. Many homeowners start by decorating their front porch, as it creates a warm, welcoming entry to the home in the otherwise dry and gloomy season.
It's quite easy to decorate your porch with the traditional pine cones, rugs, and lights. If you’re looking for some creative and simple ideas, this blog will help you find inspiration to help you with the decor.
How to Prepare Your Front Porch for Winter Decoration?
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Start off by cleaning your front porch.
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Remove all the used decor items and store them for future use. Try not to use the same items you were using before because adding fresh elements accentuates the look.
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Clean your window and door trims, and get repairs done before you actually start decorating the place.
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You can also consider replacing your furniture with new ones for a fresher look.
Here are some creative ideas to decorate the porch:
Winter Trees, Candles, and Lights
Winter trees like pine, spruce, fir are evergreen and perfect for the winter look. Arrange them in varied heights to create a symmetrical look. Use lanterns and candles to light the place near the trees. Hanging lights around the trees and the fence would create a perfect warm ambiance to the place. Make sure the snow is not clustered up around the trees.
Use Containers Near the Door
Keep wooden containers like boxes, bins and barrels near the door in an arranged way to give a rusty look when snow falls on it. Mix and match the wooden pieces to create a jumbled look. Use planters and pots on the sides of the porch to drive attention as it will add a little colour to the monotonous brown look of wooden items. You can also keep tools like shovels and spades stand against the wall to enhance the rusty look.
Use Pillows
If you have an outdoor bench, chair or swing, add some festive coloured pillows like red, green, or silver to it. Opt for outdoor pillows made from special fabrics to ensure they do not get damaged by snow, hail, etc. Using lights near the bench will make the place look perfect at night. This will add a festive touch along with a cozy feeling.
Use Hanging Baskets
You can put multiple things in the basket for hanging. While cedar, spruce, fir, and hemlock foliage is a timeless choice for winter decor, you can also experiment with colors. Holly and yew give the perfect classic look, Juniper has a combination of blue and silver, and Winterberry has beautiful shades of colors. Adding natural elements like pine cones and twine to those plants will give a rustic feel. You can hang these baskets in front of the door or even on the fences. Select the size of the basket according to its placement and the proportion of the decor area for a more finished look.
Light Up the Porch
String lights are the most used item for decoration. It is affordable, easy to hang, and maintain. You can use warm-toned lights like yellow and blue for a simple monochromatic look. If you want to go for a colorful look, use lights of different colors arranged in a well-coordinated manner. They are also available in various shapes and sizes and can be used in different places.
While the classic yellow fairy light can be used to wrap around trees, bigger lights with certain shapes can be hung on the door trim. You can also place LED Candles and Hurricane Lamps on a table. Hurricane Lights be hanged as well.
DIY Your Supplies
Go creative with the objects you want to use. Make handmade laurels, pots, and monograms. If you have a knack for art, you can get more creative and make small details like handmade houses or trees. This will add a surprise element for the people who visit your home. This will also give a personal touch to the place. Writing sweet, warm, and welcoming handmade notes and hanging them beside your door will enhance the experience of any guest who visits your home.
Conclusion
A well decorated front porch creates a welcoming impression for both the house owner and the visitors. Adding unique and personalised details can create a warm look. You can also experiment by mixing multiple ideas to create something of your own. Remember to not overdo anything, otherwise it will look messy. A minimalist decor creates an aesthetic look.
