How to Decorate a Front Porch for Summer

Summer is the season for long, leisurely days spent outside. A front porch decorated for summer is the perfect welcome to any home. Make your porch a place of fun and comfort by adding a few decorations for summer.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Chair or bench
• Wreath
• Seasonal door mat
• Large flower pots
• Dirt
• Flowers
• Welcome sign
• Broom
• Hose
• Chair cushions

1. Sweep off the front porch. Remove any debris leftover from winter. Spray the porch off with a hose after sweeping.
2. Move a cozy chair or bench to the front porch. Put cushions on the chair to make for a comfortable seat.
3. Hang a floral wreath or hanging planter on the front door. Put freshly cut flowers in the planter or use dried or silk flowers.
4. Put a large pot on the front porch near the chair. Plant summer flowers in the planter. Use several planters if there is enough space on the porch.
5. Put a new summer door mat at the front door. Buy seasonal door mats at home improvement or variety stores.
6. Hang a welcome sign on the house. Use a sign that has a summer motif like flowers, butterflies or the beach.
7. Weed flower gardens surrounding the porch. Plant new flowers in the gardens and add fun yard art like gazing balls or stone statuary.

Tips & Warnings

• Wicker furniture is perfect for the summer season.
• Replace worn chair/bench cushions.
• Plant flowers that are heat and sun friendly.

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