How to Make a Fall Porch Cozy

A covered porch should be used and enjoyed year round. Use your decor to make your porch more inviting in the cooler autumn months.

Fall days make you want to stay outside and enjoy every last drop of sunlight and the crisp, early evening air before heading indoors. However, if your porch is not suitably prepared for this type of seasonal enjoyment, you may find yourself shivering on the stoop rather then soaking in the autumn light and air. Make your porch cozy for fall with these simple tips that are easy to implement and will make you want to stay outside all night.

Things You'll Need

• Durable furniture from indoors
• Fall colored afghans or throws
• Gold, bronze or red throw pillows
• Potted plants that can live outdoors in the fall
• Weatherproof slipcovers
• Ribbon
• Mini lights

Instructions

1. 

   Bring some indoor furniture outside. While wicker or even lawn chairs may be good for summer, they do not promote the cozy feeling necessary for true enjoyment of the crisp fall weather. Pick some sturdy, indoor furniture with real cushions and upholstery outdoors for the fall.

2. Weatherproof when necessary. If you are still worried about your indoor furniture being outdoors, consider weather proof slip covers. These will protect your upholstery and come in a wide variety of attractive fall shades.

3. Add some color. Bright red and metallic throw pillows will make your seat softer and more comfortable. They also add a splash of fall color to your porch and make it feel inviting for visitors and family members alike.

4. Make sure you will stay warm. Soft, fluffy throws or afghans will not only brighten your decor, they also serve a practical purpose by keeping out the evening chill and make romantic evenings under the stars last almost into winter.

5. 

   Keep your porch feeling vibrant and alive with seasonal potted plants. Even though the trees may be bare, you can keep some green on hand with fall-loving plants. If you want, decorate the pots with colorful fall ribbon or string mini lights through the branches for a festive glow.