Porches are much more than spots to enjoy the outdoors. Well-decorated, well-planned porches can boost curb appeal, exhibit a homeowner’s style, and extend practical living space.

1. Create a Chessboard Patio

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2. Add wide surface on top of deck railing as a bar for plates and drinks.

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3. Dress up your patio space with drop cloth curtains not rod required.

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4. Place potted plants inside these buried pots for easy landscaping.

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5. Build a covered patio with fireplace to enjoy upcoming Fall nights.

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6. Downspout rain garden built with rocks and stones to solve drainage problems.

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7. Install a childproof gate to transform the porch area into a perfect kid’s playroom.

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8. Hide the AC unit to up the curb appeal of your front patio.

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This is the situation in summer. And for the winter time you might want to consider getting an outdoor patio heater. The team at HeatingWise has made a good selection that will not affect the look of your porch.

9. Put a swing chair or swing bed for relaxing.

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10. Red painted pallet fence decorated with box planter.

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11. Create several trellises for clematis climbing wall.

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12. Install a welcoming post and fence from pallets or an address post plant hanger.

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13. A Patio Dining Table with a Drinks Cooler Inside.

14. Create an easy water garden on your patio.

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15. Tile your patio floor to make it look like a million bucks.

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16. Tower of Flowers or Tiered Front Porch Fairy Garden

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17. Add trellis to get a degree of privacy for a porch.

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