Five tips to update your porch
West Elm
Porch decorating ideas
Comfy chair
When decorating your porch, think of it not only as simply a feature of the house's exterior, but as a separate room that you can enjoy spending time in. First up: set up a comfy seating area. Whether it's a pretty porch swing or a chic chaise for one, this outdoor space should have a seat to lounge in.
Get the look: Montauk nest chair, $723, West Elm.
Food and drink
To make the most of your comfy seating area, add a side table to place your favourite springtime bevvies on, or — if the space allows for it — a small table for a bit of outdoor entertaining.
Get the look: Hampstead teak dining table and chair set, $2271, Pottery Barn.
Easy additions
From colourful outdoor pillows to cool hanging decorations, use spring-themed accents to tie the look together; Faux bird cages and hanging terrariums add to the seasonal splendour!
Get the look: Live ivy birdcage, from $63, Pottery Barn.
At first glance
Improve your home's curbside appeal with a fresh coat of paint on the front door. Welcome spring with a bright and vibrant colour, or try an in-trend shade, such as laurel green or polo blue.
Add spring flowers
Nothing says spring like some pretty blooms. Adding planters or floral arrangements to your entranceway will uplift your porch's decor, instantly. It can be as simple as placing a few colourful stems in a table vase or featuring a few pots of fragrant florals by the doorway.
Tip: Feeling crafty? Turn junk items into one-of-a-kind planters, like this dried hydrangeas-stuffed dresser.
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