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During spring and summer, we want to enjoy the outdoors most of the time. One of the spaces in which we can do it without going too far and without spending too much is. The porch of the house! If you are lucky enough to have this area but do not know how to decorate it, today, we will share some keys that will help you create an environment with many personalities.
Use the Colors of Nature
On the porches, the colors associated with nature are always beautiful because, after all, it is an outdoor space.
Depending on the style of your home, you can choose between light colors, earth tones, blues, and greens. Now, if you like more vivid colors, such as pink, orange or purple, give yourself the pleasure of using them combined with neutral tones.
Tips: If you know you will be spending a lot of time on the porch or if you have pets or small children, consider using darker colors (gray, blue, brown) because they are easier to maintain.
Choose Sturdy Furniture
When choosing the furniture, you must take into account 3 factors: the size of your porch, the activities you plan to do on it, and the style of your home. Do not forget that the porch is a transition zone towards the interior of your home and, therefore, must be related to it.
In general, furniture made of natural materials ( wicker, rattan, and wood ) works very well for porches because they can easily clean and resist weather conditions. You can also use furniture made of concrete, aluminum, or iron.
To add comfort to space, use textiles and cushions according to the season. Ensure they are made of resistant materials, as they will be exposed to use, sun, wind, and water.
Next, I will list some of the furniture that usually looks very good on the porches:
- One table + two chairs
- A sofa + coffee table
- Wicker puffs
- Hammocks
- Chairs with footrest
- Hanging chairs or swings
- Loungers
To make it easier for you to choose between these pieces, define if you want your porch to look more like a living room, a dining room, or just a passage area.
Now, if your porch is big enough, you can combine several types of furniture to get a versatile space to share with family and friends.
Tips: Two outdoor chairs that look beautiful in outdoor settings are the Director and the Acapulco. Please take a look at them.
Use Decorative Objects
Don’t Forget the Plants!
Plants are essential in any porch, garden, or terrace. In addition to decorating, they provide color, life, freshness, and even a pleasant smell.
You can use them in vases, pots, centerpieces, or even hang them from the ceiling. Ah! Speaking of roof … If your porch has beams or walls, you can take advantage of them by covering them with climbing plants, such as vines, ivy, or colorful bougainvilleas.
When choosing plants, consider the season of the year and the amount of sun it gives your porch. For example, roses, carnations, geraniums, daisies, hibiscus, gerberas, and palm trees are very resistant to the sun. At the same time, the photos, the coves, Moses’s cradle dracaenas, and the sansevierias are shade.
Go ahead and apply these ideas on your porch! We assure you that it will be worth it and you will have a new outdoor space to enjoy.
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