45 Small Front Porch Ideas With Big Style That Will Make Your Home Feel Grand

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Little touches can make your small front porch feel extra-welcoming. Most Lovely Things used Edison bulbs to create a warm and inviting glow, and keeps the entryway fresh by swapping out plants, rotating seasonal decorations, and changing the front door paint color on a whim.

Hang a Vintage Pendant

Vintage lighting will add charm to the front porch of an older home. BASE Landscape Architecture hung a retro pendant from the ceiling of this 1920s Portland, OR house for an authentic feel.

Add Romantic Touches

Decorate a small outdoor space with a new or used French bistro table and chairs. Decorate the facade of your home with lush greenery for a romantic feel, like this 10x12-foot Catskills tiny house from AHG Interiors.

Embrace Victorian Style

Paint your porch the same color as your home to make it seem more expansive. Sandra Foster painted this fairytale Victorian 125-square-foot cottage porch in the Catskills of New York bright white to highlight the form of columns and corbels.

Hang a Small Porch Swing

Hang a two-seater swing or a hanging chair on your small front porch for an airy feel. Rattan chairs and blue and green throw pillows give this small front porch from Chamberlain Interior an easy breezy feel.

Hang Some Plants

Utilize vertical space on a small front porch with hanging planters. Blogger Michael Wurm Jr. of Inspired by Charm created a cozy sitting area on this small front porch with its black wrought iron detailing by adding a bench and hanging plants.

Flank the Door With Plants

Keep it casual by placing plants in simple terracotta pots on the porch floor. A small bench and some plants flanking the front door make this cottage front porch from Kate Marker Interiors feel homey and inviting.

Create an ADU Porch

A small front porch makes even a diminutive garden studio more inviting. Oliver Dang of Toronto-based architecture and design studio Six Four Five A decorated the cedar front porch with a wooden chair and a little garden gnome for a touch of whimsy.

Try a Stone Floor

Match your small front porch flooring to the walkway for a charming cottage feel. The small navy front porch bench on this Cape Cod-style home from by AHG Interiors is designed to practically disappear into the facade.

Use Colorful Seating

Add contrast to a rustic wood front porch with a bright color accent on furniture or accessories.

Searl Lamaster Howe chose a pair of rosy deck chairs to add contrast to the mix of untreated and charred cedar and obsidian lap siding on this shaded front porch on the edge of a central Michigan state park.

Hang a Modern Pendant

Use neutral shades of white, gray, and black to give your front porch a modern look. Mindy Gayer Design Co. hung a wire pendant light to anchor the space.

Create a Country Feel

Classic furniture and rustic accents will lend your small front porch a cozy and timeless feel. Blogger Anita Joyce of Cedar Hill Farms created a French-inspired front porch with a classic vintage bistro table and chairs dressed up here for fall.

Try a Vintage Bistro Table

Hang some art on the front porch to add an indoor-outdoor feel. A bistro table and chairs and an unexpected framed print hung casually from the outdoor sconce give this small front porch from Leanne Ford Interiors an effortless dose of chic.

Paint the Door Pink

Choose colors and decor details that reflect the spirit of your surroundings. White Sands decorated this Venice Beach, CA bungalow with black-and-white patterned floor tiles, a tall drought-friendly cactus, blond wood frame posts, and a candy-colored pink door.

Add a Boho-Style Swing

Rattan furniture is a natural choice for a small front porch. Camille Styles decorated the modern boho-style front porch at her design studio with a rattan porch swing and accessories in natural woven materials.

Mix Old and New

Mix old and new furniture and decor on your small front porch for a homey feel. Seattle-based blogger Susan of Saw Nail and Paint created an intimate outdoor living room feel in this small sitting area at one end of her front porch and hung curtains at one end for a cozy look.

Modernize With Black Accents

Give your small front porch a crisp feel with black accents. Michael and Danielle Gutelli of design collective Clark + Aldine used inky black outdoor paint on the front door, porch floor, and outdoor steps to create a graphic counterpoint to the home's bright white painted brick exterior.

Use Period House Numbers

Use period-appropriate house numbers to add authenticity to an older home or a sense of history to a newer one.

The small front landing on this modern Maine house designed by Tyler Karu Design + Interiors has warm wood cladding, an assortment of house plants, a vibrant coral-colored front door, and a sleek midcentury modern house number for a sleek look.

Create a Reading Corner

Create an outdoor reading nook on a small front porch that you can enjoy day or night. This guest cottage from Peachtree City, GA-based Our Town Plans has a front porch perfect for one, furnished with a rocking chair, side table and table lamp.

Decorate With Dried Florals

Use warm tones to make an all-white porch feel more inviting. Leanne Ford Interiors combined gold-toned front door hardware, warm sconce lighting, a natural woven door mat, and painted urns filled with oversized bouquets of dried flowers to add a burnished warmth to the crisp exterior.

Hang a Welcome Sign

A welcome sign and hello doormat reinforce the message that guests are invited to make themselves at home on this small front porch from Coffee, Pancakes & Dreams.

Add Seasonal Decor

Use a small front porch as a canvas for seasonal decor. Blogger Kelly Rinzema from Lily Pad Cottage gave this small front porch a fall makeover by flanking the walkway with hydrangeas in shades of pink and purple as well as large planters full of kale and cabbage.

Make It Cozy

Make a small front porch cozy with warm lighting and simple furniture. This small double front porch from Crisp Architects is lit with a pendant and a pair of sconce lights flanking the door for a balanced glow.

Add a Touch of Soft Color

Soften a neutral porch with soft color accents. A palette of black and white warmed with blush-toned throws and an upholstered sectional gives this front porch from Most Lovely Things an indoor living room feel.

Include a Simple Bench

Create a cozy feel on a small front porch with a classic wooden bench. This small Southern California front porch from Brophy Interiors has a covered entry with built-in lighting and seating to make it welcoming.

Skip the Railings

Blogger Rachel Paxton of Maison de Pax started the redesign of this tiny Texas farmhouse on the outside, painting the formerly burnt orange exterior in matte black.

The open porch has seating and living areas with a hanging bench on one side and a rocking chair on the other.

Accent With Greenery

Enliven a small front porch or landing with simple greenery. Calimia Home made this diminutive entry feel like more than just a pass-through space with white paint, black fixtures, and potted plants.

Try a Pair of Rocking Chairs

Bring timeless appeal to a cottage front porch with a pair of rocking chairs. The wide open step-up front porch on this little red house from Georgia-based Our Town Plans has a timeless all-American feel.

Paint the Front Door Black

Bring elegance to a small front porch with an understated palette and elegant greenery.

Topiaries, black-and-white finishes, and a small seating area give this suburban front porch from Michelle Berwick Designs a sense of polish and grandeur.

Hang a Vintage Number Plate

Add charm to a farmhouse-style front porch with a vintage number plate. Thistlewood Farms brought a timeless modern feel with a simple black-and-white palette, flowering plants, a green wreath, and DIY stenciled steps.

Try a Minimalist Approach

Keep your front porch simple and uncluttered to maintain your home's curb appeal. Michelle Berwick Designs preserved original features like the classic small front porch on this renovated early 1900s farmhouse, which is decorated minimally with rattan seating and a warm sconce light.

Choose Timeless Wicker

Painted wicker furniture will lend your small front porch timeless charm. At the Cottage Grove Inn in California, interior designer Kendall Ermshar kept it traditional with painted shutters, a basket of firewood for the interior fireplace, and white wicker furniture.

Follow the Rule of Thirds

Create a balanced and harmonious feel on a small front porch by following the rule of thirds.

A trio of planters in varying heights on either side of the front door fill this small front porch from Most Lovely Things with a minimum of effort while offering a space to showcase seasonal flowers.

Define the Entrance

If your small front porch is more of a landing, help it make an entrance with a pair of decorative planters. Tyler Karu Design and Interiors chose classic galvanized metal planters to flank the landing of this historic Maine home.

Add a Tropical Feel

Your front porch should be decorated to complement the aesthetics of your home, but it's also a chance to give passersby a glimpse of your personal style.

This small front porch from Casa Watkins Living has tropical colors and global accents that hint at what's going on inside the front door.

Add Charm With a Dutch Door

A Dutch door will make your small front porch feel welcoming. White Sands chose a robin's egg blue for the Dutch door of this Southern California coastal farmhouse. A potted citrus tree adds a natural element and a pop of contrasting color.

Add a Whimsical Welcome Mat

A welcome mat saying "Howdy" on this front porch from A Beautiful Mess sets the tone and puts guests at ease. Choose a style that reflects your personality and taste.

Choose Black and White

Modernize a Spanish-style bungalow porch with shades of black and white. This breezy Spanish-style home from Blanco Bungalow has a black door flanked with a mismatched pair of plants, a natural door mat, and an industrial sconce to give it a modern feel.

Set Up Seating for One

This Spanish-style LA front porch is more like a covered patio, with a wire chair and matching side table under the arched facade.

The Home Consultant added some plants and a pair of outdoor sconces to make it a comfortable spot for morning coffee or an after-dinner drink.

Vary the Height of Planters

Adding a strategic smattering of planters helps define the front porch and side entry door of this Spanish-style home from The Home Consultant. Mixing wall-mounted and floor-based plants keeps the eye moving, adding interest to the small space.

Set Up an Outdoor Sofa

Set up an indoor-outdoor sectional with upholstered seating and plenty of extra throw pillows to create a living room feel, like this space from Most Lovely Things.

DIY a Budget Herb Garden

Create a vibrant feel on a small front porch with bright colors and natural greenery. A Beautiful Mess combined a hanging swing decorated with bright-colored throw pillows and DIY herb garden coffee table on this front porch to produce a feel-good space.

Plant Climbing Vines

Pair subtle paint with vibrant and colorful climbing branches to create an inviting feel on a small covered front porch.

Interior designer Maite Granda combined a pale gray door, a simple pendant light, and built-in planters on either side of the front steps to give the Florida home an effortless and warm vibe.

Use Symmetrical Decor

Add simple decor touches to a front porch that is more of a pass-through space. Whittney Parkinson Design hung a hanging pendant light and flanked the double front doors with a pair of tall topiaries for a symmetrical look that adds a sense of classicism to a new build.

Turn It Into a Mini Garden

If you don't like the idea of sitting out on your front porch, take a clue from this Spanish-style porch from Blanco Bungalow and turn it into a mini-garden instead. Use a variety of planters and position plants at varying heights to add interest.

Add a Retractable Porch

Adding a small porch makes all the difference to the comfort of a tiny house. The off-grid Greenmoxie Tiny House comes with a retractable electric draw bridge deck that serves as a front porch when open and pulls up for stress-free transport.