60 Porch Ideas That Epitomize Summer Bliss

To transform a crumbling Victorian home into a charming family abode in Laurel, Mississippi, HGTV stars Ben and Erin Napier added a wrap-around porch with a gingerbread railing. “I’ve never done any kind of gingerbread work, but it was amazing how simple it was and what a huge impact it has,” Ben said.

On the same porch, the Napiers painted the siding in Rookwood Jade and the porch flooring in Renwick Olive, both by Sherwin-Williams, to make the home reflect the natural landscape. A wicker table and wood rocking chairs warm up the space.

Drapery offers a romantic touch to any porch. When closed, curtains can also ensure some comfort on buggy nights as well as privacy. Consider a gauzy option, like the simple light gray curtains on this back porch by designer Hadas Dembo.

Sometimes, symmetry is overrated and all you need is one sconce to get the job done. On the porch of this home by designer James Huniford, a single teal sconce provides glowing light come nighttime. Simple benches flank the door and blend into the home's shingles.

Make your porch feel like an outdoor living room by installing a statement-making chandelier over multiple seating areas. On this cozy porch, designer Ashley Gilbreath placed a rustic, candle-style chandelier over a dining table that exists between two other hangouts under the covered porch.

Keep your porch decor in line with the current season. For instance, take the porch of this bungalow designed by Leanne Ford. The two large planters filled with orange-brown plants are ideal for fall. For a summer update, bring in flowers and fabrics for vibrant pops of yellow, pink, and purple.

Bella Mancini enlivened this screen door and its wood frame with Santa Clara by Benjamin Moore. The color feels right at home with cedar shake and hydrangeas but has a note of distinct cheerfulness.

Between all the online orders and foot traffic, a secure spot for deliveries and accessories (like umbrellas) is more essential than ever. A delivery closet on the porch of our Whole Home Concept House 2018 even had a garment rack for dry cleaning.

An antique dresser on a porch is the perfect place to have delivery drivers stash packages. Nicola Harding treated this one like it's in a grand foyer, embellishing it with plants, artwork, and lighting.

Mix-and-match tiles aren't just for your interiors—they add instant intrigue to a front porch. Here, Sharon Lee alternated patterns on the step risers for an unexpected dose of personality. A custom awning in Sunbrella fabric provides a hint of shade.

From the outside, this green breezeway—which doubles as a flower-arranging room and was designed by Rebecca Vizard—makes a strong first impression, and the garden flowers pop against the gravel and tile path leading to the front door. To pull this off in your own home, keep it ground level and opt for a partially covered walk-through space instead of an elevated porch.

Potted sunflowers and plaid throw pillows on the garden bench align nicely with the quaint feel of the stone exterior home by Shazalynn Winfrey.

The rounded door is framed by bougainvillea, giving the front porch entrance to this home by designer Phoebe Howard. secret garden vibe. Colorful blooms also distract the eye from the high-tech keypad over the door handle.

A built-in garden bed is bursting with succulents, the ideal match for a modern home exterior. They're just tall enough to enhance privacy without totally blocking the view from the living room designed by Tamsin Johnson.

This shade of blue paint was used throughout the home designed by Meredith McBrearty, so the front porch sets the tone for what lies ahead (and cools off the brick and warm tones in the entryway!).

Designed by Cuff Home, this porch has major curb appeal. From the black shutters to the turquoise front door, and manicured hedges. But what really sets it apart is the fountain, since water features always create unbeatable zen energy.

This modern stunner designed by Kathleen McCormick speaks for itself. The concrete steps, blue door, and steel and glass facade need no introduction.

Setting up multiple sitting areas will help you accommodate more people while also ensuring you get more use out of the space. To spruce things up, consider painting the columns, ceiling, and balustrades a fun color. Designer Amanda Reynal chose a mossy green hue for this nature-inspired porch.

If you want to be able to safely enjoy your backyard once the sun goes down, make sure you've optimized it with integrated lighting in the steps and sconces on the exterior of the home, as Romanek Design Studio did here. It'll also just make your life easier when coming and going.

Step up your style and cooking game by arranging a mini nursery or herb garden on the porch. Here, Abney Morton Interiors propped some pots of herbs up on a console table by the hanging swing.