#frontporch

[morning-rain-and-coffee]

Photo | Neva Boone

[dajiandengineers]

[almostasenior]

Early 1900's Chat Room

Early 1900’s The front porch was a place of relaxation, conversation, entertainment, and cooling off. Have a happy day 🙂 Alice Thursday Trios – Trios at the Inn Pinterest Facebook Tumblr WhatsApp X

[faroncrownwindow]

Wood Front Porch: Stylish Front Porch Doors

Are you looking to create a new stylish entrance to your Manchester home or want to add extra storage to your property? Well, a new front porch from Faroncrown could be just what you’re looking for. At Faroncrown we offer a service which is completely bespoke to you when creating your new wood front porch. Our expertly crafted doors combine aesthetic beauty with superior functionality, offering a welcoming entrance that enhances the overall look of your home. Available in a variety of designs and finishes, our front porch doors are built to withstand the elements while providing excellent security and energy efficiency.

[tenthousandtangles]

Coffee on the front porch, inspirational book, sunshine, birds chirping - life is good.

[blackcatinteriors]

(via Front Porch Styling)

[nelsondesign]

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[decorworks]

Fall-Inspired Ideas for Your Front Porch Decor

As the crisp autumn air begins to sweep through the trees and the vibrant hues of red, orange, and yellow start to paint the landscape, it's time to transition your home's exterior to embrace the beauty of the fall season. Your front porch, often the first impression visitors receive, offers a wonderful opportunity to infuse the spirit of autumn into your home's decor. Here are some fall-inspired ideas to transform your front porch into a welcoming and cozy haven. Pumpkin Paradise: Pumpkins are the ultimate symbol of fall. Line your porch steps with an assortment of pumpkins in varying sizes, colors, and textures. Consider mixing in some heirloom pumpkins for added visual interest. You can even paint or carve them for a unique twist.

Pumpkins are synonymous with fall, and they make excellent porch decor. Arrange an assortment of pumpkins in various sizes, colors, and textures on your porch steps or in planters. You can also carve or paint them for a personalized touch. Don't forget to add some pumpkin-scented candles for that extra cozy feel. Wreaths with a Twist: Replace your summer wreath with a fall-themed alternative. Incorporate elements like dried leaves, mini pumpkins, pinecones, and burlap ribbons for a rustic touch. You could even consider a DIY wreath-making session to add a personal and creative flair.

Mums the Word: Chrysanthemums, often referred to as mums, are a quintessential fall flower. Place potted mums in decorative containers and arrange them around your porch. Their vibrant colors will add a burst of life to your fall porch decor. Floral Accents: Opt for fall-inspired floral arrangements using mums, sunflowers, and dahlias. Place them in rustic containers like wooden crates, metal buckets, or wicker baskets for a charming touch. Cozy Seating: Enhance your front porch's comfort factor by adding warm and inviting seating. Place a cozy blanket over a rocking chair or a porch swing, encouraging guests to linger and enjoy the fall breeze.

Harvest Display: Create a charming harvest display by arranging gourds, cornstalks, hay bales, and dried corn husks. This not only adds a rustic element but also captures the essence of the fall harvest. String Lights and Lanterns: As the days get shorter, illuminate your front porch with soft string lights or lanterns. Their warm glow adds a magical touch and extends the cozy atmosphere into the evening.

Seasonal Signage: Hang or prop up a fall-themed sign with a welcoming message or a playful autumn quote. This adds a personalized touch and sets the tone for the season. Autumn Scents: Appeal to your visitors' sense of smell by placing scented candles or potpourri with fragrances like cinnamon, apple, and pumpkin spice. These scents evoke feelings of warmth and comfort. Hay Bale Seating: Arrange hay bales as makeshift seating or as a platform for displaying pumpkins and other fall decor. They're not only functional but also contribute to the rustic fall aesthetic.

Wagon Wonder: If you have a small wagon or cart, fill it with hay bales, pumpkins, and gourds. This creates a delightful focal point that exudes the essence of a rustic country fall. Don't Forget the Doormat: Even your doormat can join in on the fall festivities. Choose one with autumnal motifs like leaves, acorns, or pumpkins to give your guests a warm welcome.

Layered Doormats: Welcome guests with a layered doormat arrangement. Start with a neutral base mat and top it with a fall-themed mat featuring leaves, pumpkins, or welcoming phrases.

Candlelit Evenings: As the days grow shorter, lighting becomes crucial for creating ambiance. Incorporate lanterns, string lights, or even simple candles to illuminate your porch in the evenings. The soft, flickering light will make your porch feel warm and inviting. With these fall-inspired ideas, your front porch will become a cozy haven that not only welcomes guests but also embraces the beauty of the season. Your front porch is an extension of your home and a canvas for your creativity. Embrace the textures, colors, and elements that define fall, and have fun experimenting with different ideas to create a welcoming and visually appealing space that captures the essence of this beautiful season. Whether you're sipping on a cup of hot apple cider or admiring the falling leaves, your fall-inspired front porch will undoubtedly become a favorite spot for you and your guests.

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[jim-meredith]

The front porch

I've been spending most of my Summer in this modest space, this little outdoor room.

The table is at the front window of this humble, now restored house. I built this simple porch in front of it. Off to the right is the little lake, and beyond the orchard, there, is the great lake. The forested ravines are behind me. Off to the left, across the road, are orchards, corn and cows. Just to the left is a row of cedars. Sitting here, I am barely visible to any of the rare passers-by. Here, I revel in the privacy. I read, I write, I listen to the farm machines, I listen to songbirds, I meditate and I exercise.

The rising sun hits this space first, so it's the first space I hit in the cool of the morning to warm facing into the light with a hot cup of coffee and boiling news on the phone. Mid-day, it's a cool, shaded respite from heat and work, a channel for breezes, a spot for a simple lunch and then a nap. I use the deck for a mattress and a short chunk of 4x4 leftover from my work for a pillow. I've now just finished dinner here, a meal more satisfying than the police procedural I also just finished, a type of beach read I always think I might be okay to surrender to in the Summer but never find good enough to relieve me of the guilt or resentment for wasted time.

Over the past couple of years, this has also become a rich and rewarding community space. I've been very happy to host pre-dinner cocktails with long-time friends staying at the nearby resort, and other friends who've found large properties here, similarly dedicated to rural preservation.

I've been very pleased that this little table – a folding card table brought out in the Spring and elevated with a tablecloth, a bowl to hold it down in the winds, and sometimes a small vase of field flowers – is a place also of connection, deliberation, and resolution. The farmer with most of the big apple orchards sat here and, over a beer, told me surprising stories of his life and this place and offered mediation in a conflict. The cattleman across the road sat here a couple of times over the past couple of weeks and, as we compared land apps, looked over satellite images, and reviewed surveys, told me of stories of land, cows and crops, and the intimacies of my neighbors. The guy who mows my fields sits here, well, no, stands here and tells me stories that help me understand history, and family, and business here.

I reflect on my career as architect wondering if I can find a more significant space that I've designed.

[casacrafter]

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[toby-schuetgens-music]

Taking in the winter sun, one moment at a time ☀️ There's something about the crisp winter air that just feels right. #cowboy #frontporch #wintersun #saddleup #westernlife #cowboylifestyle #ranchlife #outdoorlife #winterdays #cowboyhat #countryliving #westernstyle #cowboystyle #westernfashion #cowboylove #westernheritage #horsesofinstagram #westernphotography #cowboyculture #wildwest #westernart https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp3YyAeq63w/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[streetsoffairhope]

Can you feel the spring? We can and have lots to get excited about at Streets. #fidleleaffig #herbs #succulents #ferns #gardencenter #plants #nursery #outdoorliving #patio #pool #frontporch #shopstreets #fairhope #fairhopegarden #fairhopeoutdoorliving #loveplants🌿 (at Street's Exquisite Plants & Aquatic Gardens Inc.) https://www.instagram.com/p/Co7ti9EuHuk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[somepinkflowers]

{{ wellllll it is clear I have become a #crow feeder. 👋🏽🙂🪶 Do not judge my #southernhospitality 🌸 }} #somepinkflowers 🌸 After peeking out the window for weeks so as not to frighten the 4 crows, now I just sit right there on the #frontporch and they come drop on in. 💕 #peanutsintheshell is food of choice. #crowfriends 🪶 #crowenergy ✨ 👉🏽👉🏽Peaceful coexistence with the squirrels 🐿️ so far. #spfmywondrouslife💕 (at Saint Augustine, Florida) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoHskZfOGK4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[bringonthewondersss]

Happy Winter Solstice!!!! This is not the darkest day of the year. It is the start of the rebirth of nature and one’s self....

[deehartmann]