If the front porch of our house looks more like a storage area than a warm welcome to family members and friends, it’s time for a radical shake-up.
Store those school shoes and flip-flops in a shoe organiser, place your cat’s litter box in a more discreet spot, and get those gardening tools and other odds and ends into designated storage units.
Once you have a clear and open space, introduce some potted plants or maybe even a wooden seat to create an inviting and relaxing area.
Savvy homeowners understand that a porch can be a useful addition to a well-designed home.
There are many ways you can improve your front-of-house appeal and maybe even attract a potential buyer or two to come take a look inside.
Be house-proud and try some of these simple decorative ideas to create a beautiful gateway to your home.
1. Show off your house number
Rather than the normal way of displaying your house number on the pillar beside your front gate, get two to three flower pots that display your house number more attractive.
Make your postman smile by adding it on top of your pillar or in the front corner beside your front door.
You can also make artistic signages of your house number, or give your house a name.
2. Upcycle old furniture
Before you throw away your old cabinet or drawers, turn it into a pretty decoration for your front porch.
Paint it with accented colours and add some mini flower pots to complete the whole look.
Instead of leaving your gardening and house tools in a pile, you now have a fancy place to store them – they can even become part of the decor.
3. Get creative with planters
If you love flowers and don’t have any empty pots on hand, get creative by using old car tyres, paint cans, concrete blocks, and even those Phua-Chu-Kang rubber boots.
Unless you’re a big fan of all things yellow, spray painting them would be a good idea too.
4. Personalise your entry
Your front porch is the first thing that guests see when they come round for a visit, so make it more welcoming.
Do this literally by having a ‘welcome’ sign painted on your door or embossed on a rug, or you can be more descriptive of what lies behind.
5. Create a place to relax
How awesome would it be to turn your porch into a mini-bed or lounge area during the weekend!
Choose a good spot in the corner of your house and get your chair or wooden bench upholstered with some cushioning.
For a quick-fix, just get several large comfy cushions to add to your outdoor seating.
This article first appeared in kaodim.com
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