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By Dave and Mary
Quick Spring Decorating Ideas
for Your Porch
When spring rolls around it's a great time to update your porch look!
Our Quick Spring Decorating Ideas Guide will get you motivated and excited to welcome spring onto your porch and into your home!
Nothing says spring quite like its natural beauty and landscaping can make for some very curb appealing spring decorating ideas.
From daffodils to flowering trees, use landscaping to embrace your front porch and home.
Don't forget to use our Spring Porch Decorations Directory at the end of this section to find even more ideas!
Forsythias on the Spring Porch!
Try spring porch decorating with forsythias
It's our favorite idea for spring so far and was super easy to pull together.
Grab your paint brushes and some yellow paint and let's get started.
A spring decorating idea we think you'll like!
Springtime Decorating Ideas
Sheila's Spring Wreath
Our friend Sheila shared her sweet spring wreath with us.
We love how fresh and colorful it is!
Sandy's Planter
Our neighbor Sandy is an avid gardener.
Look how cute these pansies and bunnies are on her front porch.
Judy's Country Porch
We are most appreciative that Judy shared her country porch with us.
It's all freshened up and decorated for springtime.
She made the pillow and the quilt on the porch swing.
Such a talented person!
The pretty spring wreath on her porch wall
A lovely rocker on the porch
Judy's husband built this cabinet for her seasonal porch decorations.
We like the cute bunnies and birds.
Sweet spring decorating ideas!
Video: DIY Easter Wreath Tutorial
With a grapevine wreath, a cheesecloth bow and a few simple flowers - voila!
Our friend, Jennifer, makes decorating look so simple. This video is no exception - such a beautiful spring decorating idea.
Without the eggs, this wreath could be displayed all spring.
Kim's Springtime Porch
Do you see the daffodils out the window? Yup, spring is about here.
Adorable springtime porch! Photo is courtesy of kbo, author of Cute Cottage Overload.
Try Using a Theme Throughout Your Home - Like Joni
Our friend Joni has a knack for decorating
Joni decorates beautifully and her style is carried throughout her home, inside and out.
Notice the black and white theme at her front door and a touch of greenery.
Love her layered door mats.
The black and white theme is carried around to her back door too with pops of color from gerbera daisies.
Notice how everything ties together.
And even at the door next to her garage, she has carried the black and white theme, along with a touch of green, for such a welcoming entry.
Dawn's Country Porch in Springtime
I love how Dawn decorates. It's all country-like, fresh gingham-y and colorful. Makes you feel right at home.
Dawn is the author at Creative Cain Cabin.
Spring Decorating Ideas:
How About a Pretty Tulip Theme
We created tulip wall art and pillow toppers that complement one another
The yellow and green printed fabric carries over from last spring
We used inexpensive craft paint for the wall art and the pillows
Our front porch looks happy. Do you agree?
Now for the trees to bud!
Something you may not realize: The pillow toppers are simply pinned to back of the pillow. Makes it so easy.
Our Colorful Springtime Porch - Pansies!
Dust your porches and brighten them with cheerful pillows and a decorated front door.
For our spring decorations we have some spring pillow toppers to show you, our garden hose wreath from last spring is all refreshed
and we painted our plastic pots purple and filled then with pansies.
Everything is DIY, easy and cheap.
When I saw the photo of our spring decor ideas, it reminded me of times gone by.
Pansy pillow toppers, garden hose wreath (updated from last year) and pansies in purple pots...we hope these DIY projects make your heart feel light, too.
Tutorial for Our Yellow Pansy Pillow Topper
For our spring porch makeover decor, we did four pillow toppers using very inexpensive fabric ($3 per yard) and acrylic paints we already had.
The pillow toppers are simply wrapped around the pillows and pinned on the back.
Short Tutorial on the Pillow Toppers
Cut the fabric to be at least a couple inches wider and longer than your pillow.
Start by sketching some pansies with a permanent marker on the fabric for the pillow topper.
Paint the edges of the flower petals with a light yellow acrylic paint.
Fill in the middle of the petals with a deeper shade of yellow.
Add some white to the center of the petals.
Plus add in a few white highlights to the petals, if you wish.
Outline a few leaves with the permanent marker and use a couple shades of green to fill in the leaves.
Voila, a lovely yellow pansy for our pillow topper that we simply pinned on.
We also made blue and purple pansy pillows.
And a pink daisy for the porch swing.
Paint Your Pots Purple For A Spring Porch Makeover
Those plain plastic pots from the garden store aren't so pretty to look at.
And who wants to buy new pots?
We just spray painted ours with purple paint and what an amazing and bright difference.
Those black plastic pots from the garden store aren't so pretty to look at. And who wants to buy new pots? We just spray painted ours with purple paint and what an amazing and bright difference.
The pansies practically pop in their newly painted pots.
We get compliments on these and if they only knew how easy it was to do!
Bird Bath Turned Spring Decoration
While we wished the birds loved our cobalt bird bath for splashing around, they just don't.
We think they are afraid of seeing their own reflection in the water.
But all is not lost.
We use the bird bath in our decor.
We glued the 'grass' to a dollar store plate and then added sparkly rocks on top of that.
The eggs each have a few pennies in side the so they don't blow away.
Our grandchildren enjoy looking at this Easter decoration.
Spring Decor Ideas: Paint Scrap Wood with Simple Flowers
Dave had some scrap 4 x 4 wood that he cut into 3 pieces of varying heights.
I painted a very simple flower onto each.
Just simple but pretty cute on our side table.
Garden Hose Wreath for the 2nd Year
We had a garden hose wreath on our door last year, too.
But to give it a new twist, we changed out the ribbon and the flowers.
So easy.
The garden gloves are in the pic above, but we decided to just keep it simple as you will see below.
Fresh, fun and cute.
Do you like the idea of a garden hose wreath for a spring decorating idea?
Honestly, it's so easy and affordable.
And it looks cheerful on our front door.
See the herb planter to the right of it?
A gift from our friends Liz and Doug, we decorate it for just about every season! Makes for fun spring decor.
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Denise's Springtime Screened Porch
Denise, of The Painted Home, has a wonderful screened porch that is ready for springtime.
She's an interior designer with a true knack for color and design, so grab some spring decorating ideas for your porch.
Do you see the quilts hanging on the clothesline outside?
Just our kind of place!
And the day bed heaped with lots of soft pillows? Oh my.
I like how Denise fashioned this old vintage trunk as a table for her porch.
Easily moves around with the casters. Very chic!
Love this view from above.
The greens and blues are very calming and we like how the colors in the room are reflected in the striped rug.
The day bed looks like a very soft place to land.
Makes me think of a sleeping porch!
We would sure love spending an afternoon at Denise's porch.
What a relaxing, serene place to be.
Here's a comfortable looking wicker chair in the corner of Denise's screened porch.
I like the porch curtains behind the chair - adds a soft touch of privacy.
And the flowers on the side table are the best.
And lastly, wanted to share Denise's porch swing with you. Oh my goodness.
How inviting this is - painted a beautiful shade of green and made soft with bunches of cute pillows.
The Painted Home
Denise is the author of The Painted Home,
a blog all about making a warm, beautiful home without breaking the bank.
Denise is an Interior Designer based in Philadelphia.
She has an eye for color (indeed!) and likes to turn flea-market finds into something special for your home.
Our thanks to Denise for sharing her spring decorating ideas with us.
Front Porches Graced By Mother Nature
Placing colorful spring arrangements on your porch or on porch steps to create welcoming curb appeal.
Here's a few spring foliage pictures to give you ideas.
Select and plant your spring bulbs in the fall to have a most colorful spring.
Photo courtesy of rooftop65
Craftsman-style porch graced by spring rhododendrons
Photo courtesy of Noboku Ichikawa
This lovely colonnaded front porch is graced by
the beauty of Mother Nature's spring blossoms
Watch Beth's Video for Spring Decorating Ideas
Quick Spring Decorating Ideas
- Color it up: No really good spring decorating idea guide would leave this out.
Add floral and paler tones to your porch. Make or purchase cushions and covers with floral colors.
Use our handy color charts to
find just the right color scheme.
- Hang planters: If the threat of frost is gone start putting out
plants, hanging planters, and
box arrangements on your porch. Depending on your geographic area select plants that have the most color
and complement your porch colors. Plant an herb garden or some pansies in planters. Find a sunny
spot - even if that means putting the pots on your steps, provided there's enough room.
Nothing more welcoming than a beautiful flowering plant.
Gorgeous spring setting - Photo by Ciemor
- A new outdoor rug
Ever consider an outdoor rug for your porch?
Arrange your furniture for conversation and use an outdoor rug to pull it all together.
Take care in choosing just the right color or color combination.
- Replace your doormat
Your friends and family will notice the fresh look of a snappy looking mat.
Whether adding some spring delight to your porch or wanting a gift for someone for Easter, a birthday, or
other occasion, see a fantastic selection of outdoor mats (like the one at right) and outdoor rug ideas too at Plow and Hearth
.
- Decorate your front door: Decorate your front door with a decorative front door wreath like the one in the photo below.
Make it colorful, fun, or both!
photo courtesy of Eileen of The Seasonal Home
Create a Pretty View from Your Porch
Create a quick focal point by putting a few bird houses close together.
Add a bird bath and you'll enjoy hours of serenity watching our feathered friends.
They are inexpensive to purchase or better yet, easy to build.
Don't have a tree nearby?
Just hang them from a wrought-iron plant hangar.
Or, start a flower garden just off your porch and add plants that attract butterflies.
Review our porch landscaping section for some great ideas.
- Create a focal point: An often overlooked decorating feature on porches is a "focal point".
Find an item that can easily be a conversation piece or something that catches the eye (items of bright colors work well).
It could be a piece of outdoor art, colorful cushions, or floral arrangements.
Photo courtesy of Taryn of Designs, Dining, + Diapers blog
We like how Taryn, author of Taryn Whiteaker, dressed up her small front porch for spring.
Your eyes are drawn to the cute chair and crates both with colorful potted plants.
Taryn shows how simple decorations can reap huge rewards.
Dave and I love this most curb appealing porch for spring.
Our thanks to Taryn of Designs, Dining, + Diapers Blog and encourage you to visit her often for more fun ideas.
- Sheers or outdoor curtains
A neat spring decorating idea is to hang sheers or porch curtains from your porch.
These can give you a sense of privacy and add color as well.
You can tie them back or let them hang free.
- Move the snow shovels: Often times our porches become storage locations over
the winter. Move out the snow shovels, ice melt containers, lost mittens, etc. Make your porch inviting
to others.
- Rake up, sweep: Rake up, sweep, and get your landscaping around your porch ready for planting.
Now's a good time to assess your steps and walkways to see what maintenance they may need.
The thawing ground will reveal walkway heaves that need to be attended to and landscaping lights that need to be fixed in place again.
Use our porch landscaping ideas section to envision changes you'd like to make.
Fun and Fanciful Spring Decor
Christine, of Little Brags blog, was kind enough to share her spring-time decorated front porch.
With just a few decorative items, Christine has transformed her porch into a charming and appealing array.
Above photos courtesy of Little Brags blog
The bunny is her son's pet rabbit. Not everyone can introduce a real bunny into their decor.
The bunny seems to like being the center of attention - bunnies love spring!
We appreciate Christine for allowing us to share her porch with you. Visit Christine's Little Brags blog for more decorating ideas.
Spring Sophistication
Go for the dramatic.
KariAnne of Thistlewood Farms blog adds an air of sophistication to her spring time screened in back porch.
Elegant but comfortable, KariAnne's porch is ready for entertaining or just relaxing to enjoy a warm spring day.
Above photos courtesy of Thistlewood Farms blog
Our special thanks to KariAnne and encourage you to visit her blog at Thistlewood Farms where she shares spring decorating ideas and much more.
Photo by tickled pink1
The flowering ornamental tree is beautiful against this front porch.
Spring Decorating Ideas for Small Porches
We are often asked about what spring decorating ideas we have for small front porches.
Although restricted by size, small porches can really sizzle! A small porch has an advantage- it's size.
You can create the "wow" factor through color and focal points.
We offer lots of specific suggestions in our small front porch and landscaping sections.
You can make a dramatic impression by choosing the right color and color combination, selecting an object that becomes a great conversation piece, and decorating the area adjacent to your porch.
It doesn't always have place just shrubs on either side.
Lauren author of Southern Sassafras used color and just a few accents to liven up her small porch for spring.
Like many people, Lauren rents her home so she is somewhat limited. But that didn't stop her!
She washed the porch floor and rather than repainting, Lauren added a colorful rug.
This is an easy way to upgrade any porch floor and it looks great!
Lauren uses the colors in her rug on her accent pieces, the small table and birdhouse.
Using just a few colors and carrying them through on your porch can have dramatic effects.
The birdhouse was purchased at Walmart for about $5 in the craft section.
Lauren painted it with paint she already had; the jar was a thrift find.
Filled with fresh flowers the jar creates a warm and inviting look.
Lauren needed to update her cushion but couldn't find one she liked.
Ingenious, she covered it with a leftover vinyl tablecloth.
This is an inexpensive way to decorate and Lauren says "it's super easy to clean".
We appreciate Lauren sharing her spring decorating ideas with us.
Be sure to visit Lauren's blog Southern Sassafras
These plants are just starting to bloom and in a short time will provide a wide array of spring color.
Happy spring to you!
Eileen's Decoration Ideas for Spring
Spring porch decorating ideas from Eileen at The Seasonal Home
Crafty front door wreaths for springtime.
From alphabet letters to a simple square wreath for spring
Or a sweet little birdhouse wreath
We Decorated with a Tulip Theme
Love tulips in the springtime? You will enjoy our DIY tulip porch.
Painted tulips. Easy!
Pillow toppers and cheerful tulip banners to hang.
Give your porch a face lift this spring
Small Porch Makeover For Spring
See how we decorated this small porch for spring
Need to sell your home or just add appeal?
See how we used front porch decorating ideas to add curb appeal
Decorate around your five senses...
Colorful Hanging Baskets
Hanging baskets can provide you with exceptional color on your porch and create amazing curb appeal.
Placed strategically, they can also create a sense of privacy.
We give you some plant suggestions and step-by-step instructions for
putting together your basket.
Give Your Porch a Good Cleaning
Before you get too far into spring decorating ideas, don't forget to spruce up your porch.
After the winter, it needs a good freshening.
Clean around your windows, railings, and columns.
Now is a good time to clean up the steps and walkways, rake leaves from landscaping beds beside your porch, and check to make sure down spouts are in good repair.
Recipe for Streak-free Windows
It's a good time to wash the windows on your porch.
A dear friend of mine gave me a professional window washer's recipe for a great window washing solution.
Add 2 tablespoons of Dawn © dishwashing liquid to a gallon of warm water. Combine.
Then rub on windows with a soft cotton cloth.
Squeegee off and wipe window edges with a clean dry cloth. Works great.
He says to be sure to use Dawn©.
Do a little maintenance work.
Take note of things that need to be fixed.
Repair loose balusters, caulk and paint columns, and secure any loose boards.
Don't forget to take apart the light fixtures, clean the glass shades, and ensure the bulbs are working.
Another great spring decorating idea is to think about upgrading your porch light fixtures.
New fixtures, along with new door hardware can go a long way to spruce up your front porch.
A Sparkly Mosaic Hummingbird Feeder
Want one for yourself or a friend?
My sweet daughter-in-love picked this out for me for my birthday and I really love it.
The hummingbirds love our sparkly feeder.
We make our own food: 1 cup of sugar to 3 or 4 cups of water (either works).
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Create a quick focal point by putting a few bird houses close together.
A neat spring decorating idea is to hang sheers or 
Like many people, Lauren rents her home so she is somewhat limited. But that didn't stop her!
Lauren uses the colors in her rug on her accent pieces, the small table and birdhouse.
The birdhouse was purchased at Walmart for about $5 in the craft section.
Lauren painted it with paint she already had; the jar was a thrift find.
Lauren needed to update her cushion but couldn't find one she liked.
Eileen's Decoration Ideas for Spring
We Decorated with a Tulip Theme
Small Porch Makeover For Spring
Colorful Hanging Baskets
