Front Porch Decorating Ideas for Spring 2024

Spring has sprung! The most inspiring season of the year is finally here; the weather is starting to rise, the days are longer, and the hope for a better season is still alive. You might be ready to welcome guests back into the home soon, after almost a year of not being able to see loved ones. Why not welcome them back with open arms and show off your epic new patio? You might be thinking about porch décor ideas and porch designs. Show off your personality to the neighbors and wondering eyes. Maybe do a best patio contest? We guarantee our front porch décor ideas will make everyone look twice. The beauty of spring is that you can DIY your home entrance no matter if you have a small porch or house porch. We will give you some tips for front porch decorating ideas for spring that can you recreate by using artificial outdoor plants and trees.

Top 16 Porch Design Trends

 

Modern Farmhouse

We know many of you love modern farmhouses, and for a good reason. We all love the cozy, homey vibes the wood accents bring. There's just something so familiar with this style trend. One of our favorite tips for enhancing the beauty of this rustic-inspired home entrance space is to add olive trees on the side of the front door. Not only are the olive trees trendy right now, but they bring an aura of the Mediterranean that can't be replicated in many climates. It is challenging to grow an olive tree and have olives sprouting. Luckily, our outdoor, safe olive trees have faux olives that look so real you'll want to pick at them.

Two small artificial trees in a white urn decorated next to a large wooden front door

 

Midcentury Modern

If your design aesthetic is more mid-century modern, then an open porch might be the better option. When thinking about front porch furniture ideas, add furniture with natural materials and a clean color palette that looks simple. Perhaps the most distinct feature of mid-century modern design is nature. If your patio has natural elements such as trees or plants, this will help keep the aesthetic. Consider using planters that can juxtapose natural materials such as textured or tripod planters. Even if you crave some flowers, try adding faux flowers in a modern planter; this way, you can keep the same look even for summer. Enthusiast of this home décor style are fans of snake, shrubs, olive, and perennials. Consider using artificial plants to ensure they look perfect year-round without maintenance.

Two large wreaths hanging on a two-door entrance

Image credit: @greenvalleygable

Rustic

There's no place like home. And rustic home décor living will have you feeling homey all the time. If you have a small space, you might be looking for some small porch ideas; need not worry, you can still achieve your dream look even with a reduced area. Florals for spring make rustic-inspired homes ready for spring. Add florals or plants such as shrubs to a wooden planter that adds a cozy, warm touch. Don't forget about the wreath! Add one that can bring color, welcoming all guests with a friendly greeting. We recommend going for warm, subtle colors like brown, grey or black with some neutral colored seat cushions for outdoor furniture. Set the scene, bring the intimate feeling of a café with these distressed lanterns that can house a candle.

A close up of an artificial wreath hanging on a front door

Image credit: @greenvalleygable

Traditional

You might not be in the "trendy" style decors of today. Your personality has a classic vibe, and you'd like to reflect that in your outdoor patio. For spring, there's nothing more traditional than florals. Add a floral spring-inspired wreath to the front door and welcome all guests with a warm greeting. To enhance your entrance's beauty, we recommend using some topiaries that deliver a fresh, polished look. Get some patio chairs and place two at each side for a cohesive look and feel. For a bit of pop of color, curate with some flowers in a pot. These timeless ideas will brighten your home during the new season.

 Two small bushes inside tall black urns decorated on both sides of a fenced front entrance

Vintage

When you think of vintage, renaissance and not trendy pops into mind, but vintage can be just as cool as any modern style. Especially with the rising popularity of grand millennial décor style, many look for that homey feel that is familiar and reflects your style décor. Opt for an eclectic style with your vintage aesthetic, but don't mistake it for looking messy by using too much color. Think of it as a refined boho style with a bit of pop of color. For example, you can look into adding colorful seats from an antique shop or flea market and then pair them with a woven rug rich in color and texture. For the seat cushions, look for some floral patterns, don't be scared of color, stick to a color scheme; it makes things a lot easier. Once you have the main ticket items, fill in those bare corners of the home with oversized pots and colorful blooms with vines spilling over the large planters. This creates an eye-pleasing porch rich in hues and textures.


Boho

One of the fastest-growing style trends and for a good reason. Forget about the hippie days! We're talking more Tulum vacation vibes. Look for outdoor safe jute rugs and woven accents. For a little more color, pair with textiles rich in texture and hues. Look into hanging plants to add on top of furniture and transport yourself to the jungle effortlessly. Recreate the rainforest look with some green, always perfect outdoor faux plants. You might be thinking that succulents are the only types of plants for boho styles but there many others that complement this trend. For example, you can try displaying traveler's palm, olive tree, Dracaena, or snake plants for a fun look. Don't be scared that these faux plants look fake; you can make fake plants look more real.

Small bush from Nearly Natural in a tall white urn next to a large column
Greek Revival

Greek Revival front porch is definitely one of the best styles to emulate and for good reasons. To emulate this style, simply hang a striking olive wreath on your front door then adorn your porch table with faux peonies arranged beautifully on a vase.

Two porch chairs with cushions on a front porch, on the sides two tall artificial trees from Nearly Natural
Caribbean Style

Embrace that relaxing Caribbean vibes by surrounding your front porch with a few fancy faux Golden Cane artificial palm trees. These faux palms can definitely bring beach vibes right into your home no matter the season.


Tuscan Countryside

The simple aesthetics of the Tuscan Countryside is just one of the many reasons why homeowners are drawn to this style. To nail this style on your front, simply add a high-quality faux olive tree on each side of your front door then pot a few colorful faux flowers to adorn the different corners of your porch.

Two beach chairs made out of wood with a pillow, between them is a tall artificial tree from Nearly Natural
Victorian Style

From opulent decors to vibrant plant displays, the Victorian-style porch is definitely one to consider. Welcome your guests to a fabulous Victorian-style porch by adorning the area with sizeable bougainvillea arranged perfectly in pretty urns.

Tropical Style

Clearly, you don't have to board planes or travel long distances to enjoy the warm aesthetics of the tropics. From the different faux palm trees to artificial orchids and bush plants in beautiful pots, you definitely create a tropical garden in the comfort of your own porch.

 

Coastal Style

A cozy coastal front porch holds great potential in adding a relaxing outdoor space to your home. Add more artificial plants to your porch using planters of different sizes to add layers and enhance visual interest in the space.

 Two small artificial trees from Nearly Natural decorated next to a front door

Traditional Southern

Whether you live in the south or you just want to add a southern charm to your home, the Traditional Southern porch is a great option for you. Aside from adding artificial plants in beautiful planters on the porch, you can also include hanging plants in the mix as these can absolutely increase your property's curb appeal.

 

Shabby-Chic

Create a stunning shabby-chic porch in your abode and coming home will never be sweeter. Aside from putting some throw pillows and rugs for extreme comfort, potted and hanging plants are also a must, especially the artificial ones that don't require much to maintain.

 A tall artificial olive tree decorated on a front porch, next to a wooden chair and wooden bench, behind is a brick wall

Mediterranean

Since your porch is the first thing that you will see whenever you arrive from a long day at work, then opting for a Mediterranean-themed porch is a great way to go. While you're at it, surround your porch with stunning faux bougainvillea as this flower is symbolic of beauty and passion.

 Two small wooden tables infront of a white couch in an outdoor porch, behind is a large wooden wall, and next to the sofa is a tall artificial tree

Contemporary

Since contemporary porches are all about simplicity and elegance, you can opt for this theme and elevate it by making use of planters that are oozing with personality.

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8 comments

Can you tell me what the tree is shown in picture Traditional Southern ( the door says 10300) and there is black & white striped rug on the porch.

Patti Childress

What plants are shown in:
Trad. South
Victorian Style
Vintage?
What materials are your outdoor plant items made of? Can you replant in your own planters? My goal is to replant cover with soul and to add real flowers around their base to make it look more realistic

Patti

Was so interesting I can’t stop skipping around because didn’t have time to read it now I didn’t want to put it down looking forward to some uninterrupted time to read

Bobbie Wilks

This was

Bobbie Wilks

I’ve been looking for front porch ideas for awhile, I live in the Arizona desert and it’s been a mission finding greenery that can survive in the heat. I’m so happy I discovered Nearly Natural, I can recreate my summer dream patio with fake palm trees even the dog thinks its real :) this blog post is great. Soo many good tips, I can’t wait to see the olive tree. Even my husband likes them.

Cary Lopez

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