9 Fabulous Ideas for Porch Decor

Warmer weather equals more time outside with family and friends. Having a fabulous porch, terrace or deck that is welcoming and attractive is key to creating memories during lazy summer days.

I am excited to share 9 incredible ideas for porches and porch decor from talented bloggers all around the country. There is a wide range of styles, colors and suggestions with projects that are simple to a bit more challenging. And if you are anything like me, I love to see what others are doing with their homes and spaces. Today’s post has every home style imaginable~from mountain log cabin to farmhouse. A big hug and thank you to Rachel at The Pond’s Farmhouse for coordinating this porch roundup.

So let’s get started!

A Look at Our Back Terrace Refresh by Mary from Life at Bella Terra

If you are visiting Life at Bella Terra for the first time, thank you for stopping by and welcome! My name is Mary and we have a unique, historical property right in the middle of the Phoenix, Arizona. When most people think of the southwest, they think cactus and desert, but our property is lush and filled with gardens, an orchard and even chickens. I love to cook, paint, entertain, decorate, garden and have an occasional successful DIY! Today, I am happy to show you how we gave our back terrace an update and some love.

Here is a view of the entry to the back terrace through the rose garden. Our back terrace is a large, covered space with functional spaces that provide cooking, dining, and gathering. From lots of scrubbing to adding a new tile backsplash to the BBQ area, click here to see the detailed post on the complete back terrace update.

5 Summertime Porch Tips from Rachel at The Ponds Farmhouse

My sweet friend, Rachel is the epitome of Southern warmth and charm. She is a talented, busy gal and has an eclectic decorating style, mixing old and new, rustic and modern. Not only does she share her curated style, DIY, thrifting/vintage shopping adventures, decorating and entertaining ideas, Rachel is one of those people who just makes you feel good by reading her blog. Here is her post on 5 Summertime Porch Tips, I am sure you will enjoy it!

The Prettiest Thrift Flip Idea for the Front Porch by Stacy Ling

Stacy Ling, from Bricks ‘n Blooms, is near and dear to my heart for many reasons. We both love to garden and I get to enjoy her beautiful New Jersey garden when mine is burnt to a crisp here in the summer. Stacy and her husband recently purchased a lovely home and it is so fun to watch Stacy work her magic on this unique property. She is energetic, creative and you will learn so much from this talented person. If you love a bargain and repurposing things, check out her post on The Prettiest Thrift Flip Idea for the Front Porch here.

Curb Appeal on a Budget ~ Robyn from Robyn’s French Nest

Robyn is a wife, mother and teacher to an incredibly talented and musical family. In spite of her busy schedule, she has time to write her blog, Robyn’s French Nest, which is filled with home decor, thrifting, Diy and design ideas. If you love a good before and after picture, you must see this post where she shares the budget friendly transformation of the front of her home. You will just want to sit here on a porch swing and visit with this talented blogger. See her post on this attractive sitting area here.

Life is Better on the Porch: The Joys of Porch Life by Wendy from WM Design House

I just discovered Wendy from WM Design House and her contagious smile makes you want to become friends. She is so innovative (can you turn an antique farm disc into a water feature?) and lives in an 1897 home. Her porch is full of colorful ideas and in this post, you can see how it looks through the seasons. And she has an adorable dog, so what’s not to like? I look forward to learning more from Wendy and you can too. See her beautiful home and welcoming front porch here.

Summer Porch Decor in Blue and White~Kristin from White Arrows Home

I first met Kristin in 2018 at a one day blogging conference and so admire everything she does. Kristin and her family (5 children) live in a gorgeous log cabin home on a lake in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. We all know how family life can keep you busy, but in addition to her blog, Kristin owns a store, hosts a podcast and a million other things. If you follow her, you can see all that she does and watch her home change from season to season. She is as genuine and as down to earth as can be. See her front porch and all its blue and white touches here.

Backyard Conversation Set and Fire Pit Patio Reveal by Dabbling and Decorating

Ann, from Dabbling and Decorating lives in Maine and therefore I feel like we are both New Englanders at heart (I was born and raised in Connecticut). I have fond memories of visiting Maine in the summer and just love this new addition to Ann’s gorgeous property. The view from this conversation area is just stunning. Ann owns both a home in Vermont and coastal Maine and I can guarantee you won’t be disappointed in her antique, vintage finds and DIY projects! Come and see this conversation area and fire pit here.

7 Simple Outdoor Summer Decorating Ideas by KariAnne at Thistlewood Farms

Perhaps the person most responsible for encouraging me to start a blog is KariAnne from Thistlewood Farms. KariAnne is so generous with her time, experience and guidance in helping other achieve their goals. Back in 2018, I attended a one-day blogging seminar at KariAnne’s beautiful old home in Dallas, Texas where I met so many wonderful people. Yes, I stood on this very porch! I left that day realizing how little I know about blogging, but have continued to be inspired to try to do my best. KariAnne is a powerhouse and here are her ideas on how to decorate outdoors for summer.

Beinvenue Summer Porch Tour ~ Amber from Follow the Yellow Brick Home

Amber owns an 1921 yellow brick home (hence her blog, Follow the Yellow Brick Home) so I feel like we are instantly connected by virtue of old home ownership. If you love a French Country Garden theme, then this is the place for you. Topiaries, vintage pots and lavender are all special elements on Amber’s front porch. Isn’t that hat just perfect for this time of year? An experienced music teacher and realtor, it would be such fun to sit and visit with Amber on her charming front porch. You can see it all here.

Thank you so much for joining me today and I hope you are inspired by everyone’s ideas and suggestions. How will you make your outdoor porch or terrace an extra special destination this summer?

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