Entrance Porch Design Ideas

The entrance porch is the first area that greets you into a home, yet sometimes it is easy to take for granted. The reason is because it is not part of the main home, thus considered not essential. Most of the effort and budget is allotted for the more important spaces. And the porch? It becomes the recipient of left over materials here and there. But really, having an interesting porch can be all you need to create that warm and welcoming first impression. And here's the catch - it does not have to be expensive! It just need to be well thought out.

Here are some cool ideas to help you with your porch project.

In this contemporary theme, the 3 main blocks of the exterior facade are clearly defined and left true to its own color and texture. Even the door is subtly merged in the wood-finish middle volume. What actually brings them together to create the porch is the black solid canopy above, and the layered almost-floating steps below. Note how the lighting treatment is introduced in both elements which solidifies the look.
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Want some added flair? This porch is all dolled up in random lines on its door and front wall. Additional texture is injected by the rough stone that goes up beyond the porch canopy to define the space. Sleek, solid, wooden walkway is complemented by the random plants on pebbles to soften the whole look.
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Classic, cute and very personal; and all it really takes is your favorite color to make that door on your porch standout! Putting together plant pots in different shapes, a rugged mat, a comfortable seat,  all together in complementing colors, add to the unique personality of your small porch. You by it, reading your favorite book or snacking on homemade goodies will paint the perfect picture.
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But if you are bold enough to paint your entire porch wall in that color you really love, then take the challenge! This charming blue wall sidings is all you need to make your front porch the focal point of your residential picture and what a lovely, warm sight!  For more design ideas from Pinterest, click here. 

If your house is leaning on rustic and you love to be greeted by lush greenery, this should inspire you. Those horizontal and vertical lines perfectly blends with the elaborately carved door, all in the same color hue, which makes the green standout. The solid light-colored rocks that cuts through the unstained wood floor completes the rustic, organic look.
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