Decorating our porch for every season is at the top of my list! I’ve said it a million times by now but I truly believe first impressions matter, so get those porches decorated! Ok but for real, it is the first place that your guests see when they arrive and it really sets the whole tone for your home. This past weekend I spruced up our sad post winter porch with new modern spring porch decor. Over the years I’ve decorated quite a few porches and I thought I’d share some of my porch decorating tips with you today.
I’m also joining several other bloggers who are sharing their own tips for decorating their homes for spring, so keep scrolling to the bottom to see everything!
MODERN SPRING PORCH DECOR
I had a few key items on my list for our porch this year, I wanted it to have a “less is more” look with just a few simple shrubs. I also wanted to mix different patterns and textures by layering rugs. I set out on an adventure to find exactly what I was looking for, it took FOUR stores but I finally found what I wanted.
One might think this post is an ad for Target, but nope I just coincidentally found everything I was looking for there! Gosh, Target always has the best stuff!
Links to everything here:
This wreath though was a DIY project! I’ll be sharing the tutorial for that on the blog soon.
Now, I want to share some of the ‘rules’ I follow when I decorate my porch for various seasons. These are just a few of the things I keep in mind when pulling my decor together.
TIPS FOR DECORATING YOUR FRONT PORCH FOR SPRING
Pick an item to ‘weight’ your look down. For me, it was this black and white outdoor rug that fit my space perfectly. The pattern draws your eye down and gives the entire look some character but it can be too much if left by itself. 
I’m a huge fan of layering rugs and that includes the porch. The black and white is the base layer and then the welcome mat gives it a little classic touch and brings texture to the space. 
This is where you want to add some heigh to your design and plants are the best/most obvious way to do this! When picking out your plants you need to keep your portions in mind. Since I have tall skinny windows and a taller front door, I need more height on each side of my door. Where some of you might be able to get away with two medium size planters with cascading flowers.
I am a huge fan of symmetry. I don’t always think things need to be ‘matchy matchy’ but I need balance in all my designs. I do typically like symmetry on my porch, what I do on the left I want to mimic on the right. In this case I chose two of the same trees, but last year I did the same clump of three planters.
Last, add the details! I added a little wreath on our front door, but you might add a few lanterns if appropriate or maybe a cute shoe tray.
Now excuse me while I sit on my front porch and enjoy this beautiful spring weather we’ve been having because you never know how long it will last!
TIPS FOR DECORATING YOUR HOME FOR SPRING
Monday – Living Rooms
Town and Country Living / Maison de Pax / Duke Manor Farm / Decor Gold
Tammy Damore / Kelly Elko / Shabbyfufu
Coming Tuesday – Dining Room
House by Hoff / Happy Happy Nester / Paint Me Pink / Craftberry Bush / Designthusiasm
Coming Wednesday – Kitchen
Sincerely, Marie Designs / The Happy Housie / Zevy Joy / A Burst of Beautiful
Tidbits / In My Own Style / Sand and Sisal / Thistlewood Farms
Coming Thursday – Porch/Entryway
Vinyet Etc. / Shades of Blue Interiors / Taryn Whiteaker / Unskinny Boppy
The Happy Housie / Bless’er House / Seeking Lavender Lane / Rooms for Rent
About Taryn Whiteaker
Taryn Whiteaker is the voice of style behind TarynWhiteaker.com (formerly Design, Dining and Diapers) ! Taryn is a previous PR/Marketing professional who got back to her creative roots after becoming a mom and now shares her passion for home decor and design for the world to see. Taryn lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband and three kids and loves coffee, the outdoors, and exploring with her family.
LOVE the layered rugs, Taryn! So crisp and fresh and welcoming!!
Oh I love that you layered your rugs, how cool! Loving the classic black and white too, modern and welcoming!
this is a great look. what are those tall plants, then, and did you fill the whole pot with soil or half soil, half something else to make it lighter?
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I love what you did here! Looks perfect!
What a unique and pretty wreath on your door! Love the look, Taryn. Thanks so much for being on the tour!
I love your front porch. The layered rug/door mat, brilliant. The tall pots with trees, you nailed it. Simple and fabulous.
Thank you so much!
Love it! The planters are not in stock at Target anymore. Where would I be able to find some similar ones? Thank you!
Hi! It looks like they are back in stock: http://bit.ly/2DJkW8l
Hi there! Love what you did with the front porch! Can you please tell me what time of plants you have in your planters. Thank You
Connie
Hi! They are Japanese Boxwood Plants :)
Lovely!! What kind of plants are those?
Hi! They are Japanese Boxwood Plants :)
Where did you get the wreath!??
Hi! It was a DIY wreath, you can view the tutorial here: https://tarynwhiteaker.com/diy-modern-spring-wreath/
There tutorial on wreath
This is absolutely beautiful! Do you know what color you used on your doors? We are in the middle of replacing our front porch door as well as some others on the house. I love this color !!
Hi! Thank you! The house was already painted this color when we moved in, so I don’t know the color. I’m so sorry!
I love your front door. Could tell where you got it? You do amazing work.
Hi! It came with our home so I don’t have a source for you, sorry! And thank you very much :)
What size is are the rugs?
Hi! A 5X7 fits our porch perfectly!
Love the wreath on the front door. Please post the FYI for the wreath.