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Porch Plans

ActiveLiving55+
Sep 30
2 min read

Looking to decorate your porch and being community festive?  Here are some quick steps to have your porch looking tip top!


Step 1: Clean and Prepare the Space


  • Sweep away summer debris, cobwebs, and fallen leaves from the porch floor and steps.

  • Wash down the front door and shake out or replace your doormat with a fresh seasonal option.

  • Wipe down any railings or pillars where you plan to attach or lean decorations.


Step 2: Choose a Color Palette


  • Select three or four cohesive colors to guide your design, such as traditional orange, deep burgundy, and gold.

  • Alternatively, go for a modern neutral look using white, cream, sage green, and muted rust.

  • Restricting your palette keeps the display looking intentional.


Step 3: Build Height and Anchors


  • Place large planters or urns filled with fresh autumn mums, ornamental cabbage, or asters on each side of your front door.

  • Use straw bales, wooden crates, or inverted boxes as risers to vary the heights of your secondary decor elements.

  • Tie tall elements like cornstalks securely to your porch pillars or railings for dramatic vertical impact.


Step 4: Layer Pumpkins, Gourds, and Accents


  • Cluster real pumpkins and gourds in varied sizes and contrasting colors around the base of your planters and risers.

  • Cascade pumpkins down your front steps to create a natural, abundant flow.

  • Add rustic touches like a wooden welcome sign, a cozy plaid blanket over an old chair, or thrifted lanterns with battery-operated candles.


Step 5: Hang a Fall Wreath or Swag


  • Adorn your front door with an autumnal wreath featuring faux leaves, berries, or small wired mini-pumpkins.

  • Secure a large festive ribbon to the top or bottom of the wreath to tie in your chosen color scheme.

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