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Home » From the Blog » COZY UP YOUR PORCH FOR SPRING

COZY UP YOUR PORCH FOR SPRING

by Regina 21 Comments

Does your porch need a post winter refresh? I’m sharing how to cozy up your porch for spring with a few ideas.

Are you a porch fan? One where you can sit and watch the world go by?

Me too! As much as I love our deck, there is just something about a porch.

Today I’m part of a Blog Hop hosted by my good friend Wendy of WMDesign House. If you are coming by from Jennifer of Cottage on Bunker Hill, welcome. Have a seat on the rocker, and I’ll be right back with a glass of lemonade and some fresh baked brownies.

I’m Regina and this is Saved From Salvage. I love to share DIYs, Furniture Flips, Upcycling projects and more. I’m so glad you are here.

Table of Contents

  • PORCHES
  • OUR PORCH
  • HOW TO RAISE THE “COZY” QUOTIENT
    • SEATING
    • TABLES
    • PILLOWS AND CUSHIONS
    • PLANTS
    • SHELF – LADDER – STEP STOOL – BENCH
    • WREATH
    • VINTAGE PIECES
    • RUGS / DOOR MATS / THROWS
    • LIGHTING
    • More Like This

PORCHES

My childhood home didn’t have a true porch, it was really just a small space at the top of our concrete steps.

We’d sit outside and when a neighbor would stop by to visit, we called it “stoop sitting.”

When my son was young, we rented a wing of a historic farmhouse with a huge wrap around porch.

It was big enough for a hammock, it had a rope attached to the railing and you could swing yourself. I loved it.

Do you like to spend time on your porch? I do, and if you want to see why come along and I’ll show you.

a white chair with a pillow and cushion and a copy of a spring magazine
perfect spot to read a favorite spring magazine
THE PORCH BEFORE – OH MY

OUR PORCH

This past year Carmine redid our porch. It was made of wood, the deck boards needed to be painted every year and since it is where we come and go every day with the dogs, it would get muddy and be difficult to keep clean. The railing and columns were beginning to rot so it was definitely time.

We headed to Home Depot and picked out new deck boards made from composite. You know the kind that never need to be painted and can be easily cleaned? Now the only thing I do to it is the occasional blower which is a favorite past time of mine.

Now it looks amazing and I’m even more excited to spend time there.

I think our pups love it as much as we do, they can spend hours laying out front waiting for the neighborhood dogs to walk by.

DEMPSEY ENJOYING THE PORCH

HOW TO RAISE THE “COZY” QUOTIENT

For me the easiest way to make my porch comfy is to add items that make me happy. I want my space to be inviting and “cozy” not stark and cold. So how do I achieve that comfortable look on my porch?

SEATING

I began with rockers, these Polywood rockers were the best investment. I actually put them together myself and I am not even a fan of written directions. They are durable and clean up easily.

The Rockers

I have two of them on the porch.

TABLES

The next item is a spot between my rockers to lay a drink, my book or phone or decor. Any type of table or bench would do. Last year I made this Side Table out of concrete and I love it.

ROUND SIDE TABLE WITH FLOWERS ON TOP
MY DIY CONCRETE SIDE TABLE

PILLOWS AND CUSHIONS

One of my favorite things to do is to change my throw pillow for each season. I find it one of the easiest ways to cozy up my porch. For spring I chose these beautiful pillows and seat covers from HomeGoods.

THE BEAUTIFUL PILLOWS AND CUSHIONS

Often I make the pillow covers. I’ve used table runners and napkins before, you don’t have to buy the whole pillow.

PLANTS

Another item that elevates the laid back feeling of a porch is plants. It’s still a little chilly in Maryland but I do have some plants out already.

I don’t think you can have too many. It’s too early for the hanging ferns, but as soon as they are out in the stores I will pick up three and hang them along the porch.

PLANTS ON A PORCH
A FEW PLANTS

I am so drawn to the look of ferns hanging on porches. Inevitably within 2 days of putting up our ferns, our local house finches decide to build nests in each of them.

MY 3 YEAR OLD GERANIUMS

A few years ago I found this hutch on bulk trash day in our neighborhood. It lived on the porch all summer into fall, and used it as a potting station. I adored it being there.

Someone who lives here didn’t love it even a little bit, so it finally came in and was revamped. It got taken apart and I made two different pieces from it, and while they are lovely, I still miss the whole thing on our porch.

VINTAGE HUTCH ON MY PORCH DECORATED WITH POTTING SUPPLIES
BULK TRASH DAY FIND

SHELF – LADDER – STEP STOOL – BENCH

Ok back to the porch now. I found this little wicker tv stand at the thrift store and liked the material so I picked it up for $12. It doesn’t matter if it gets ruined in the weather, so I added it to the porch for spring. It gives me a space to decorate and even store some of my favorite gardening and outdoor books and some gardening tools.

MY TV STAND FOR $12

WREATH

Having something seasonal on my front door is a must for me. Maybe because it helps me remember what season we are in. It isn’t always a wreath, sometimes a basket or another type of decor but always something. For Spring I have this cute grapevine wreath with bunnies and carrots, perfect for Easter.

MY SPRING WREATH

VINTAGE PIECES

Vintage items just scream cozy to me. It’s ok to mix old and new and that’s exactly what I’ve done.

DIY EGG WREATH

I have a vintage window propped up with a small egg wreath I made last year. In front of the window is a vintage watering can with some spring stems inside.

VINTAGE GOODNESS

A galvanized sap bucket holds some pretty yellow daisies just waiting to be planted. An old piece of slate roofing sits propped up against the house with a painted bunny.

MY SAP BUCKET

I also have a vintage wooden scoop with seeds ready to be planted

RUGS / DOOR MATS / THROWS

Another fun item to change with the seasons is door mats and rugs. I don’t have a rug anywhere but under the doormat in the winter. Once spring comes, I like to add a small throw rug into the mix. It adds a layer of comfort and it’s a great way to tie in your colors. This buttery yellow rug pulls color from the pillows and the flowers.

I a throw addict for sure, I always have them around. This is a pitiful picture of one of our dogs enjoying the blankets on the porch. Now if this isn’t a picture of a cozy front porch, I don’t know what is.

LIGHTING

Doesn’t everything look better with lights? I’ve added candles for out front but I do have my party lights on the deck and out back. In our neighborhood we are not allowed to have them out front, or I probably would.

I so hope you have enjoyed all this porch inspiration. Next be sure to visit Amy from Amy Sadler Designs to see her fabulous door.

Vintage wheel barrel on front porch decorated for spring with a rabbit
WM Design House
Robyn’s French Nest
White Lilac Farmhouse
Bricks ‘N Blooms
the number 10
The Ponds Farmhouse
Saved From Salvage
Cottage on Bunker Hill
Thistle Key Lane
Tatertots and Jello
Amy Sadler Designs

I hope you get some time outside soon to enjoy your porch, steps, deck or wherever makes your heart happy.

If you want to see what’s going on behind the scenes at Saved From Salvage, visit this week’s LATELY ON THE LAKE.

XO, Regina

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  1. Wendy says

    April 6, 2023 at 11:33 AM

    Your porch is beautiful, Regina. I love the colors you used and all of the great details you added. I will be right over for the brownies and lemonade. Thank you for joining me today.

    Reply
    • Regina says

      April 6, 2023 at 11:45 AM

      Thanks so much for including me Wendy. Btw – I still need that link for your beautiful rug!

      Reply
  2. Renae Frey says

    April 6, 2023 at 12:31 PM

    Your porch is gorgeous, my friend. I love all of the pretty details

    Reply
  3. Jennifer Howard says

    April 6, 2023 at 12:44 PM

    It looks great!! I’m with you Regina, that was an amazing find and it looked awesome on your porch!! Some people just can’t see our creative vision!!

    Reply
  4. Michelle | Thistle Key Lane says

    April 6, 2023 at 3:54 PM

    Save a brownie and lemonade for me, I’ll be right over! I’m enjoying your beautiful spring porch tour so much and I’m completely smitten with your sweet dogs. They look like they are living their best life!

    Reply
    • Regina says

      April 6, 2023 at 5:09 PM

      Thanks Michelle – Yes I think they make out pretty well with us!

      Reply
  5. RACHEL HARPER says

    April 7, 2023 at 7:36 AM

    Regina,
    Your porch looks beautiful for Spring. So fun doing these together.

    Reply
  6. Stacy says

    April 7, 2023 at 9:27 AM

    Regina, your porch looks amazing!

    Reply
  7. Cara says

    April 10, 2023 at 3:15 PM

    I see those bunnies I so love! Your porch looks great. I wish we had a large porch to decorate and lounge on to see the world go by, but it is small on this old house.

    Reply
  8. Debra Oliver says

    April 12, 2023 at 11:38 AM

    Oh Regina, that cabinet was amazing. I think I have that same someone who doesn’t appreciate my vintage pieces. Can you imagine that he thinks they’re junk? I pinned that photo its just such great inspiration!!

    Reply
  9. Richella J Parham says

    April 13, 2023 at 9:09 AM

    Your porch looks just lovely! So warm and inviting–just what a porch should be. I need to get to work on mine!

    Thanks so much for joining the Grace at Home party at Imparting Grace. I’m featuring you this week!

    Reply
  10. Elizabeth@pineconesandacorns says

    April 16, 2023 at 10:02 PM

    REgina, your porch looks like the perfect place to enjoy a coffee int he morning, and a drink in the afternoon or to while away the day with a book.

    Reply

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