HERE WE SPILL THE SECRETS FOR A HEAVENLY FALL-FRIENDLY PORCH

Do you remember Allie Hamilton's cosy wrap-around porch in The Notebook? Well, who doesn’t dream to have one of such? Especially when summer is fading away, recreating your porch area can elevate your outdoor oasis. Porches never fail to add a dose of luxury and if you're lucky enough to have this outdoor space, it’s time to give the attention it deserves. It ought to be inviting at the first glimpse where you and your favourite peeps can spend some quality time. While the weather is cooling down, we are here with some hot-on-style secrets behind some seriously impressive front porches.

Don’t be afraid of colours

Colours are nothing to be afraid of. If your porch is large enough, add a splash of colour with bright cushions, colourful décor items or even a brighter ceiling. Use fun colours and patterned cushions, or spray paint on your boring plastic or metal chairs in bright cheerful colours. You will love to start your day at the vibrant porch reading newspaper or magazine. Piece of advice: a pinch of blue with yellow hue can do wonders.

Picture credits: Midwest Living 

Picture credits: Midwest Living

Picture credits: Midwest Living 

Dramatise your porch swing

Frankly speaking, all it takes is one piece to enliven the space up. And for your porch, it’s that perfect swing. Cool fall breezes are best enjoyed while you’re curled up on a porch swing. You can choose to put the trendy egg chair or a classic wicker swing to spruce up your theme even better. For some extra seating, a traditional wooden porch swing cosied up with pillows can be perfect for entertaining your guests on a Sunday brunch. Plus, a complementing rustic bench can serve as a side table. 

Picture credits: Huabu

Picture credits: Huabu

Give Antiques a Second Life

Bring antique wood furniture onto your porch for a shabby chic aesthetic. Take out your Grandma’s rocking chair or that old cutlery unit from your storehouse for a perfect vintage-looking porch. Decorate the space with old-styled mirror frames or wooden boxes and you are good to go for an elegant looking front entrance. We are sure you will find excuses to spend some more time here. 

Picture credits: Steadfastconstruction.com

Picture credits: Steadfastconstruction.com

Cosy it up

Transform your porch into a cosy haven and make it your favourite escape with select fabric – washable rugs and soft throws will add a really calming warmth to the place. To add a spark of romance, you can also choose to place a few scented candles. Arrange a few potted succulents or herbs under glass cloches to echo serenity at its best, you can also add shutters to create a tall backdrop so that you can have a quick afternoon nap or a cosy evening tea with your loved ones. 

Picture credits: Interior Decisions

Picture credits: Interior Decisions

A good book, refreshing cocktail, and you've got a getaway that's just a step outside your front door. All set for the cooler evenings ahead?