Front porch/landing ideas
I'm looking for ideas for the small front porch/landing of our new build modern "Craftsman-style" home (it's probably loosely Craftsman). Specifically, I'm thinking of a chair or small bench that I could fit on the landing along with some planters, but I have no idea of what style or colour or what would look good in terms of size.
I love the colour of our front door, so that won't be changing (it's getting touch ups next week from an unfortunate wreath incident), though I will most likely switch the front door hardware and house numbers out to bronze or a darker colour at some point for contrast. I also appreciate fun and quirky things, as illustrated by our doormat.
Stonework and landscaping will need to wait until at least next year since the lot still needs to settle so ignore the builder pavers. I do have big ideas for a stone landing with built-in planters and brick columns with light posts where the pavers are now (extended out to a larger area of course) so we may be living with the current set-up for a few more years. So in the meantime, I'll just need to dress up the landing.
Finally, please excuse the embarrassing Christmas lights, it's been a very wet spring and since the lot next door isn't sodded yet we can't get the ladder up on the side of the house without it sinking in and falling over. They're coming off this weekend even though my husband keeps arguing that Christmas is only a few months away at this point...
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Front Porch Ideas
Comments (12)I agree that in order for the house to look welcoming, the way to the front door must appear visible. There needs to be a spacious landing the full width of the porch. The walk needs to be least 4' wide, and 5' is OK. Walks can be widened and decorated at the same time by adding a border of brick (an 8" strip) running along each side. (If the walk is too close to the home, I would not add a strip of brick on the side that makes it even closer.) If there is too much to be changed, it might be better to demolish the old walk and create a new one. I would not run a second walk straight out unless there is NEED for it. As far as making the scene look cozy, there needs to be no spaces that should be filled with plants, left empty. The obvious one is along the wall with two windows. There should be some shrubs growing below the windows. The next place is below the purple-leaved tree. A circular bed of groundcover would enhance the scene. If we had a wider view, we might see something similar is needed at the right half of the yard. Achieving coziness is not helped by letting things become untidy. The lower branches on the trees are impeding the view of the house and the canopies need to be lifted and tidied up. I think the house would become very plain looking without the shutters. They're an important trim piece. With modern windows, we all know no one actually uses shutters for storms, and that they're just decorative. So they don't need to close -- or even look like it -- in order to be valid....See MoreLooking for ideas for a front porch only on left front
Comments (16)A great option could be a pergola. There are many sizes that would look wonderful in front of your farmhouse! Once you have a solid foundation your options are endless! Or once you have your front porch built we can make a custom pergola to fit your area. https://outdoorlivingtoday.com/shop/pergola-with-retractable-canopy/...See MoreFront Porch Ideas
Comments (2)Looks like your steps have sunk and thus pulled away. I agree with GN. Get a concrete contractor in there and get it fixed right. This handsome home deserves it....See MoreIdeas About What To Do About Height Of Front Porch?
Comments (9)They look pretty normal height to me. I dont understand why anyone would have a complaint about them. I guess, I qualify for elderly, since I am 84, but, they wouldnt be any problem for me. In fact, my front porch looks almost exactly the same. I have one step,at, the door used most, but, it also looks about the same height. I would just leave them alone. I think a railing along the front would be nice, so someone doesnt accidentally step to close to the end, and fall off. Thats far more dangerous, than your steps. More so, because, the porch is fairly narrow....See MoreRelated Professionals
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PRO- 7 years agoHere's a picture of our full house. I put a small planter together today because I couldn't find anything else I liked (we already had the pot) and I'm going to start looking online for bigger pots. As a note, we're in Canada's capital so the houses are very close in suburban areas (close to the city) unless you move to more rural areas. Though I have attached a view of our back view which is the reason we bought here!
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