How Do You Create A Welcoming Front Porch?
Your home is where you go to relax and enjoy family and friends. It is important that the inside of your home be welcoming and comfortable, but what about the outside? The front porch should be welcoming to visitors, so take some time to create an attractive front porch and set the mood for your home at the front door. Look for the bad. Step back and really examine the front porch. Check for peeling paint on the door or steps and examine the cement for cracks. Note any cobwebs or piles of dead leaves. Before you even think about decorating, clean up and repair anything that needs fixing. Add color. Use things that draw visitors in visually. Place a colorful, seasonal wreath on the door and set potted plants on either side of the steps or front door. Invest in an attractive but heavy-duty welcoming mat that will last through the season. Look and listen. Add things to the front porch that appeal to the ears. Hang some delicate wind chimes or install a small fountain near the porch. The s
