It's summer! Time to get outside and enjoy your front porch and show off your coastal home decorating style. So easy to add just a few extra details to make your front porch come alive and ready to welcome guest to the beach or lake!
Start with an indoor-outdoor rug to define the space and then build from there! Check out these ten ideas that we've been collecting for inspiration -
1. Classic Coastal! If you are unsure about your style or about creating a new style at your home, stick with blue and white stripes. No way that you can go wrong with this decorating look! White wicker always says summer to me, add blue stripes and this will work perfectly for the beach or the lake.
Our Habersham Rug in Cobalt would look great! And it's created from 100% polyester - super easy to take care of.
2. Color, Color and More Color with a dash of Shells! (so sorry, not sure of the original image source) Have to admit, we LOVE the cobalt blue mixed with orange to create a quintessential coastal look.
We do carry this rug on our site! Compass Rose Front Porch Rug
3. Why have boring planters outside outside your front door? Check out this shell encrusted gorgeous planter! And the "Beach House" sign above the front door is pretty darn fabu too! (from Traditional Home)
Maybe create a planter with your found summer seashells? Here's an idea to try >
Need a fun beach sign? Try one of these customizable Whales for your house! Can be Aqua or White, and can be printed with anything you like.
P.S. Outdoor pillows are always a sweet touch in your front porch chairs too - here are a few pretty seashell grey ones that are similar to the one above!
4. Why not create an outdoor Tiki Bar? Don't you just love this fun vintage inspired one featured in Mary Kay Andrews home on Tybee Island? Not to mention all of her lovely bright green and orange summer shades.... (P.S. I LOVE her!) Featured at the Lettered Cottage
SEA Wall Art - in case you cannot find any local vintage sources.. we have these in our store!
Or maybe a custom piece of Tiki Art would be the perfect touch?
5. Add a Nautical Screen Door! Aren't these fun???
(not sure of original source - sorry!)
So awesome! Love the whale and the door -
6. The Essential Front Porch Accessory - Add a Swing! Don't forget outdoor coastal pillows and super soft throws to cuddle up in... (seriously, this needs to be a blog post all by itself!)
Ulani Palm Pillow - great colors and right on trend!
Source: Lavin Label So pretty! Love the coastal white palette
7. Get Creative with your Driftwood Finds! Fun front porch featured in Better Homes and Garden with a diy driftwood hook right by the front door to collect your wet beach towels and other beach gear. (P.S. love the red door too!)
8. Who says art is only for inside? Go crazy and add art - just make sure that it can withstand the elements!
9. Get out the spray paint and simply redo your faded wicker - think bold colors! Keep in mind though - outdoor pillows are still the best accessory for outdoor spaces.
Some Outdoor Pillow Ideas to go in your newly painted wicker!
Love the idea of hooked pillows like in the picture above, but need to make that they are outdoor friendly. We have an entire collection of Front Porch Pillows that would be perfect!
10. The Finishing touch? Dress up your front door with a new summer wreath!
And if you need even MORE inspiration - make sure to follow our Coastal Front Porch Board on Pinterest!
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