Decorating & Design
5+ Front Porch Ideas To Inspire You This Spring
Updated on April 29, 2025
If you’re looking to spruce up your porch this spring, take inspiration from these urban porticos and country verandas. From refreshing your front door with a new coat of paint to replacing dated light fixtures, there are so many ways — big or small — to breathe new life into your home’s exterior. Scroll down for H&H’s best front porch ideas that will inspire your next weekend project!
Paint Your Front Door
“A splash of colour brightens up the space under the portico,” says Montreal designer Luke Havekes. Modern black accents including a pair of mailboxes and a porch pendant blend in with the exterior.
Soften Hardscaping With Manicured Plants
In Fashion designer Tu Ly’s circa-1885 Montreal rowhouse, he softened the spiky wrought-iron balustrades and gingerbread detailing with a pair of trimmed hedges.
Mix Up Short And Tall Planters
Vancouver’s lush greenery takes the stage in this front garden where a mix of short and tall planters flank the front door. “The clients love sitting out here with lemonade or tea,” says designer Jamie Deck of Shift Interiors.
Add Modern Lighting & Accessories
The homeowners of this 3,265-square-foot historical red brick charmer in downtown Guelph stand proudly in front of their circa-1907 front porch. Modern black exterior accents including a pair of outdoor sconces and a slim profile mailbox complement the Modern Farmhouse-style front door.
Consider A Pair Of Rocking Chairs
“It resembles an old romantic Tuscan villa,” says designer Halina Catherine of this stone farmhouse in Mono, Ontario. An unobstructed vista and a pair of outdoor rocking chairs makes relaxing on the wraparound porch extra special.
Paint Your Railings Black
In this Toronto home, Saara Mortson of Mortson Interior Design Inc. and Deborah Mesher of Drole House Inc. came together to blend interior with architectural design. They updated and expanded the front porch, replacing old stucco with a red brick-like tile facade and a modern black railing for contrast. Watch the full transformation here and don’t miss the built-in porch bench!