Is it odd to be posting about sprucing up my back porch when it’s almost winter outside? Probably so, but here in the South we can use our back porches almost year round, depending on the day of the week. Just this past weekend, Coach and I were sitting outside as Miss A played on her swing set in the back yard. I mean, sure, we had our jackets on, but it was a sunny 60 degree day and it was so nice!
We love this space out here and it’s slowly, but surely coming together to be a welcoming space when we have people over.
Here’s what it looked like for a couple of years after we moved in …
Our grill, some kid’s toys and lawn chairs were not very nice or welcoming. And then this is the progress we made two summers ago …
Ahh! Finally a nice place to sit. And I shared some of my wish list items 🙂 …
Recently I headed to my local Ace Hardware and picked up some new items on my wish list.
I loved the sturdy resin weave Hampton coffee table that looks great with my existing furniture. I love this type of furniture for the outdoors because it’s rust-resistant and so easy to clean. The glass top is a nice touch too. I was a little worried about having a glass top with a preschooler, but she doesn’t mess with it and I like the flat surface for decorating and sitting our drinks or other things on it.
I was soooo excited to get rid of the patio table we were using as a side table over there on the right side. (You can see it in one of the progress pictures above.) My intention was to build a side table and a coffee table, but I don’t know how long wood furniture would last out here. Probably a while since it’s a covered patio, but I didn’t want to deal with mold and mildew on the wood.
So, I loved the durable, yet light weight resin wicker side tables that are easy to move around where needed and the perfect size for our porch.
I also picked up this pretty entrance mat that not only makes this space look nicer, but keeps the dirt and leaves out of my kitchen! I love how big it is.
And I added a pop of color with some poinsettias, which I promptly brought inside after my photo shoot. I’ll fill this pretty hanging basket with some fun colorful flowers in the spring.
Over time I’ll add more to this space, but I think it’s turned out pretty well and ready to entertain some neighbors and friends whenever the time is right. I’m thinking bonfires with roasted marshmallows this winter. What do you think??
Do you use your outdoor space year round, or do you have to pack it all up for the winter?
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Annette says
My entrances really do need sprucing up and I’d start with fresh paint, new mats, and new locks/handles.
courtney b says
I would put a couple really cute statues and maybe some flowers.
Thank you!
Rachel Traudt says
I would love a new front door, but even just painting it would spruce it up. Planters for the front would also be nice.
Becky Weber says
i would like to get some flower boxes and some new things to dress up the front porch’
Katie says
I’d fix my front porch which is basically falling apart from years of subsidence problems. If there was anything left after that I’d want to replace the bush that’s been damaged by the porch sinking.
Jenni T says
Paint, landscaping and some sweet accessories!
adina says
would love some planters and some rugs/mats
Derrick Johnson says
I would get a new door. My backdoor looks rough. :-/
T Michelle Trump says
I would love some new plants and a fire pit!
Melanie Montgomery says
A nice wreath and maybe some wooden box planters.
Thomas Murphy says
I would paint and get some plants.
Amanda Sakovitz says
i like to put pots and plants
Emily @ The Small Stuff Counts says
Wow! This looks great! I love seeing how easily a small space can be transformed. We just bought our first home and I’m anxious to get to work on making the small patio into a cozy space once the Iowa snow melts this spring. Thanks for the inspiration!
ellen casper says
Lots of flowers in window boxes
Daniel Scott says
We need to paint the front door. I would also like to build some planter boxes for the front entrance too.
Rebekah says
I need a storm door and some potted plants.
Courtney says
Cute porch. Love the resin tables! I could really use that Ace gift card to spruce up our front porch. We’ve been in our new house for 2 years and the front porch has not a single thing on it, so I need some outdoor furniture to fill up that space!
Mary @ 120 Spring Street says
Your porch looks great!
vera wilson says
Before Christmas make a nice 1/2 bushel basket with pine cones/holly and spray snow on them. Sit by the front door. Also hang a Fall Colors Wreath on the Door for Halloween thru Thanksiving.
Karin A. says
Can’t do much now until spring, but the house is in desperate need of paint.
Rochel S says
With some manicured bushes
Wanda McHenry says
We just moved here in July and have new patio furniture that we haven’t used yet. But, we need a new screen door for the sliding glass door and I want to create a tropical setting, but need to do some pinterest hunting.
Melissa Mazzur says
I would buy an outdoor area rug!
Deb K says
I would get some new plants and lights!
Rachael Deaton says
I am in desperate need of new patio furniture! I had to sell my old set during our last move (military). Finding quality things that last through frequent moves is hard.
Jennifer Marie says
I would love to get a new door.
Claire Quaile says
I’d do a bit of painting.. add some seasonal plants and a few hanging baskets and maybe a new porch mat
Susan Christy says
I would paint my front porch.
Birdiebee says
I need two new screen doors, add some plants and buy some new patio furniture.
Laura says
Our driveway needs some serious paving!
tammigirl says
We need to get landscaping in order, but my heart’s desire is to have a portico at the front door stoop. And a gorgeous storm door.
Kris O says
Love your transformation! I would get new front entry lights and a new welcome mat. New landscaping is desperately needed, but no funds for it yet.
Melissa Teears says
I would add more bushes and potted plants
Heidi B says
I have so many things not sure where I would start.
Kim R says
I meant to say that I bought the rope at Ace. Shout out to the good folks at the Blue Ridge Georgia Ace Hardware!
Kim R says
I recently bought a heavy duty rope to suspend a hanging bed swing I purchased for mu porch. I would love to add a couple of plants and a side table. I really like your new tables!
e michelle says
I would love to plant some roses in the flower beds under the windows. I would also like a new mat and to put some kind of tree in the front yard!
e michelle says
I would love to plant some roses in the flower beds under the windows.
Barbara Montag says
I’d do some veggie planting in pots and add some of those neat banner flags.
thank you
Kim says
paint my front door and shutters.
Claudia says
I would buy plants and paint , Thank you!
Stephanie Phelps says
I would spruce mine up with lighting and new sitting as well as some nice flowers!
LinhC says
I would get pretty pillows for the chairs.
David says
I would add some landscaping rocks to our flower beds.
Linda F. says
I would re-paint the front door.
Shelley says
I would paint the front door a pretty color and change the porch light 🙂
Sarah Hayes says
id like to paint our door
steve weber says
I would spruce up the outside by re-doing the walkway to the front door.
Kristen says
I’d love a little chair or a bench.
James Robert says
I would get a new railing for our porch, ours just broke so now it is not too safe
Cindy Trobaugh says
Its Beautiful! I would Spruces up My 3 Season Porch,It needs some Life breath into it.Thanks.Cindy….
Jessica To says
I need to add some flowers and mulch around my front door and back patio.
Pamela Smith says
Our back door definitely needs a facelift and we could use some good lighting too!
Sonya Morris says
I would love to get a small table and put something pretty on it for my front porch.
Lauren says
I would add outdoor pillows to our bench, a new welcome mat, and maybe some plants if I won. Thank you for the giveaway and the opportunity to win!
Linda says
I don’t participate in giveaways, but I just wanted to say that your photos are lovely. Warm greetings from Montreal, Canada. 🙂
lyndsey says
I would put some mini pine trees in cement pots and add some cool lanterns too!
Laura J says
I would love to add some comfortable chairs to sit down on and a motion light! Make it look more homey!
Jennifer says
I actually am in the process of moving, like tomorrow! A long drive ahead, to an apartment that Ive only seen a few fuzzy pics of! So, who knows for sure? I have been told it “could use soom work ??????? Its a surprise! Happy Holidays to All!
jessica says
I would get a new light…and a new mat for my door…or one of those outdoor heaters! oh the possibilities! Thanks for the giveaway!! Have a wonderful weekend!
Jess
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom says
We really need new patio furniture and I would love to get a vibrant rug to go under it all, too!
Cyndia Montgomery says
I live in the South too, and use my outdoor spaces at least three seasons a year. I finally got some really cool vintage iron garden furniture for the back yard, and am working on the front porch. I need a new swing, and lots of comfy pillows so I can chill out there and read!
Chelsea G. says
I would like to get a larger porch light!
Megan says
I live in Missouri so year round is not always an option, but I’d love to spruce up our front porch. It needs some TLC…
Elle P. says
I’d like to add nice lights to the walkway to the door.
Terri Hughes says
I could use some new chairs for the front porch. Thanks!
Gail McMurray says
I would buy new cushions for my chairs.
Cheryl Abdelnour says
I would add some planters and a wreath. I have also been wanting to get a sled to decorate at the entrance to our home.
MARTHA says
Need some new potting plants spruced up and some pillows !!!! TY
lesley says
i would like a few more sago palms and to put some pretty new lights out front. we also need to repaint the patio floor.
Sara K. says
I sure could use it to spruce up my front porch area. We moved in 11 years ago and it still looks blah to me! Could paint our front door and spruce up the flowerbed area.
Beth says
I would spruce up by redoing the flower beds around both porches, planting new flowers and shrubs.
HS says
I’ll spruce up the outside entrances of my home with plants and flowers.
Nicole Dziedzic says
I would use the gift card to add a new colorful outdoor rug, some fresh potted plants, and some new decorative pillows to my bench.
Kerri KC says
I would love to repaint the front door a cool color and restain the shutters!
Cheryl ♔ CFoleysShop ♔ says
Some new rugs and cushions would really look nice out there! It’s a bit tired looking right now 😛
Lisa Cooper says
My screened porch needs some sprucing up!
Sharon says
I would add some lights and planters to the deck!
Elena says
I would paint the backyard fence
Stacy says
Little by little I have been tackling our outside spaces, but I have not worked on our screened in porch or our outdoor deck. We live in New England, so it’s a bit harder to be outside year round. I love your patio furniture though!
Janet W. says
I would love to add a solar fountain on our walkway area.
Donna Marie says
I would redo my porch flooring and maybe get a new rug. I have a dog so it’s hard to decorate, but I manage to do some on the wall! Redoing the porch flooring would make it easier to sweep it and it would look better year round!!!
Mary says
I would get some furniture like yours for our porch, ideally a sectional. And some cute string lights.
Ellen V says
I could use some new planters. I have this same furniture.
Heather says
Funny! I was JUST sitting on my back porch a few days ago thinking about how I want to change it up. It is cramped, messy, and needs a whole lof of everything…..especially since we are talking about relandscaping the back yard.
Mami2jcn says
I would spruce up the porch with plants and maybe 2 rocking chairs.
Amanda says
OOOOOh I hope I win this! I need some planters and cushions for my outdoor patio. And maybe some cute bug repellant containers for the summer!
Lisa Brown says
i would plant flowers in pretty pots