2012 April 12 | Beneath My Heart

I am in the mood to spruce up my front porch. I cannot tell you how much I do NOT like the brick on the exterior of our home. Hopefully, we will be able to finally paint our brick soon.

Until then, I am doing the best to make the porch look a little better.

So I have been searching around the web looking at beautiful front porches. I wanted to share some of them with you today.

I love the lanterns in the picture below. I am hoping to get a lantern for our front porch. I also love that large welcome mat.

traditional entry design by seattle architect Paul Moon Design

The next porch has a different type of hanging lantern, and I like them too. I love the wood ceiling, but I’m not loving the wreath on the wall.

eclectic porch design by atlanta media and blogs Anita Diaz for Far Above Rubies

This may actually be a back porch, but either way, it’s beautiful. Isn’t neat to have a little table and chairs on the porch?

I love the hanging ferns and the stone columns too.

eclectic porch design by atlanta media and blogs Anita Diaz for Far Above Rubies

The next home has a large lantern on the steps. Do you like that look? I like the large glass doors that will let a lot of gorgeous light into the home.

Lake County Builders traditional exterior

traditional exterior design by minneapolis design-build Lake Country Builders

This next picture may be a back porch too, but isn’t it quaint? I love a swing on a porch, don’t you? And rocking chairs!

traditional porch design by charleston architect Group 3

One way to add color to your front porch is by painting the front door. I have always loved a bright red door.

eclectic exterior design by atlanta interior designer Rachel Greathouse

Though I am not a fan of our brick exterior, the brick in the next picture is gorgeous. And look at that copper lantern! I also like how they painted the wood ceiling a light blue.

traditional porch design by charleston general contractor Jamison Howard

I would love it if we could have a brick walkway up to our front porch like the picture below.

traditional porch design by new york design-build Landscape Techniques Inc

Here is another porch with a blue ceiling. I love the huge ferns by the front door and the white painted floor.

traditional porch design by atlanta architect Soorikian Architecture

The pops of red are what stand out to me in this picture. I love the tile-looking floor too.

traditional porch design by boston architect Siemasko + Verbridge

This picture just calls my name. I love the gray painted wood floor, the lanterns on the sides of the door, the glass front door and transom window, and the brick walkway.

Swoon.

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Lastly, I like this small front porch. It looks like the porch has a red brick floor or maybe red tile? And there are those great lantern lights and glass front door again! Love it.

traditional exterior design by birmingham general contractor Structures, Inc.

These pictures really have me wanting to get my front porch looking good.

Do you have any inspiration pictures you want to share with me?

I am going to host a linky party on my facebook page where you can share you favorite front porch with me. It can be your own front porch or one you have found online.

Come on over and share!