Top 10 Creative Ideas for Ideal Porch Sitting

Want to create the perfect front porch sitting oasis? These 10 creative ideas will make sitting on a front porch the place to be. And the budget-friendly, inspired ideas will help you create the porch of your dreams.

There’s something so relaxing about sitting on a porch; you can make that idea a reality by turning your porch into an oasis! So let’s get started!

Why Create A Porch Sitting Oasis?

I’ve often shared my love for a front porch on this blog. It takes me back to a simple time when we were not rushing from task to task. A time when we could be found sitting on a porch, catching up on the latest happenings with our family.

It was a place to relax after a long day or greet the new day with a cup of coffee.

What Is The Meaning of Oasis?

The first word that pops to mind is “refreshing”! But after I wrote porch sitting oasis, I wondered if that was a good description, so I looked up the definition.

According to the dictionary, the second definition is “A Place of Peace, Safety, or Happiness in the midst of trouble or difficulty.”

Wow, don’t we all need a place that fits that description in our homes?

I know that I do. It feels as though we live in a world of great uncertainty today, and we need to make our homes a place of refuge.

Spring Front Porch Ideas

Today I’m sharing 10 ideas for Spring Front Porches hosted by Wendy at WM Design House. If you are joining me from my good friend Stacy at Bricks N Blooms, I know you loved seeing her beautiful front porch ideas.

Be sure to see all the other porches featured at the end of my post.

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10 Best Front Porch Sitting Ideas

Let’s begin with the basics as we create our front porch oasis. I’ve created a sitting area just outside our primary bedroom doors.

Front Porch Seating

The first step is to choose the type of seating you desire for your porch. You can spend hundreds of dollars on outdoor furniture, and there are many choices.

I love the look of vintage wicker, rocking chairs, and porch swings. So, most of my porch seating consists of vintage and thrift store pieces. The vintage wicker pieces have traveled with me from my last three homes, and each trip has resulted in a new coat of paint.

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Porch Swing

Nothing says sit a spell like a porch swing. Although I’d love to have a vintage wicker one, it’s hard to find one in good condition. We found the wicker-like swing at a discount store, and it is paired with the vintage wicker chairs to create this sitting area.

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Comfortable Seat Cushions

The seat cushions are another essential addition to the comfort when sitting on a front porch. I recommend using outdoor non-fading fabrics to cover your seat cushions. The cushions in my wicker chairs are original but have been updated with Sunbrella fabrics.

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Outdoor Rugs

I like to use a fun rug to anchor the seating area by creating a space for the chairs to gather around. I have had several different rugs in this area, but it was time for a new one this Spring. With this budget-friendly DIY Painted rug, I could choose fun colors to update my front porch.

If you need help choosing a rug for your outdoor spaces, you can check out How To Choose The Perfect Outdoor Rug.

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Lighting & Ceiling Fan

Another important consideration when planning a front porch sitting area is the lighting and circulation. Here are a few ways to ensure a cozy ambiance.

• A ceiling fan will help keep bugs away and provide air circulation on hot days.
• String lights provide subdued lighting, and these come with a remote control dimmer to offer the perfect ambiance for your evening entertaining or porch sitting.
• Another way to provide indirect lighting is strings of twinkle lights or outdoor lamps.

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Throw Blankets

To keep the porch sitting area cozy, be sure to add several throw blankets. They add color and are very welcome if the temperatures drop when the sun goes down.

I like to make sure each guest has access to a blanket.

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Pillows

In addition to throw blankets, throw pillows add interesting colors and coziness to your porch sitting areas.

You may have seen the DIY Scrap Pillow Tutorial I shared recently. You can create any design and color combination with this easy DIY project.

If you have indoor fabrics but want to use the pillows on your porch, you can use Shield Never Wet to protect your materials from mold and mildew. However, there are many options for pillow covers that are ready for you to add to your porch right away.

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Plants & Planters

My favorite front porch accessory is flowers and greenery spilling from fun containers.

You can keep the porch full of blooms by using non-fading artificial flowers and greenery. I fill my porch with natural flowers each Spring, but I also always add a few faux ones. As spring turns into summer, some of my plants need to be replaced. At this point, I mix in faux to get me through the summer heat.

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Accessories

Adding fun accessories like this concrete angel and vintage wicker baskets adds texture and style to the outdoor living area.

Two of my recent thrift store baskets are filled with faux flowers for early Spring front porch decorating. I have had these authentic lilac blooms for several years, and they still look great.

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Coffee Table for Porch Sitting

The coffee table adds a spot for entertaining friends in your sitting area.

The wrought iron table, built by my father many years ago, is an excellent choice for an outdoor table. All that’s needed to keep it looking fresh is an occasional coat of Rustoleum paint.

Additionally, the glass top allows the rug design to truly shine.

Entertaining While Sitting on a Front Porch

Entertaining while sitting on a front porch is a favorite activity. Being on the porch makes any occasion feel special, whether it’s just your family or a gathering of friends.

You can begin a tradition for your porch. It could be morning coffee, afternoon tea, or evening cocktails. I use it as an excuse to use some of my vintage thrifted dishes and glassware. Several dessert plates are added to a thrifted basket for an impromptu self-serve party.

Front Porch Sitting

You don’t need a large porch to create your porch-sitting oasis. These tips are suitable for any size porch, patio, or deck.

Whether you need a place to unwind from a hectic day, a place to catch up on your reading, a spot to begin your day in peace, or want to plan a place to entertain, porch sitting can be the perfect oasis.

Rudy enjoys being outdoors and loves being with us on our porch-sitting adventures.

We appreciate you stopping by today.

More Porch Ideas

Now it’s time to see more front porch inspiration. Be sure to click over to see Regina at Saved From Savaged and her cozy porch ideas. Then click the highlighted blog names to follow all the tours.

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