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How to Decorate a Small Porch for Fall

Five easy ways to decorate

a small porch for Fall

Do you struggle with how to decorate a small porch?  It can be difficult to decorate a tiny area like a side porch or a front covered entry.  It’s easy to use too many decorations and tempting to not use any decor at all.  The secret is somewhere in the middle.  

Today I am going to show you how to decorate a small porch for Fall with five easy tips.

small porch decorating

I am so excited to be joining a group of amazing bloggers featuring their Fall ideas this week.  All week our group has been sharing Fall decorating ideas, recipes and DIY’s .  See the bottom if this post for all the participants and some great ideas!  Thanks to Angie from Postcards from the Ridge  for hosting this fun tour!

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How to decorate a small porch for Fall

1. Decorate the door- Small porches don’t have a lot of floor space but they do have vertical space on the door.  Don’t forget about this important area.  A small wreath or basket proportional to the space will pretty it up without making it too busy.Cute basket for Fall door



2. Add visual interest with a rug- You don’t need to use a small door mat, use as large of an area rug as you can fit.  This rug adds color and visual interest without making the porch look crowded.  Because it’s smaller, it’s also affordable! 

Love this rug for covered porch!

3. Don’t overcrowd your space- Too many small items make an area look crowded and busy quick!  Just a few items is enough to dress up a small porch without overwhelming it.

rust colored coleus is perfect for fall decorations



4. Use coordinating accessories- Similar items help move the eye around your space.  The blue and rust colors in the basket pull your eye from the blue and rust colors in the rug.  The green hydrangeas in the door basket pull your eye from the basket on the chair.  Too many different accessories and color combos will make your space confusing and hard on the eye.

small porch decorated for Fall

5. Move off the porch- Place a large flower pot, lantern or other larger accessory just off the edge of the porch.  This will make the area seem larger and more open.

white mums and white pumpkins



I hope these tips gave you some inspiration to help decorate your small porch for Fall. 

Tag us on instagram so we can see your Fall decorations!

Need ideas for decorating a larger porch for Fall?  Check out our Coastal Style Fall Porch from last year.

Fall Ideas Tour

Monday – Fall Mantel Decor Ideas

fall mantel decorating ideas
 Postcards from the Ridge / Worthing Court / 2 Bees in a Pod / Virginia Sweet Pea / Domestically Speaking

 

Tuesday – Fall Tablescape Ideas

fall table decorating ideas
 DIY Beautify / Hunt & Host / Chatfield Court / Far Above Rubies / I Should be Mopping the Floor

Wednesday – Fall DIY Projects

fall diy decor projects
Daily Dose of Style / Atta Girl Says / Hearth & Vine / Stone Gable / Anderson + Grant

 

Thursday – Fall Recipes

fall recipes
 Petticoat Junktion / Mom 4 Real / Nourish & Nestle / Foodie Chicks Rule / The How to Home

Friday – Fall Porch Decor Ideas

Saw Nail & Paint / Dukes & Duchesses / Sand Dollar Lane / Cottage at the Crossroads / Vin’Yet Etc

 

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Comments

  1. Kristin says

    September 15, 2019 at 5:26 pm

    I love these tips and how you styled your porch! The pumpkins in the basket are so lovely! I’m so glad you joined us for Welcome Home Sunday!

    Reply
    • Leen says

      September 17, 2019 at 11:04 am

      Thank you so much for having me, Kristin! It was a pleasure to be part of Welcome Home Sunday!

      Reply
  2. Suzy Handgraaf says

    September 27, 2018 at 5:34 pm

    Love your porch dressed in its fall finery, Leen! All of your tips were spot on and I’m loving the basket on the door! And the rug adds the perfect pop to pull it all together.

    Reply
  3. Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says

    September 20, 2018 at 8:45 am

    Your porch is so cozy and pretty. I adore the dried hydrangeas in the basket. What a clever idea! And I would have never thought about an area rug. It looks so pretty. I hope you’re able to get back home soon! Thanks so much for joining the tour.

    Reply
  4. Julie Briones says

    September 19, 2018 at 9:36 pm

    Love these tips and ideas for a small porch, Leen, especially the part about putting something just off the porch. I need to put a plant on the top step of my wee landing! Pinning to two boards!

    Reply
  5. Mary says

    September 19, 2018 at 7:09 pm

    Lots of pretty ideas here. All that beautiful color really makes the porch fall ready!

    Reply
  6. Kristi Dominguez says

    September 18, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    The entire space is absolutely lovely, but I truly think the rug makes the whole space come together! Absolutely beautiful.

    Reply
  7. Maryann says

    September 17, 2018 at 2:04 pm

    I love your fall porch! It’s so inviting!

    Reply
  8. Randi says

    September 17, 2018 at 12:57 pm

    So pretty! I love your basket full of pumpkins and flowers!

    Reply
  9. Laurie @ Vinyet Etc says

    September 17, 2018 at 11:41 am

    I love your Fall decor tips! I also love the idea of using a larger rug for in front of the door, how smart! I hope your pretty porch is good to go when you make your way back home again, goodness such a stressful time!

    Reply
  10. Mary Beth says

    September 16, 2018 at 8:28 pm

    Your porch is so pretty, Leen! I love all the bold colors. So warm and welcoming.

    Reply
  11. Nancy @ Foodie Chicks Rule says

    September 14, 2018 at 8:27 pm

    I love all of your fall porch ideas! Hydrangeas are always a win in my book! xoxo

    Reply
  12. Susan says

    September 14, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    Your porch is so pretty! Love the picnic basket filled with pumpkins and hydrangeas. I hope you are safe, my friend. You have definitely been in my thoughts. Hugs and prayers to you!

    Reply
  13. Paula says

    September 14, 2018 at 8:37 am

    Your porch looks so pretty! I love how you filled your picnic basket with Hydrangea and pumpkins. That looks great on your chair.

    Reply
  14. Patti says

    September 14, 2018 at 7:48 am

    Your porch looks great Leen. I love the dried hydrangea. Just picked some to bring in for the fall myself. Your tips are spot on and could be used in so many decorating situations and are a great reminders too.

    Reply

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