• Home
  • About
    • About
    • Terms and Conditions + Privacy Policy
  • Press
  • Work With Us
    • Creatives + Brands
    • Interior Design + Decorating
    • Seasonal Home Decorating
  • Blog
  • Shop
  • Contact

STAY AWHILE

  • Home
  • About
    • About
    • Terms and Conditions + Privacy Policy
  • Press
  • Work With Us
    • Creatives + Brands
    • Interior Design + Decorating
    • Seasonal Home Decorating
  • Blog
  • Shop
  • Contact

Follow A Hosting Home

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

A Hosting Home

Styling and Inspiration + Handcrafted Designs

Home & Home Decor, Spring & Summer

Farmhouse Front Porch Inspiration for Summer

Farmhouse Front Porch Inspiration for Summer // Farmhouse Front Porch Decor

Summer is Officially Here!

I don’t know about you. But, I always know it’s officially summer time when the bus stops driving by my house at 2:26 PM each day and the neighbor kids are out in full force riding bikes and having nerf wars. While summers in the south can be miserably warm, I still love sitting on the porch with a large iced coffee in hand to get outdoors. Not to mention, Beaux can’t get enough of sitting on the bench on our front porch watching #allthethings. In order to encourage front porch sitting this summer, I decided to make our little front porch a cozy spot for reading, blogging, or just watching the grass grow.

Farmhouse Front Porch Inspiration for Summer

If you’re talking about the dream, it’s a large wrap around farmhouse front porch that overlooks some land, my dogs, and maybe even some cows. In fact, one of my favorite things that I would do when visiting my parents at their Texas ranch was sitting with them on the front porch drinking coffee each morning. There’s just nothing that compares.

While our current front porch isn’t necessarily fitting of that description, I’ve been determined to make it a cozy spot that makes our entire home look warm and inviting. (Sounds fitting for A Hosting Home, right?) With your front porch being the first thing someone sees when they approach your home, I’m a firm believer that it’s definitely a spot that shouldn’t be overlooked when decorating. What feeling do you want to give your guests as they walk to your front door?

Although there’s so much more that we’re still wanting to do with both our front and back porches (like take out that awful pine-straw, plant some flowers, and do more landscaping!), we’re so excited for our first summer in our new home. I can’t wait to show you all how we’ve embraced the summertime farmhouse vibes with some simple yet darling front porch additions in today’s blog post. Now if only it will stop raining here in Georgia long enough to enjoy it!

READ ALSO: Must-Have Summertime Essentials from the Hearth & Hand Line at Target

The Details

The first step to creating any cozy outdoor porch is the seating itself. When it comes to styling spaces, I always start with my large base pieces first and then add in the accessories. Our bench was actually our housewarming gift from my grandparents, and they got it from Hayneedle. (I even was able to put it together myself!) We paired it with a more modern and fun round side table from Home Depot and then topped it with some cute accessories to bring out all the spring and summer vibes.

Meanwhile, I feel like the rustic welcome sign and french country inspired pillow from Homegoods gave the space the perfect cozy and welcoming touch it needed.  To brighten up and bring some contrast into the gray and white space, I also wanted to experiment with taking my DIY magnolia wreath from my front door to the shutters. Needless to say, I completely fell in love! I’m already planning my next trip to Hobby Lobby to make another one so it can stay. (It’s already got me dreaming of decorating with wreaths at Christmas time too!) You can read more on how to make your own DIY Magnolia Wreath, here.

READ ALSO: DIY Magnolia Wreath Tutorial

Farmhouse Front Porch Inspiration for Summer // Farmhouse Front Porch Decor Farmhouse Front Porch Inspiration for Summer // Farmhouse Front Porch Decor Farmhouse Front Porch Inspiration for Summer // Farmhouse Front Porch Decor Farmhouse Front Porch Inspiration for Summer // Farmhouse Front Porch Decor Farmhouse Front Porch Inspiration for Summer // Farmhouse Front Porch Decor Farmhouse Front Porch Inspiration for Summer // Farmhouse Front Porch Decor Farmhouse Front Porch Inspiration for Summer // Farmhouse Front Porch Decor Farmhouse Front Porch Inspiration for Summer // Farmhouse Front Porch Decor Farmhouse Front Porch Inspiration for Summer // Farmhouse Front Porch Decor  Farmhouse Front Porch Inspiration for Summer // Farmhouse Front Porch DecorFarmhouse Front Porch Inspiration for Summer // Farmhouse Front Porch Decor

I hope you enjoy our cozy little farmhouse front porch as much as I do! Not only does dressing up your front porch add some major curb appeal, but it’s also a great way to create a cozy place for you to enjoy the summer sunshine while watching your babies (fur or human!) play in the yard. Grab an iced coffee or a cold glass of sweet tea, and you’ve got the perfect summer ahead! How do you plan on making your front porch an oasis this summer? Leave a comment below!

May 30, 2018

« 6 Month Update // What We’ve Learned As First Time Home Builders
Super Easy DIY Magnolia Wreath Tutorial »

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

  • How To Transition into Fall Decor / A Hosting Home BlogHow-To Transition into Fall Decor
  • DIY Pumpkin Flower Arrangement / A Hosting Home BlogDIY Pumpkin Flower Arrangement
  • DIY Floating Shelves in the Laundry Room / A Hosting Home BlogDIY Floating Shelves in the Laundry Room
  • 2019 Amazon Prime Day The Best Home Deals Pin / A Hosting Home BlogThe Best Home Deals from Amazon Prime Day

Comments

  1. Candace says

    May 31, 2018 at 1:17 pm

    This is so adorable! Just love the welcome sign and the watering can of flowers

    Reply
  2. Leslie says

    May 31, 2018 at 6:47 pm

    All of the white is so fresh; and the little accent colors are “summer!” The dog makes it real!

    Reply
  3. Sharon says

    June 1, 2018 at 12:43 am

    I love this farmhouse look for the front porch. the wreath is especially pretty.

    Reply
  4. Autumn Murray says

    June 1, 2018 at 1:09 pm

    I love the farmhouse look!

    Reply
  5. Jalisa says

    June 1, 2018 at 2:24 pm

    That flower pot decor is the cutest.

    Reply
  6. Maddy says

    June 1, 2018 at 2:27 pm

    That wreath is beautiful! So perfect.

    Reply
  7. jenna @ the urben life says

    June 1, 2018 at 3:50 pm

    I’ve been looking for front porch inspiration! I want to copy this exactly hahah. I love it 🙂

    Reply
  8. Vanessa Price says

    June 1, 2018 at 5:59 pm

    That looks like the absolute perfect place to relax in the afternoon with a glass of ice tea or wine <3

    Reply
  9. Lisa @happylifeblogspot says

    June 2, 2018 at 11:06 am

    Im dying over that welcome sign! Gorgeous!!

    Reply
  10. Mallory says

    June 5, 2018 at 2:35 pm

    Love this! Makes me want to go out and buy everything!

    Reply
  11. jen says

    June 5, 2018 at 8:02 pm

    First off, our dogs could be twins! Secondly, your taste is perfection! I adore this front porch and am feeling inspired to spruce mine up more. I have a similar watering can, but I need some more decor…

    Reply
  12. Ashley says

    June 6, 2018 at 2:30 am

    I absolutely love it all! Extra love the sweet pup and that fabulous wreath though!

    Reply
  13. Amanda Martin says

    June 6, 2018 at 1:24 pm

    Such a cute set up! I don’t have a front porch but I will be using this for back porch inspo 🙂

    Reply
  14. Jazz says

    June 6, 2018 at 1:54 pm

    I love that magnolia wreath!

    Reply
  15. whitney says

    June 6, 2018 at 3:49 pm

    I adore your decor for your front porch. my husband and i have been in our new house for a little over a year. that’s something we need to decorate!!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Atlanta based Award Winning Interior and Event Designer and Home Blogger Cathy Nugent

Hi, friends! I'm Cathy, a nationally published award winning designer of spaces to gather and southern belle writer based out of a small(ish) town outside of Atlanta, Georgia. However, most people know me as the Monica Geller of my friend group – a coffee connoisseur and dog mom with a huge heart for hosting and an eye for design. The heart behind what I do is simple. I want to help you be intentional on creating spaces to gather and celebrating life's precious moments - whether that be weddings, parties, or something as simple as having loved ones in your home. Living Simply, Loving Generously, and Hosting with Heart.

Follow A Hosting Home

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING?

CATEGORIES

ARCHIVES

POPULAR POSTS

Dark and Moody Study Lounge Design Plans | A Hosting Home Blog

Dark and Moody Study Lounge Design Plans | Study Mood Board

September 29, 2022

DIY Moody Staircase Shadow Box Trim Molding / A Hosting Home Blog

DIY Moody Staircase Shadow Box Trim

September 21, 2022

DIY Easter Keepsake Craft Ideas / A Hosting Home Blog

DIY Easter Keepsake Craft Ideas

April 2, 2021

How To Make a Design Board (for free!) / A Hosting Home Blog

How To Create a Design Board (for free!)

February 20, 2021

Chalk Paint China Cabinet Makeover with Wallpaper / A Hosting Home Blog

Using Rub n Buff to Update Antique Hardware

February 3, 2021


Spring gardening is right around the corner, and I Spring gardening is right around the corner, and I’m already starting to get ours prepped thanks to @walmart Lawn and Garden! #AD With a newborn and a toddler, running errands can be quite the task. But thanks to #WalmartLawnandGarden, I’ve been able to get everything I need to kickstart our garden this year in one place — from the convenience of snuggling my babies on my couch with Walmart.com and the app! The time it saved me from running all over town, I got to spend making core memories with John as we taught him how to start his very first set of seeds in the @jiffygroup seed starting tray. 

Here’s a look at what we got to kickstart our garden this year:
- The @jiffygroup Seed Starting Greenhouse Kit: to grow our own seedlings and get a head start on the season by starting them indoors! 
- The  @ferrymorseseed Seed Starting Heat Mat: to give our seeds the best chance possible to promote germination and improve transplant results 
- Ferry Morse Seeds (flowers, tomatoes, and peppers!) 
- @pennington Rejuvenate Potting Mix and Garden Soil: to give our seedlings the nutrients they need once transplanted into our garden 
- Pennington Rejuvenate Tomato Plant Food
- @scottslawn Landscaping Fabric: to keep our garden clean and free of pesky weeds
- The @flexonhose Flextreme Advanced 100ft Hose: to keep it all watered without fighting kinks as we move easily around our raised garden beds

Add this kit to your cart now ➡️ https://click2cart.com/59600bc

Get a jumpstart on your spring and summer garden this year by shopping everything you need at Walmart, in-store or online at Walmart.com. And stay tuned to see how our garden comes together and grows this year! 

#GrowYourGardenatWalmart #GreenThumbAndGardenVariety
Tired of constantly charging your Dyson? (Or reall Tired of constantly charging your Dyson? (Or really, are you tired of forgetting to charge your Dyson?) Because I was. 🙋🏼‍♀️ Enter in: a DIY-er’s solution ➡️ stick a @dewalttough battery on that thing and vacuum for weeks on a single charge. 

But really, I’ve been using the same battery charge for a couple weeks now on vacuuming the downstairs of our house — and with two kids and two dogs, I do a quick vacuum every single day (sometimes multiple times a day!) The best part? Can rotate and charge with all our other Dewalt tool batteries. 

Comment LINK 🔗 for a DM with links to shop or shop via @shop.ltk ➡️ https://liketk.it/432TF

#ahostinghome #ltkhome #diy #diyhacks #diyhack #diyprojects #diyproject #amazonfinds #dyson #ltkfamily #ltkfind
Wait for it… ✨ Still can’t get over this stu Wait for it… ✨ Still can’t get over this study transformation we finished right before baby got here! Officially my favorite room and project in the house right now. 😍 #ahostinghome 

Color Details: Tricorn Black by @sherwinwilliams mixed in @behrpaint (Marquee, Eggshell) from @homedepot #swcolorlove #tricornblack #tricornblacksherwinwilliams 

Wallpaper : @wall.blush (See the full mural on the other wall on my stories saved to the ‘STUDY’ highlight bubble!) 

Comment LINK 🔗 for a DM with a link to shop sources or shop via @shop.ltk ➡️ https://liketk.it/42XaB

#diy #diyprojects #diyproject #diyhomeprojects #diyhomeimprovement #diyhomedecor #diybuilds #diybuild #diybuiltins #builtins #builtinshelves #bhghome #bhg #mybhg #bhglivebetter #whodatwithponderosa #hgtvmagazine #hgtvhome #diyideas #diylikeamother #diyhome #homedecor #homedesign #interiordesign #ltkhome
James Kayleb Nugent January 20th, 2023 💛 James James Kayleb Nugent
January 20th, 2023 💛

James was born last Friday morning, and spent the first 5 days in the NICU for some breathing issues and fluid in his lungs. While those days were extremely rough, trying, and brought back a lot of emotions from Layne’s birth — God is so good, and my heart is just overwhelmed by His faithfulness. My favorite moment in life thus far was surprising John before bedtime the night we were finally discharged to come home. I’ll never forget the look on his face when I walked through that door. Thank you, Jesus, for my babies. 🦋💛 #ahostinghome
10/10 recommend just going for it and painting the 10/10 recommend just going for it and painting the entire room black. ✨ #ahostinghome

Color Details: Tricorn Black by @sherwinwilliams mixed in @behrpaint (Marquee, Eggshell) from @homedepot #swcolorlove #tricornblack #tricornblacksherwinwilliams 

Wallpaper : @wall.blush (See the full mural on the other wall on my stories saved to the ‘STUDY’ highlight bubble!) 

#diy #diyprojects #diyproject #diyhomeprojects #diyhomeimprovement #diyhomedecor #diybuilds #diybuild #diybuiltins #builtins #builtinshelves #bhghome #bhg #mybhg #bhglivebetter #hgtvmagazine #hgtvhome #diyideas #diyhome #homedecor #homedesign #interiordesign #traditionalhome #traditionalhomemagazine #modernfarmhouse #modernfarmhousestyle
✨ STUDY REVEAL ✨ I got a lot of nervous respon ✨ STUDY REVEAL ✨ I got a lot of nervous responses when I said I wanted to design an all black formal study right off my entryway, but I’m completely obsessed with every detail of this space. Rob has always wanted a study, so my goal with this space when it’s finished is to have almost like a moody, swanky cigar lounge feel. When we moved into this house this spring, I told Rob I was done playing it “safe for resale” with designing projects. Here’s to more of doing whatever the heck I want design wise in 2023! 👏🏼✨ Next up: let’s get this space styled and furnished! #ahostinghome

// Paint Color: Tricorn Black by @sherwinwilliams mixed in @behrpaint Marquee (satin on built ins, eggshell on walls) at @homedepot #swcolorlove #tricornblack #tricornblacksherwinwilliams 

// Wallpaper: @wall.blush 

// Light Fixture linked via @shop.ltk ➡️ https://liketk.it/3Yy4l #ltkhome 

#diy #diyproject #diyprojects #interiordesign #homedesign #builtins #diybuilds #diybuild #diyideas #diyhomeimprovement #diyhomeprojects #diyhomedecor #diylikeamother #diydesigntherapy #traditionalhome #traditionalhomemagazine #traditionalhomedecor #traditionalhomestyle #homerenovation #bhg #bhghome #mybhg #bhgcolor #bhglivebetter #bhgstylemaker
It’s been a year. ✨ & I can’t wait to see wh It’s been a year. ✨ & I can’t wait to see what the next one holds. #ahostinghome
“And with that, the 2022 season comes to an end. “And with that, the 2022 season comes to an end.” ✨🎄 When do you take your Christmas decor down? The Christmas decor got put away earlier this week, and the house always feels so empty every year when it gets taken down! I was going to wait till next week to take it down, but with only 3 weeks left until baby arrives I’m finding myself in total nesting mode right now. Behind the scenes we’ve been putting finishing touches on the study while Rob was off work for Christmas, so I’ll be sharing all the photos and updates on that to the feed soon. In the meantime, who wants to come organize closets and baby stuff with me?! 😜 #ahostinghome

#bhghome #bhg #bhgholiday #bhghowiholiday #bhgchristmas #bhgcelebrate #homedecor #christmas #christmasdecor #christmastree #traditionalhome #traditionalhomedecor #traditionalhomemagazine #homedesign #interiordesign #tablescape #tablesetting #tabledecor #tablescapes #centerpiece #tablecenterpiece
✨ Christmas Karen-ing ✨ It’s like caroling, ✨ Christmas Karen-ing ✨ It’s like caroling, but from your least favorite neighbor. #ahostinghome 

#christmas #funnyvideos #funnymemes #funnyreels #momsofinstagram #christmasdecor #christmastree #christmastime #karen #bhghome #whodatwithponderosa #bhgholiday #bhghowiholiday #bhgchristmas #bhgcelebrate #sourhernliving #hgtv #hgtvmagazine #hgtvhome #countryliving #momlife #momreels #christmaskaren

CATEGORIES

 

LOOKING FOR SOMETHING?

Follow A Hosting Home

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube