Spruce Up Your Porch This Spring With These Simple (And Cost-Effective) Tips

Spring is in full swing, and, in many areas, the more we progress into spring, the better the weather gets. And the better the weather gets, the more time homeowners want to spend outside, including on their porch.

Your porch is a great place to relax and enjoy the spring (and summer!) weather. But how, exactly, do you make it into a space you want to lounge and spend time?

A recent article from realtor.com outlined Instagram-inspired tips to spruce up your porch this spring, including:

• Incorporate vintage furniture. You don't have to drop hundreds (or thousands!) of dollars on new outdoor furniture to create a cozy, lounge-friendly porch space. Look for vintage outdoor furniture pieces in antique stores, thrift shops, and online resale marketplaces. Not only can this help you save money, but it can also help you create a more unique, vintage-inspired space.
• Add a garden corner. Greenery and flowers are always a great way to spruce up a porch space. But if you want your plants to feel especially on-trend this spring, consider creating a "garden corner" complete with potted plants, hanging baskets, and vintage-inspired furniture — a trend you'll currently find all over Instagram.
• Go monochromatic. Many people struggle to create an outdoor space that feels cohesive with their home design, but porch design doesn't have to be complicated! If you want to keep things simple, choose a single color that matches your home's exterior paint, and use that color as an anchor for all of your outdoor pieces. This monochromatic look is simple, streamlined, and a trendy way to add visual interest to your porch.