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Selecting the right look for your front porch can completely change your house’s kerb appeal. In addition, it will add a stylish and easy uplift. The best designs function by framing your entrance in a positive way. What’s more, it must be practical to ensure the space will be fit for purpose.

You may want a new front porch or be looking to upgrade an existing one. In either case, we have some ideas that you can use. So, read on to learn more about how you can get the most from this part of your home.

Make it welcoming

The most important thing is to make the porch feel welcoming. You don’t want to open the door and make people feel like they don’t want to enter the house. Instead you should try to make it light, airy, and clean. You can also use some bold touches such as colour or patterns to add style and interest.

Accessorising

Another thing you need to do is accessorise your porch with the right things. What this will require is several carefully chosen elements. These can amplify what might otherwise be a simple walkway from outside to in. For example, depending on size you may have space for a nice shoe bureau or rack. Art and accessories can go a long way too.

However, for contemporary houses, the traditional porch accessories may not be right stylistically. They could simply end up not fitting. If a city house has one at all, chances are it will be small. What you should do instead is make space for some greenery in a statement pot in order to soften a linear space. Also, add in some discreet spotlights and a nice doormat.

Landscaping

You should also stage your porch with clever landscaping. It is one of the main focal points of the front of your home. As such, you should ensure you frame it properly with a combination of planting and hardscaping to set it off to the best effect possible. Large plant containers are a great idea. If you have flowerbeds you should combine different types and colours to get a beautifully diverse look. Integrating your walkway is wise too, especially if you choose beautiful paving, bricks, blocks, or a combination.

Speak to the most creative architects in London

At Coffey Architects, we ensure that every part of your project is built in the most efficient ways. This includes details like the porch. We can help you to get a space you will love, regardless of the size.

So, if you would like to work alongside the top architects London has, feel free to contact us. Your project will be in the best hands.