Pullman Local — Spring 2020, Issue No. 2 Issue No. 1 — Winter 2019 | Page 16
How Front Porch
TO CREATE AN INVITING
Devan Rose Interiors
Photo Credit: Emily Popchock Photography
As we near the holidays,
chances are, more and
more people will be coming
to visit you. Your front porch
is a great opportunity to
set the tone for what your
guests will see as they enter
your home. I’m excited to
share some quick steps
to create an inviting front
porch that can easily be put
together on your own, no
matter how big or small the
space is!
Layering different textures
is my favorite way to turn
a hard, cold space into
something soft and inviting.
Here’s how you achieve that.
Doormats. Don’t settle for just one doormat. If you strug-
gle with making design decisions, in this case it’s okay! Lay-
ering an outdoor rug under your doormat is a great way to
add more interest and texture while softening an otherwise
cold, hard surface. So you can take your favorite “worded”
doormat and your favorite patterned outdoor rug and use
them both to welcome in your guests!
Potted plants. There’s nothing more welcoming than
some beautiful greenery or flowers to invite your guests in.
Even if you only have room for one small plant, I guarantee
it will brighten the mood of everyone who walks up to your
door. The use of a beautiful piece of pottery in combination
with a fun plant or flowers is another easy way to layer tex-
tures and add visual interest to the space. If you don’t have
room to flank both sides of your door with plants, go up
instead. By using a tall pot, a plant stand, or even a hanging
planter, you can focus on the height of the space rather
than the lack of width.
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