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7 Low Budget Front Porch Ideas to Add Curb Appeal

Mar 27, 2024 · Modified: May 23, 2024 by Brooke Larsen · This post may contain affiliate links · 18 Comments

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Make a big impact to your curb appeal with low budget front porch ideas.

Are you looking to add some curb appeal to your outdoor space without breaking the bank? Does the idea of an expensive exterior renovation make you feel overwhelmed? Don't worry – you can add value to the front of your home without a costly price tag. From quick and easy landscaping tips to tasteful décor changes, each of these front porch ideas on a budget is designed to help make your home stand out without breaking the bank.

white and black farmhouse

7 Front Porch Decor Ideas on a Low Budget

During the winter months I spend a lot of time decorating my interior. Now that spring is finally in season, it's time to start working on the exterior and add to my home's curb appeal. Whether you have a small space or a large porch, you want this area to be inviting.

As the front porch is the one place that everybody sees as they drive past or come up to the front of the house, this is the best way to expand your home's curb appeal. However, most don't have hundreds or thousands to spend on a small front porch makeover. So here are 7 low budget high impact ways to add curb appeal to your home's exterior.

Make Your Front Door a Statement

One of the best small front porch ideas on a budget is to make sure that your front door stands out. It's the best way to create a natural focal point, especially for small front porches. This front door is a basic metal builder grade door. We quickly discovered that new doors were over $3000 and that was not in the budget. As you can see, this front door doesn't stand out.

remodel house

The best option for our front door was to create an updated look into our front entry. A great way to do this is by casing in your front door. It is a more affordable way to update that doesn't cost a lot of money. We also stripped the old finish and gave it a fresh coat of paint, along with the two window panels on either side. What a huge difference this simple change can make.

Consequently, the front of our house looks like there is a brand new door. You can see the full post on how we did this here. When you want something to really stand out, going with a bright pop of color or a black door are also an easy DIY project. But if you have a small porch area with limited space, refreshing your front door is a great choice to create some pizazz.

front door remodel

If you don't want to paint your door, you can also stain it if it is made of wood. See how we cut costs by casing and staining the front doors in our new house, by ourselves.

Add a Welcome Mat

A simple welcome mat or outdoor rug is an easy way to provide a warm welcoming front porch with some additional front porch decor. It can change the look of your front porch by adding a small splash of color, or by creating a more formal or informal style. See my outdoor mats here and here.

Consider the layered look with a mat and a small rug underneath for more texture and style. One of my favorite ways to do this is by using a solid mat on top with a patterned outdoor rug underneath. This is what I use to keep my outdoor mats from blowing everywhere. Layering your outdoor mats can make a small porch appear larger.

Double Front doors

Plant Flower Pots

Adding flowers and greenery creates great front porch curb appeal. Not only is it one of the easiest ways to bring in lots of colors and textures, but they smell wonderful and make your front yard more inviting. Plus planting flowers in pots is an inexpensive way to boost appeal.

I reuse my pots each year and plant my own flowers. You can also get creative with what you plant your flowers in, whether that is a flower pot or something else. This year I used two galvanized pots I bought at a garage sale. You can even check Home Depot or the Dollar Tree for thrifty pot finds. It is also very easy to take outdoor planters you already have and apply a fresh coat of spray paint for just a few dollars. It's amazing what a little paint can do.

front door sign

Here are a few of my favorites:

Add Colorful Accessories for Low Budget Front Porch

Adding a color scheme to front porches helps to brighten small spaces and draw people in. I incorporated some of my larger colorful accessories for a bigger impact. This dresser turned bench (post here) finally found a home on this beautiful front porch. It is the perfect place to add bright colors.

If you don't have a large porch then painting your front door a bold color is a great option as well. For our door I wanted a neutral color so I opted to add color through my accessories instead.

front porch curb appeal

Decorating with a few fun accessories is a great way to really set your home apart for a low budget front porch. But while I prefer to go minimal on my accessories, they need to have a big impact like our hello sign. This hello sign demonstrates instant curb appeal to our guests and it's super easy to hang with brick clips.

hello sign curb appeal

I love this hello sign because you can clearly see it from the road since it is 29x23 inches. It's really important to have a few decorative elements. Also try:

  • Colorful throw pillows
  • Decorative lanterns
  • String lights or a stunning light fixture
  • Colorful throws
  • Wreaths for your front door
sign

Paint Your House White

Painting your home with a fresh coat of paint is one way to add to the curb appeal of your home. And doing it yourself can eliminate a lot of the cost so you end up only paying for supplies.

A couple summers ago I sprayed the exterior of our home white because I wanted a whole new look. You can see that tutorial here or the video tutorial here. The bright white is much more inviting instead of the dull brown palette it was before.

I also added a hello cutout in a beautiful coral pink for spring. But most of all, I love how the white makes my front porch just pop.

white painted brick

These gorgeous spring pillow covers compliment the hello sign and create a strong contrast with our white house exterior. You can view some similar ones here.

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Create an Outdoor Seating Area

If you can fit it into your porch space, outdoor furniture is one of the best ways to update your front porch curb appeal. Pick something simple like a couple of stylish chairs and a small table in between.

Additionally, I made this DIY porch swing to fit in this little nook off of our front porch. It is the perfect size to fit into this small space while also providing a stylish focal point. Hanging a light fixture above your seating area or front doors can especially add stylish embellishment.

DIY Porch Swing with a Crib Mattress

And also, don't forget to add an outdoor rug to your seating area. This will help the space to feel cozy and welcoming. Shop mine here.

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Clean Up Your Flower Beds for Low Budget Front Porch

And finally, your surrounding flower beds are basically an extension of your front porch and as such, are an easy way to get a little more embellishment for low cost. This is especially true if you use perennials that will come back every year. Another option is colorful annuals that can also work since they can be bought for so cheap.

Additionally, outdoor lights or solar lighting ground lights like mine are an easy way to illuminate your front flower beds and draw more attention to your front entry space.

modern farmhouse front porch

Low Budget Front Porch Curb Appeal

By following these low budget high impact tips, you can add curb appeal to your home without emptying your wallet. From painting your door, to adding flowers and more, you can make small changes that make a big difference. Investing in the aesthetics of your home is an investment in boosting the value of your property.

Remember, no matter how small or large the improvements, the effort you put into enhancing your home’s curb appeal is worth it. Start with these easy and budget-friendly tips and you'll be amazed at the results.

Happy DIYing!

Brooke

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  1. Deren says

    June 23, 2016 at 11:32 pm

    Very nice! What color is your front door?

    Reply
  2. Kathy Wingfield says

    July 20, 2016 at 4:35 pm

    I can't find the link to how you did your door. Can you send it to me? Kathyd.francis@yahoo.com

    Reply
  3. Krystin says

    July 21, 2016 at 6:36 am

    What is "casing in" your door mean? Sorry, it's hard to see the difference in the picture since the first one is from farther away. Also your link is not working to explain your process.

    Reply
    • startadmin says

      October 07, 2016 at 3:44 am

      The moldings around a door are called casings! The link is working now, sorry about that.

      Reply
  4. Kim says

    July 25, 2016 at 7:36 pm

    Do you know if they have clips for siding?

    Reply
    • startadmin says

      October 07, 2016 at 3:44 am

      yes they do! You can buy them on Amazon

      Reply
  5. Judy says

    August 02, 2016 at 5:51 pm

    What does that mean, to "case" in your door?

    Reply
    • startadmin says

      October 07, 2016 at 3:43 am

      The moldings around a door are called casings!

      Reply
  6. Sparrow Re-Creations says

    August 04, 2016 at 8:25 pm

    Great ideas, Brooke! Loving the flowers and the touch of teal!!

    Reply
  7. Sarah @ 2paws Designs says

    August 08, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    Amazing the difference a tiny bit of color can make. Our biggest change was painting our front door a new color. Gave instant pop & curb appeal.

    Reply
  8. Stephanie says

    August 26, 2016 at 5:33 pm

    I just received my hello sign, and I LOVE it. Quick question, did you spray paint yours, or use a roller or brush? Thanks!

    Reply
    • startadmin says

      October 07, 2016 at 3:42 am

      Hey Stephanie, I used Rustoleum's Aqua Spray paint

      Reply
  9. Samantha says

    September 10, 2016 at 1:19 am

    Ok where did you get the "hello" sign? LOVE it, WANT it!

    Reply
    • startadmin says

      October 07, 2016 at 3:41 am

      You can buy them in our Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/listing/399710355/29x23-unfinished-hello-mdf-word-cutout?ref=shop_home_active_14

      Reply
  10. Erica says

    September 25, 2016 at 11:33 pm

    Where did you get this beautiful sign?

    Reply
    • startadmin says

      October 07, 2016 at 3:41 am

      You can buy them in our Etsy Shop https://www.etsy.com/listing/399710355/29x23-unfinished-hello-mdf-word-cutout?ref=shop_home_active_14

      Reply
  11. Jess says

    February 14, 2018 at 12:27 am

    How did you hang your sign on your house?

    Reply
  12. Patty Brady says

    April 13, 2019 at 10:50 pm

    I want to change the color of my red bricks to the color of the bricks in the photo

    Reply

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