Tiny Home Makeover - The Front Porch

A Front Porch Re-do For A Tiny Home

By: Mary Lee Caldwell

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original front porch (deck)

Who says you can’t judge a book by its cover? Sure, it is what is on the inside that truly matters, but what we see on the outside can set the tone for what is to come. Publishers spend a lot of time figuring out how to best present a book to the world, so that readers can know what to expect. We can learn a lot about what is on the inside by what is presented on the outside, and our homes are no exception. That is why this tiny home transformation started with dressing up the front porch entrance. 

​This newly designed front porch tells a story of what you will find on the inside of this tiny lake home. When walking up to this home, the front porch immediately catches your eye. You see pops of color, natural beauty, and vintage farmhouse sense of style, and this is just a taste of what you will find when you open the front door. Here are a few tips for your own front porch transformation: Pick a porch focal point: As you can see from the before and after photos, the centerpiece of this transformation is adding a new front door from    Jeld-Wen Windows & Doors available locally at Millworks Specialties in Heflin. Changing out the bland existing door for a new upgrade with a pop of color provides a focal point for the porch that is welcoming and full of cheer. ​​

front porch re-do and new door with a pop of color

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​Add natural beauty: Plants are a great way to create a warm and inviting entrance your home.  We had lots of help from Susan Reynolds, a master gardener living in Wedowee, in adding natural beauty to the porch from plants. Here we added lots of green and pops of color in planters around the porch. We used a basic color pallet of red and white in our flowers to set our summer scene. Pairing this pallet with the blue door gives our porch a strong patriotic vibe as we head into Independence Day and the last half of summer. We also added sunflowers to mix that add to Americana vibe of the porch. ​

​Bring in Personal Touches: One of my favorite things about this new front porch is that it helps you understand a little about the owners. From the vintage chair and throw pillow, to the incredible artwork from Reclaimed Grace Art by Jessica Bailey, to the charming turtle at the top of the steps, you can tell that the people who live here have wrapped this home in love 
and care. By bringing some of your favorite things in your home outside, you give you visitors and passers-by a sneak peek into what makes you and your home special. Be careful with this though, and remember to add these touches in moderation so that you don’t overwhelm your guests before they get on the other side of the front door. Stay tuned for more tips from our tiny home renovation!

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added color and personal touches to the porch

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