13 Beautiful, Inviting Porches

Go ahead, stay awhile.

Updated: Feb. 20, 2024

Originally Published: May 18, 2021

The sloped black ceiling and dark matte light fixtures draw the eye up in this airy covered porch with tons of appeal. The bright peach porch swing looks especially inviting offset by lush potted plants.Kinzie Riehm/Image Source, Getty Images

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A monochromatic red look is so unexpected and inviting. Match your porch furniture to your door for a seamless look that lets the plants and architecture pop.

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