I didn’t pay much attention to our front porch during the chaos of the kitchen renovation in the spring and summer, so it was high time I showed it some love and transformed it into a Cozy Neutral Fall Front Porch!
To start, I brought out my giant fluffy grass that I first got last year. It’s so large and whimsical, I love it. Last year I just used the grass on its own, but this year I mixed in some other dried grasses I got from a neighbor’s house. If you keep dried grasses like this, make sure you hairspray them to help prevent shedding!
These grasses are quite wild and I think they are so fun. They may not be everyone’s cup of tea if you prefer more structured decor, but I believe they make a great statement.
I had my heart set on using cinderella pumpkins, the ones with unique shapes and lots of bumps, but they weren’t available at the local spots yet. So I opted for some classic white pumpkins instead! I might add in some cinderellas once they become available.
If you watched my Instagram stories, then you know I confessed to not being a fan of mums. I know, I know, it’s almost sacrilegious! But they just don’t do it for me! I bought a couple this year hoping to give them another chance, but I quickly realized they weren’t going to fit the vibe I wanted. And I always end up killing them anyway, so it’s probably for the best :-p
Instead, I used a mix of some dried stems and grasses I already had, and then I went foraging on the side of the road as well. Nature always provides the best decor! And it’s free, so you can’t beat it!
I trimmed the stems short and placed them in an empty vase. I’m hoping they’ll dry out since they’re probably on their way to being dead anyway :-p Most of what I got had just finished blooming a really bright purple flower and now is more of a burnt red color. It’s so pretty!
The only things I purchased for this makeover were the doormat from HomeGoods and the plaid lumbar pillow on the couch. And of course, the pumpkins! Speaking of the couch, it was a DIY project! We built this Outdoor Sofa 4 years ago for our back deck but moved it to the front when we redid our deck last summer. It’s held up fairly well and has Sunbrella cushions on it, which are great for outdoors.
I love the cozy and inviting feel out here now! It’s a significant improvement from how it looked this summer. I know some of you are still experiencing tropical temperatures, but hopefully, my cozy neutral fall front porch provides you with some inspiration for when you are ready to decorate!
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