Easy and budget-friendly black and white decor ideas for the front porch. White rockers, buffalo checks, and ferns are the perfect summer combination!
Spring has arrived in Ohio. The trees are bursting with green, the grass is growing so fast we can’t keep up with it, and the front porch is decked out in black and white. Who could ask for more?
Welcome to my favorite post of the year. Sprucing up our porch in the spring, after a winter of dark days and cold weather, is something I plan for and look forward to with excitement and anticipation. For this front porch design, I decided to keep it simple and budget-friendly.
I chose affordable pillow covers that pack a punch and add wonderful curb appeal to the front porch. Like last year, all white impatiens were planted in buckets. I loved the way they grew last year and I’m hoping to have the same luck this year. A set of pillows, three impatiens plants, three ivy plants, and three buckets are all it took to brighten up this end of the porch.
For the front door area, I decided to get two new planters. They are simple steel buckets that look very much like trash cans. I found them at Hobby Lobby {HERE}. They sell out quickly, so if you miss them, a pair of small steel trash cans that have been spray painted a high gloss white would work as well.
Make sure to drill some holes in the bottom of the trash cans, and fill them halfway full with plastic water/soda bottles. It also works to use packing peanuts or packing pillows. The holes add necessary drainage, and the bottles save on potting soil and help keep the planters from being so heavy.
Once you have the drainage taken care of, add the biggest ferns you can find! I could not believe my luck when I recently visited a local farmers market. There were rows and rows of the most gorgeous ferns, and I could not resist bringing two of them home.
You might remember the black and white rug I layered under the doormat last fall. I brought it out again and topped it with this cute coir doormat. Like the ferns, as soon as I saw it, I knew it was coming home with me.
The very last thing was adding a black and white bow to the door basket I made earlier in the spring. When I was finished, I stood back and couldn’t help smiling. Even though the front porch is modest and small, I so enjoy making it look its best. All the cracks and worn out areas fade to the back, and they become much less noticeable. That’s always a good thing.
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I think this is my favorite porch you have done! Love, love, love buffalo check!
I always love seeing your porch decor. Even though it is definitely spring in Ohio I just wish it would warm up. I want temps above 70! Kelly even matches your porch decor.
Ann, Happy Mother’s Day to you!!!
The front porch looks excellent — I love your touches for this year! We just purchased Boston ferns to flank our front door and pink geraniums to accent the entryway. Looking good!
What a pretty and welcoming front porch you have, Ann! I have a North facing front porch and decided to try your New Guinea Impatiens in the planters on the porch. They look so pretty already, and I’ve had several compliments. I’m hoping this will finally solve my problem of finding the right plants for my front porch. Thanks!
Your porch is lovely, Ann; so fresh and clean. Do you have a problem with birds on your porch? Beginning a new day with their lovely songs is so refreshing, and I love to watch them flit about as they gather materials for a new nest, but I get so frustrated with the “mess” they make on my porch after I have worked so hard to make it inviting! I would appreciate any pointers on how to deal with this. Thanks!!!
We just painted our front door Ink Black,it has a hint of dark navy peeking through the black.Added a buffalo check black and white bow to the wreath and some red geraniums in olive buckets to either side of the door.I am loving the new look.Your porch looks beautiful.The white trash cans are lovely with the ferns, one of my favorite plants.I am a big fan of anything black and white.Happy Mother’s Day Ann,hope it is filled with family and much love.
Lovely! I’m always so inspired by your posts.
Happy Mother’s Day!
Porch is beautiful! I am wondering what size the plaid bucket is.
Hi Susan…mine is the medium size. It’s almost 7 inches tall.
Beautiful! Our front porches are decorated almost exactly alike. I love how fresh the back and white looks on the front of the house for spring. I love coming here for all of your wonderful ideas.
Your porch looks lovely. Black and white is always a favorite even in my clothes.
You always have the prettiest plants.
Happy Mother’s Day.