The screen porch is literally the first thing that people see when they come to your home. It is the first impression, and therefore should be a good one. The screen porch is the one aspect that contributes to curb appeal, and can even make or break the sale of your home. Something as simple as changing the screen door or creating a bright focal point with the door is a great idea. Trendy colors for this season include deep reds and purples, but will stay current and classic throughout the next few years. When painting a door, pay attention to the material that the door is made from and buy paint to suit that material. As well, the door should be given sufficient amount of time to dry. The paint should be weather proof, as your screen door is exposed to many elements. Anyway in this article we are going to discuss about screened in porch ideas.
Not only can a fresh coat of paint on the door make a huge difference in the impact of your screen porch, but a fresh coat of paint on the entire porch could change the look of your home. There is no excuse for peeling or fading paint in a residence, as paint is inexpensive and easily attainable.
Consider creating an atmosphere on the porch with a large planter on either side of the door. The focal point that this creates draws in the eye, combined with a colorful change to the door it will create a warmth to the entry of your home.
When changing the look of the porch, consider something simple like changing the rungs on the patio or adding in bench seating. Changing the rungs on the patio or porch to metal from wood or plastic can create modern appeal to any home. One of the biggest trends right now in any décor is stainless steel. Considering that treated stainless steel will outlast any wood treatment, it becomes the perfect choice for the patio rungs and railings.
Around the perimeter of the patio increase the greenery by adding in a border of shrubs, hedges to create privacy or flowers to add color to the landscape. If there are existing hedges or flowers consider the removal to open the space further, and take advantage of the new look of your porch.
New outdoor furniture can create a modern appeal, as well as a splash of color to any porch. The cushions available in many sets are weather proof and come in bold solids, as well as smart patterns.
Lighting is a big one for porches. Lighting often comes in the way of outdated fixtures from when the porches were first created and for this reason – many homes are in need of an update. Consider trendy lamp posts, or solar lights which can create soft glows over the home in the evening. Changing the lighting could change the entire look of the home at dusk and throughout the night and is definitely a simple and inexpensive porch renovation idea.
There are many things that can be done, in small measures, to make a big impact on the curb appeal of your home. Take advantage of these small tips to create this big difference on your porch during this summer season.