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July 6, 2022

Easy Decor For A Small Cottage Porch

Good morning! It’s a beautiful day here in the Mitten and I’m starting my day on the porch with a nice cup of hot tea. Yes, I still drink “hot” tea in the summer. Speaking of the porch, today my friend Pasha from Pasha Is Home, is hosting myself and seven of my blogging buddies and we are bringing you scenes from our summer porches. I am going to share some easy decor for a small cottage porch.

I say easy because it’s the summer decor that takes very little time and really works for me on my small porches.

Make your front porch a part of your home, and it will make you a part of the world. – John Sarris

If this is your first time at my Cottage in the Mitten, welcome! I’m Kim and I am a native Michigander. You will find me sharing my home, DIY’s, my family which I treasure, and a fun lifestyle with my readers. I would love for you to join me here!

Speaking of joining me…if you are joining me from Jessica from The Old Barn, didn’t she share the best tips for making your porch look it’s best? So good!

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My Cottage Porches

My home is fairly new construction. It was built to replicate one of the old cottages often seen up north in the Mitten. What are some characteristics of these type of cottages you ask? Well let me tell you. Small porches, gable roofs, fun exterior color, and a cupola are just a few of the traits.

My home has three porches and like the characteristics I just told you about, they are not very big. I’m a firm believer that your porch doesn’t have to be big to be charming!

Don’t you agree?

Two of my three porches can be seen from the front of the house. There is the traditional front door with a small porch and a long narrow porch on the side of the house.

The third porch is at the back door which leads out to our patio. If you are new to my blog, you can see my Bright Cottage in the Mitten Summer Patio, that I recently shared.

You may be wondering how to make your small porch more inviting. Let me share with you some of my faorite ideas.

  • Add flowers
  • Match plants to coordinate each porch and outdoor space
  • Scale down the furniture
  • Include pillows
  • Limit accessories

Adding a pop of color works great in small spaces. The color becomes the focal point and not the size of the space. You can achieve this with flowers, wreaths, pillows and other accessories.

Wreaths

The first thing I add is a wreath to all three doors. Wreaths are the perfect option and I have quite the stockpile from years past. A little tip if you are looking to add to your wreath collection, this is a great time of year to buy summer wreaths on clearance.

This year, two of the three wreaths were some we used at my daughter-in-laws baby shower a few years ago. They have pink peonies with lemons on them and are perfect for summer!

I’ve also had the wreath I chose for my front door for quite some time. It’s ok to shop your home and use what you already have. There is no rule that says you need to purchase new every year.

It’s really important that your wreaths match your flowers. As you might see, the colors are a little different between the wreaths, but from the street and with the colors of flowers I chose, they coordinate and look great!

Flowers, Flowers and More Flowers

Are you a flower person?

I am definitely a flower person and love having them anytime of the year.

I think they are extra special during the warm days of summer.

There’s something so spectacular about all those beautiful colors dancing around together.

I added pots of flowers to all three of my porches. Some I planted myself and some I purchased already potted. Having the flowers on the front two porches coordinate was important to me because both porches can be seen at the same time. I’m not suggesting they be matchy-matchy, just enough alike that it flows.

Having this many pots can be time consuming but, I absolutely love it! It’s like therapy for me!

If you’re looking to save some money, planting your own pots is your best bet. When planting my own, I always add a larger flower to the center and smaller accent flowers around. As a result, it will give you a fuller looking plant. You can see how I did it in my post How To Create An Easy Patriotic Flower Pot.

Another tip, add a colorful pot to the mix.

The Finishing Touches

In the fall, I love to use crates, signs, buckets etc., on my porches. You can see what I mean in my post The Best Fall Home Tour. In the summer, it’s typical for me to have many flowers and those flowers tend to get really big. That’s why I keep the extra accessories to a minimum.

This season, I used some white metal retro chairs on my side and back porches. Adding a pop of color with a pink and white buffalo checked pillow was all I needed.

Easy Decor For A Small Cottage Porch

There you have it! My easy decor for a small cottage porch. Simple steps, full of pops of color!

Remember, bigger isn’t always better. You can make a beautiful entrance to your home with simple steps, full of pops of color!

Next on the tour, is my friend Pasha from Pasha Is Home. She is going to be sharing Three Simple Ideas for a Welcoming Midsummer Front Porch. You won’t want to miss it and make sure you tell her I said hello!

I’m so grateful you stopped by today!


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Mid Summer Deck Tour // A Life Unfolding

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Comments

  1. stacy says

    July 9, 2022 at 7:14 am

    Kim that gorgeous container is truly amazing!!!! love your porch!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 9, 2022 at 8:07 am

      Thank you, Stacy!

      Reply
  2. Julie Ciechanowski says

    July 9, 2022 at 8:26 am

    Love those ideas, I have an old wooden rocker that has seen its last days and ready for something new. I love the retro white porch chair with that Buffalo check pillow! Didn’t do flower pots due to a hectic spring, but planning on it for the fall! Thx for the inspiration!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 10, 2022 at 10:45 pm

      So happy I could inspire you! xoxo

      Reply
  3. Karen says

    July 9, 2022 at 9:17 am

    I definitely love flowers and look forward to summer every year! Yours are very colorful, thanks for sharing. I love the quote about the porch! So true!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 10, 2022 at 10:44 pm

      Thank you Karen!

      Reply
  4. Tammy says

    July 9, 2022 at 9:30 am

    Stunning containers, Kim. I love that your house has three porches. My favorite wreath is the hot pink peonies and lemons. Those colors together makes my heart sing. I would have hot tea on your porch with you too.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 10, 2022 at 10:44 pm

      I love that wreath, too! Come on over…I’ll have that pot of tea waiting!

      Reply
  5. Kylie says

    July 9, 2022 at 10:04 am

    I absolutely love all the flowers! Your porch is beautiful!

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 10, 2022 at 10:43 pm

      Thank you, Kylie!

      Reply
  6. Jessica Starr says

    July 9, 2022 at 2:48 pm

    Kim, your porch and planters look beautiful!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 10, 2022 at 10:42 pm

      Thank you, Jessica!

      Reply
  7. Libbie Burling says

    July 9, 2022 at 8:56 pm

    Oh my!

    Everything is so pretty my friend! I love all the beautiful colors. 🙂

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 10, 2022 at 10:39 pm

      Thank you so much, Libbie!!

      Reply
  8. Pasha is Home says

    July 10, 2022 at 1:11 am

    Glad I’m not the only one with a wreath addiction!! I love all the flowers and those super cute white metal chairs!! It all came together so perfectly ;)!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 10, 2022 at 10:38 pm

      Haha!! Maybe we can form a throw pillow support group!! Thanks so much for hosting Pasha!

      Reply
  9. Mary K Blaine says

    July 10, 2022 at 7:34 am

    Love your porches Kim! Your pots have turned out beautiful. I still have to change my wreath though since it doesn’t match my flowers this year.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 10, 2022 at 10:39 pm

      Thank you, MaryKay!

      Reply
  10. Mary Anne Russo says

    July 10, 2022 at 2:37 pm

    All three of your porches look beautiful! You’ve given me some great ideas! Your planters look beautiful as well!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 10, 2022 at 10:40 pm

      Thank you, Mary Anne!

      Reply
  11. Kristin | White Arrows Home says

    July 10, 2022 at 9:07 pm

    Everything is so beautiful Kim! I love the bright colors and I LOVE the pics of you! SO beautiful!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 10, 2022 at 10:41 pm

      You are so kind, Kristin! I finally had new pictures made and I am so happy with them!

      Reply
  12. Molly says

    July 10, 2022 at 9:13 pm

    I love all your colorful flowers, Kim! And wow, those pots with the petunias are truly spectacular! Your home sounds so charming with all the porches!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 10, 2022 at 10:42 pm

      My petunia planters have absolutely loved our weather this year! They just keep getting bigger and bigger! Thanks for stopping by, Molly!

      Reply
  13. Tina says

    July 11, 2022 at 12:38 am

    Your porch is beautiful. Your flower pots are bursting with color. I’ll have a pour here and patio at my new house and love your colored pots with beautiful colorful trailing to the ground.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 16, 2022 at 8:29 pm

      Thanks so much Tina! They have been a gift this summer! xo

      Reply
  14. Jen says

    July 11, 2022 at 12:54 pm

    I have a teeny-tiny porch, so I love your ideas, Kim. Everything looks so beautiful, and I love those fun retro chairs! I look forward to seeing what you do in the fall!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 16, 2022 at 8:28 pm

      Thanks Jen! The fall is my favorite time to decorate my porches!

      Reply
  15. Kim says

    July 12, 2022 at 1:21 pm

    I love all of your creative ideas for porch decorating!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 16, 2022 at 8:28 pm

      Thank you, Kim!

      Reply
  16. Donna says

    July 12, 2022 at 6:17 pm

    I love all the bright colors of your wreaths and potted plants! You are doing a fabulous job with your flowers! I am in awe of their beauty and how large they have grown! You have so many special outdoor spaces, and I can tell you are enjoying them this summer!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 16, 2022 at 8:27 pm

      Thanks so very much! My flowers are the biggest they have ever been. I feel so blessed with all my outdoor spaces! Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  17. Lori Nell says

    July 12, 2022 at 7:01 pm

    Those flowers are just amazing! Both the potted and the beautiful wreaths!

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 16, 2022 at 8:26 pm

      Thanks! I’ve had great luck this year with my pots! Happy summer!

      Reply
  18. Carol Karl | Living a Real Life says

    July 12, 2022 at 7:36 pm

    I absolutely agree that a porch doesn’t need to be big to have impact. I love what you did.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 16, 2022 at 8:26 pm

      Small can be grand! Thanks Carol! Hope you are well! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Leslie Watkins says

    July 12, 2022 at 11:41 pm

    What beautiful flowers and porches! And I love seeing your smiling face in those photos! Great post, friend.

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 16, 2022 at 8:25 pm

      Awe, thank you Leslie!!

      Reply
  20. Aliya says

    July 13, 2022 at 6:29 am

    Kim!! I love your porch!! So beautiful for summer!!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 16, 2022 at 8:25 pm

      Thanks friend!!

      Reply
  21. Linda Johnston says

    July 13, 2022 at 11:28 am

    Lovely ideas! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 16, 2022 at 8:25 pm

      You’re welcome!

      Reply
  22. Mona says

    July 13, 2022 at 2:31 pm

    Kim- Your flowers look AMAZING! So beautiful! I love your About Me picture! It’s great!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 16, 2022 at 8:25 pm

      Thanks so much, Mona! I just had some new pictures made a few weeks ago!

      Reply
  23. Rachel - Tea and Forget-me-nots says

    July 15, 2022 at 10:04 am

    I don’t have a real porch, only an enclosed entryway. But I’d love to make some seasonal wreaths to add some colour. You’ve motivated me!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 16, 2022 at 8:24 pm

      Awe, I am so glad I inspired you! Thanks for visiting!

      Reply
  24. Sue at Blu says

    July 15, 2022 at 11:14 am

    Kim this is such a happy and beautiful post! Such an inspiration! pinned.

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 16, 2022 at 8:24 pm

      Thank you, Sue! I appreciate that!

      Reply
  25. Marie says

    July 15, 2022 at 12:18 pm

    Kim you look so pretty in between those bunches of flowers! I love that your home was modeled after old homes in the area. Happy summer!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 16, 2022 at 8:23 pm

      You are so kind! Thank you, Marie!

      Reply
  26. Rosemary says

    July 16, 2022 at 8:12 am

    Just gorgeous. All of the bright colors just adds to the happiness factor of your porch. I want to visit.

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    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 16, 2022 at 8:23 pm

      Come on over anytime, Rosemary!

      Reply
  27. Cindy says

    July 18, 2022 at 1:33 pm

    Kim, your porches are so pretty! I just had to share it so I’m excited to tell you this post will be featured in this week’s Tuesday Turn About Link Party! Hope to see you at the party this week!

    Reply
    • cottageinthemitten@gmail.com says

      July 18, 2022 at 8:01 pm

      Oh my! Thanks so much, Cindy! I feel blessed! xo

      Reply

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