Front Porch Furniture Ideas that Won’t Break the Bank!
Are you looking for the best places to shop for front porch furniture? Here is your one-stop shop for finding front porch furniture at prices that fit your budget.
Online shopping is one of my favorite places to find the best outdoor furniture that is at an affordable price, but looks expensive too!
With many online retailers offering free shipping, it’s the most efficient way to shop.
Skip the expensive outdoor furniture stores and save a fortune furnishing your front porch and outdoor living spaces!
Here is your go-to guide on where to find the best looking outdoor furniture that fits your budget.
My Many Outdoor Living Spaces
As you know my name is “Porch Daydreamer” so outdoor decor is a specialty of mine.
Did you know I have not one but TWO front porches on my Charleston styled house?
Plus a sunroom and an outdoor patio!
Each outdoor living space is a small space and I’ve found a way to create plenty of seating…so it is like I have 4 front porches 🙂
I thought it would be helpful to share each of my outdoor spaces – not just my two front porches to give you an idea of what is possible for your front porch.
Many people ask for the measurements of my outdoor spaces, to get perspective on how much will fit in a space.
Your wish is my command! I’ve included the dimensions of each space too.
Every piece of furniture and even the accessories have a purpose.
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Front Porch Furniture
To show you how many pieces of furniture you can add to a small front porch, let’s start with my lower front porch.
You’ll find Mick the Maltese enjoying the porch every chance I give him…if only he didn’t have to guard and bark each visit!
You can see I’ve maximized seating on this narrow and small front porch at only 7 ft wide by 14 ft long.
Shop the lower porch
Rug | Barrel Chairs | Blue Pillows | Pink Buffalo Check Pillows | Wild Flower Pillows | Woven Poof | White Rope Accent Table | Swing Paint Tutorial | Bench Cushions | Bench Paint Tutorial
On sunny days I enjoy my morning coffee on the front porch with a good book or magazine.
In the evenings to relax, I like rocking back and forth on the porch swing.
To make it more comfortable I even upholstered the seat!
When I use the outdoor wicker ottoman / pouf, I can seat 8 people and have!
Then a little secret is I spray painted the sectional to match the rest of the furniture!
It’s a really easy project and great when you have a limited budget.
If you want to make over your outdoor resin wicker furniture, check out How-to Paint Outdoor Resin Wicker Furniture!
Upper Front Porch Furniture
Are you ready to see my upper front porch? Yes, I am a lucky lady to have two front porches.
This space is off of my office upstairs and when the weather is nice I love to bring my laptop outside to work.
Mick, when not in my lap, will sit on the outdoor ottoman and watch the world go by.
Shop the upper porch
Rug | Blow Up Ottoman | Fire Table (similar) | Red Pillow Covers (protect them for outdoors) | Blue Buffalo Check Pillow Covers
If you are looking for affordable ottomans, these inflatable outdoor ottomans are your solution!
They come in a wide variety of washable covers and add water to weight them down.
Plus they have a handle for carrying – the best!
Use them as extra seating or for your feet on a front porch or even on a boat! I love finding cool new products.
The other cool thing on this front porch is the square fire table.
I swear I started a trend in my neighborhood!
Why not add a fire table to your front porch? It provides warmth, so you can use your covered outdoor space all four seasons.
Porch Daydreamer
After debuting mine this past summer, I saw them popping up on other front porches over the fall.
Propane fire tables are a great solution because they are smokeless and can be turned on and off in seconds!
Upgrade the look with fire glass for an even prettier flame effect.
I added blue to match the coastal theme and it sparkles as the flames dance.
Are you looking to create a little privacy on your balcony or porch?
On the end of the front porch where I look at houses, I added a simple planter with trellis.
Then wove through some faux ivy…it has held up through all types of weather.
It adds a little softness to any balcony and never has to be watered.
Fenced in Side Yard
If you move to my side yard (yes side yard), you can see it is also a small space at only 8 ft wide by 10 ft long.
The neighborhood I live it doesn’t have backyards, but a communal front yard instead.
For a some privacy and for a place for Mick can go potty safely, I fenced in a little side yard.
Shop the side yard
Outdoor Jute Rug | Blue Rug | Fire Table (similar) | ZIP on Cushion Covers | Lumbar Pillows | Chairs (similar)
In this small space, I’ve layered indoor/outdoor rugs and created a fire table conversation set that is cozy and comfortable.
When the temperatures get a little cooler we will sit around the fire pit and zone out. Sounds good right?
Yes, we use the fire table to cook hot dogs and make s’mores too!
All it takes is a regular propane tank (like you use for a gas grill) and you can turn the fire on in seconds…without the smokey smell.
If you didn’t know it, you can buy outdoor cushion covers that zip on and can be washed.
The cushions on the chairs were old, so I just covered them with these navy blue covers.
It’s a great way to upcycle your old cushions versus replace them.
Back Porch / Sunroom
Then if you head through the french doors from my kitchen, you will see the sunroom or “back porch”.
Again I’ve maximized the seating in a smaller space, which is 9 ft wide by 9.5 ft long.
Here you see a TV, so I can feel like I am outside when watching sports (a big Clemson Tiger football fan here!).
It’s like I’ve extended my living room right outside my back door.
Since this needed to be a more comfortable space, I added a full sized outdoor wicker sofa with thick cushions and matching chairs.
An affordable way to instantly furnish a space like this is to buy a set.
Truly my outdoor spaces are the places my closest friends enjoy the most.
Did you notice I painted the porch a different color than my house? Yes, you can do that 🙂
Where to Shop for Front Porch Furniture
Now that you’ve seen ALL of the front porch and outdoor furniture at my home are you inspired to makeover your space?
To help you narrow down and find the best outdoor furniture options, I’ll share my favorite places to shop online.
These retailers are the best options to find quality outdoor furniture and accessories at affordable prices.
best online shops for front porch furniture and outdoor furniture:
All of these retailers have lots of on trend front porch furniture in all types of materials.
Want inexpensive Dupes for Serena & Lily, Pottery Barn and West Elm?
Shopping at a brick and mortar online shop gives you the chance to return items much easier too 🙂
Common Front Porch Furniture Materials
- Metal
- Wicker
- Rattan
- Wood
Typically you can buy a set or individual items.
See below for my favorite finds by category.
Have fun shopping and I hope you find items that help you love your front porch or outdoor spaces.
Curb appeal is ALWAYS a good thing, so if you are looking for new ideas you may enjoy this post too: 7 Easy Ways to Create Maximum Curb Appeal
Hopefully, you found some pieces of front porch furniture you love or at least got inspired to makeover your outdoor areas!
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Until next time…
Porch Daydreamer
Tracey