Written by Stacy Fisher – The Spruce
House Doormat
Start out with a plain doormat and add some paint, make a few cuts, and you have this adorable house doormat. You could customize it to look like your home or follow the directions to create this mid-century home doormat. It’s a simple DIY project for your porch that will really let your creativity flow.
Porch Swing
Porch Pillows
Large Outdoor Monogram Letter Planter Box
Isn’t this a clever DIY porch idea! You get the building plan for the letter you’d like to showcase on the side of your porch and then build it. It’s an easy build that confident beginners can handle. You then fill the letter frame full of flowers or plants or decorate it seasonally. It’s a great project that’s sure to impress the neighbors.
Modern House Number Sign
Outdoor Bar Cart
Greet your neighbors and visitors with a beverage from your outdoor bar cart. This project uses a laundry basket frame for the bottom and then the top is built from wood. It’s a simple cart that’s great for a smaller porch.
Macramé Plant Hanger
Ikea Rast Hack
This DIY porch idea is an easy IKEA hack that you can have finished in an afternoon. You’ll paint it, add some wheels, and then add some interesting handles. You can sit it on your porch and use it for extra storage.
Outdoor Side Table
Whether you’re looking for a plant stand or a small table, this outdoor side table can do both. It’s built completely out of 2x4s, making it a great beginner project. You’ll need a few tools and supplies, but you’ll be delighted with this little table
Raised Planter Box
Planter boxes go great on porches, and this one would especially elevate the area. This raised planter box also has a shelf near the bottom for storage or a place for decorations. You can finish it with any stain or paint so it goes with your porch decor.
Spray Painted and Stenciled Outdoor Rug
Adding a rug to your porch is a great way to make it feel more like an extension of your home. This DIY project has you take an existing rug and then shows you how to add stencils and spray paint to it. What you get is a one-of-a-kind rug that’s perfect for your porch.
Simple Modern Bird Feeder
Here’s another DIY porch idea that’s so small it can fit in any space. It’s a small bird feeder made with just a few supplies. It has a modern look to it and would look good on just about any porch. Not only does it make a nice decoration, but it also serves as a spot for birds to perch and visit.
Outdoor Platform Couch
If you have a large porch, you may want to consider adding additional seating. This project shows you how to build a platform couch that you can use inside or out. You’ll need to know a little about building, but this is a good intermediate project to try out.
Printable Porch Rules Farmhouse Sign
Establish your porch as the place to be with this Porch Rules sign. This adorable project has you get the sign printed and then gives you tips on how to frame it. It’s a simple project that really makes a big statement.
Paint Can Herb Garden
Adding an herb garden to your porch is a great idea! It adds greenery, and you can use some to cook with whenever you want. The best thing about this herb garden is that it hangs on a wall, so it doesn’t take up extra room. This project has all the directions you need to create the paint cans and the rest of the herb garden.
Whitewashed Terracotta Pots
Give terracotta pots new life with a stylish whitewash treatment. This is a super simple project that anyone can do. Whitewash a few or a bunch and then fill them with flowers and plants for your front porch.
Cinder Block Planters
Here’s a DIY porch idea that’s really budget-friendly. You’ll just need some cinder blocks and some strong glue. Arrange the blocks vertically in a design you like and you have part sculpture, part planter.
Outdoor Curtains and Curtain Rods
Update your porch instantly by adding some curtains. This is a great way to add privacy and create a cozy outdoor room that you’ll never want to leave. This DIY porch project shows you how to make your own rods for the curtains, which you could buy or sew yourself.
Upcycled Drawer Planter
Here’s another idea for a porch planter. This one upcycles drawers and some scrap wood and transforms them into this unique planter. You could paint or stain the planter to match the rest of your decor.
Timber Side Table
Small side tables make a great addition to a porch. They’re able to hold a drink or a book without taking up too much space. This project takes a piece of timber and transforms it into this side table, which would look great in any outdoor porch or patio space.
Planter Box for Porch Rails
Do you have railings on your porch? If you do, you should consider adding planter boxes to them. You can buy this already built or, if you’re feeling a little adventurous, you can build this one yourself. It’s a super simple project that even a beginner can build.