How to Make Your Front Porch Pop with These 20 Flower Pot Ideas
Are you looking for a quick way to add some color and style to your front porch? Flower pots are a great way to make a big difference in your curb appeal.
If you want to make your front porch pop, here are 20 flower pot ideas to get you started!
1. Add a pop of color with bright flowers
If you have a neutral-colored home, adding bright flowers to your front porch can make your house stand out in the best way.
This front porch features a variety of colorful flowers that are sure to catch the eye of anyone passing by.
2. Get creative with planters
If you want to add a pop of color to your front porch, consider using fun, colorful planters.
There are so many different planter options available, including ones that look like animals, ones with fun patterns and even ones that look like old-fashioned bathtubs.
For this design, I used a variety of planters that all had a similar color scheme.
I used a bright blue planter, a light blue planter, a white planter and a copper planter.
Then I filled them with a variety of plants, including petunias, sweet potato vines, calibrachoas and lantanas.
3. Use a variety of flowers for colorful pots
If you love all the colors, why not use them all? This flower pot idea uses a variety of flowers to create a colorful pot that will make your front porch pop.
Use a variety of flowers in your favorite colors and arrange them in a way that looks good to you.
This type of flower pot is great for people who love to mix and match colors.
Pro tip: When using a variety of flowers, make sure you are giving them the right amount of water and sunlight.
Different flowers have different care needs, so make sure you are doing your research.
4. Decorate with tall flower pots
If you’re looking to add some height to your front porch, you can do so with tall flower pots.
These pots are perfect for flowers and plants that grow tall, or you can even use them to create a tiered look.
In this example from The Creativity Exchange, you can see how the tall flower pots are staggered in height to create a beautiful display.
The pots are all the same style, but they each have a different flower or plant in them to add some variety to the look.
You can also use different colors and patterns on the pots to create a fun, eclectic look on your front porch.
5. Mix and match for a fun
There are a lot of ways to mix and match your flower pots, and this is a great example.
Some of the pots are the same color, but different sizes, while others are completely different.
The result is a fun and eclectic look that is sure to make your front porch pop.
colorful look
If you want a colorful look but don’t want to do a rainbow, this is a great way to incorporate a lot of color without it looking busy.
Everything in this planter is a different color, but the white and green in the plants themselves and the planter help tie it together.
6. Use different shades of the same color
If you want to keep things simple, yet still have a big impact, use different shades of the same color.
This flower pot design has a variety of pink flowers and green plants, and the different shades of pink and green add a lot of interest to the design.
7. Add greenery to your front porch
If you’re not a huge fan of colorful blooms, you can still add some greenery to your front porch with a variety of potted plants.
We love the look of these potted ferns that are flanking the front door.
The best part? Ferns love shade, so they’re perfect for a porch that doesn’t get a ton of sunlight.
8. Create a welcoming entryway with flower pots
The entryway of your home is the first thing guests see. Make a good first impression with a few well-placed flower pots.
Here, a tall pot is filled with greenery and white flowers. The pot is placed in the center of the porch, creating a focal point.
Two smaller pots, also filled with greenery, are placed on either side of the steps, creating symmetry.
The black planters pop against the white home and the bright green plants add a pop of color.
The result is a welcoming entryway that’s sure to make a good impression on visitors.
9. Make a statement with large flower pots
If you have a large front porch, you’ll want to make a statement with large flower pots.
These large pots are the perfect size for the large porch and give a grand and elegant feel to the entryway.
You can keep the look simple by using a single type of flower in each pot, or mix it up by using a variety of flowers and colors.
I love how the large flower pots are the same on each side of the door, giving the entryway a clean and balanced look.
10. Add flowers to your front porch steps
If you have a lot of steps leading up to your front porch, you can add some small flower pots to the steps to create a beautiful look.
You can use the same color scheme for all of the pots or mix and match with a variety of colors.
11. Add greenery to your front porch steps
For a more casual look, add greenery to your front porch steps.
We love how this homeowner used the same greenery to fill these pots and to line their front porch steps.
This helps to create a cohesive look that doesn’t feel too busy.
If you have a lot of steps leading up to your porch, you can use this idea to add greenery to each step.
12. Use flower pots to frame your front door
If you have a walkway leading up to your front door, use flower pots to frame the walkway and create a little visual interest.
This is another great way to add some color and texture to your front porch, and you can use the flower pots to tie in the colors of your front door and shutters.
13. Add flowers to your front porch railings
If you have a small porch, you can still add a hint of greenery and flowers to your space.
This homeowner decided to add flower boxes to their porch railing to create a small garden.
Pro tip: Use complementary colors in your flower boxes to create a cohesive look.
These flower boxes are filled with red, white, and blue flowers, which looks great with the navy blue porch.
14. Combine flowers with other outdoor decor
If you have a lot of outdoor decor on your porch and you’re not sure how to incorporate your flowers, take a cue from this idea.
This porch has a lot of decor on it, but the flowers don’t get lost. Instead, they’re the focal point of the space.
The large pots with the tall flowers make a statement, and the smaller pots are placed in the center of the table and bench.
This way, the flowers are the stars of the show, and the other decor acts as a beautiful backdrop.
15. Use flower pots to create a focal point
If you don’t have a lot of space on your front porch, you can still use flower pots to create a focal point.
Choose one large pot or a few smaller pots and place them in the center of your porch.
Fill them with colorful flowers and greenery, and let them be the star of the show.
You can even add a bench or a couple of chairs around the pots to create a cozy seating area.
16. Add flower pots to your balcony
If you live in an apartment or condo, your balcony is your porch. Even if it’s small, you can still make the most of it with a few flower pots.
This small balcony is packed with personality with a variety of flowers, plants, and herbs.
17. Create a cozy outdoor seating area with flower pots
If your front porch is large enough, you can create a cozy outdoor seating area with flower pots.
Add a bench or a few outdoor chairs to the space and then place your flower pots around them.
Use a variety of flower pot sizes and colors to create a dynamic look.
You can also add a small outdoor table to the space and place a flower pot on top of it to add a pop of color.
18. Use flower pots to decorate your outdoor dining area
If you have a deck or patio, you can use flower pots to add color to your outdoor dining area.
Placing flower pots in the corners of your patio can help to define the space and make it feel more inviting.
You can also use flower pots to add color to your outdoor dining table.
Place a few flower pots in the center of your table and fill them with bright and colorful flowers.
You can also use flower pots to create a beautiful centerpiece for your outdoor dining table.
19. Add flower pots to your garden
If you already have a garden, you can still add flower pots to your existing garden to give it a little extra pop.
This is a great way to add color to your garden and fill in any empty spaces.
I like to add flower pots to my garden and then move them around throughout the season.
This helps me to make sure that my garden always looks full and lush.
20. Use flower pots to create a colorful outdoor space
One of the best ways to create a fun, colorful front porch is by using bright flower pots.
When you use colorful pots, you can keep the color scheme of the flowers simple and let the pots do the talking.
I love how this porch uses a rainbow of colors in the pots, but keeps the flowers white to add a fresh, clean feel to the space.
The hanging ferns and the large potted flowers in the back of the space are great ways to add height and variation to the space.
Conclusion
There’s nothing like a front porch that’s bursting with color. If you want to add a little extra curb appeal to your home, consider making one of these flower pot ideas. Then, don’t be surprised if your neighbors start asking you for landscaping tips.