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How To Create An Inviting Front Porch with Wicker Furniture

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Classic wicker furniture is timeless! Let me show you why and how to create an inviting front porch with beautiful and adorning wicker.

But – guess what? It should be inviting for you as well!

Celebrating Spring 2022

Today I’m thrilled to be sharing our front porch with wicker furniture as part of the Celebrating Spring 2022 Blog Hop hosted by Leen over at Sand Dollar Lane.

Celebrate Spring Blog Hop

If you are joining me today from Michelle of Thistle Key Lane, welcome to our home in Vermont! Don’t you just adore Michelle’s beautiful home style? I’ve always been such an admirer of her home and lovely decorating ideas. And that family room!

Snow in Spring

You are going to see so many beautiful spring home decor ideas on today’s home tours, but here in Vermont spring hasn’t quite sprung yet…

In fact it snowed all day yesterday and it’s just 14 degrees here this morning!

So my post today may be a little out of the ordinary on your tour with us today.

Tulips in Basket

On the Front Porch

So this past summer we renovated our front porch here in Vermont, which is the heart of our home overlooking the Green Mountains.

The porch and the views are why we chose this house, honestly.

Spring Flowers

Therefore, we wanted to make our front porch into an inviting and comfortable living space for all who visit, as well as for ourselves.

Following the renovation of the refinished flooring and new columns, we entered the most beautiful season of all here in Vermont, autumn.

Vermont Home

And I had so much fun decorating this front porch with vintage-style table settings, followed up with this Vintage Ski Lodge Decor Series. Here are a few posts that I think you will appreciate:

  • Is Autumn a Season for Vintage?
  • Vermont Foliage Home Tour
  • How to Style a Table in October Blue
  • Outdoor Table for 2 with Mountain Views

And now it was time to make an investment in new furniture for the front porch to welcome in this year’s spring season.

I started by choosing the color, evergreen.

A color that would match the outdoor elements of the mountain views and the official color of Vermont.

I just love all the elegant charm and character of wicker furniture.

And so that is how we settled on this Lancaster Collection available through Ballard Designs.

Lancaster Wicker Furniture
Photo Credit: Ballard Designs

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Why We Chose the Lancaster All Weather Wicker Furniture Collection?

It’s All Weather Wicker!

Guests and loved ones will feel so special enjoying your front porch with all-weather wicker. It’s sturdy, easily stays clean, and is resistant to mold and mildew.

How To Create An Inviting Front Porch with Wicker Furniture

We couldn’t have had this any other way honestly. Not with the weather elements we get here in Vermont. This was the #1 feature of ours when looking for wicker porch furniture.

It’s Green!

When looking for front porch wicker furniture try looking at your outdoor surroundings and embrace those colors in your decor choices.

How To Create An Inviting Front Porch with Wicker Furniture

The color green compliments all the natural elements of our outdoor surroundings from the mountains, to our front lawn.

The newly renovated dark wooden floors and beams on our front porch pair really well with this color scheme too.

And just add the color purple and bam! The color combination of dark woods with purple just gets me every time. Wait until the lilacs start blooming!

You may also appreciate the post Decorating with the Color Purple.

How To Create An Inviting Front Porch with Wicker Furniture

I’m looking forward to the new lilac bush in our front yard blooming this spring too.

You may also appreciate this Vintage Haul for The Porch.

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Classic Styling!

Both you and your guests will enjoy time-honored wicker furniture like this for years to come, as traditional and classic decor styles never go out of style, making it a true investment.

How To Create An Inviting Front Porch with Wicker Furniture

The Details!

The glory is in the details. Isn’t that what they say?

I love the storage drawers in this collection that pull out under each seat on the sofa, chair, and even the ottoman. Perfect for storing the cushions in the winter months.

How To Create An Inviting Front Porch with Wicker Furniture

And to make you happy, each wicker furniture piece is sold individually, allowing you to pick and choose the pieces you want without being committed to an entire set.

Delivery!

We ordered and received the Lancaster sofa, chair, and chair with ottoman.

After waiting months (due only to the routine pandemic delays) for this all-weather wicker furniture to arrive, it was delivered on a snowy, sleety, and rainy morning in typical “Vermont Mud Season” style!

Boxed Furniture

Mud Season

The timing was actually perfect though, as now we can take this time to get it all ready for when spring officially arrives after our 5th season called “Mud Season”.

What is Mud Season?

Mud season is the name given to the period between winter’s end (late March) and spring’s start (May) when unpaved roads, dirt paths, and hiking trails become a muddy mess from melting snow and spring rains. Source: Farmer’s Almanac

How to Decorate a Welcoming Front Porch

The next day we had a bit of a break in the weather so I was able to unpack and set up the wicker furniture to share with you here today.

How To Create An Inviting Front Porch with Wicker Furniture

Both loved ones and friends will always embrace your personal decor touches, after all, that’s what makes for an inviting and cozy home.

And in my case, it’s adding vintage treasures that I have found out and about while “Thrifting with the Gals“.

My goal now is to find and add more wooden antique or vintage side tables like this one, as well as a coffee table that will fit nicely into this collection here on our front porch.

Wicker Furniture

This is a unique vintage wicker table that I found in Maine this past fall.

The top is removable and can be used as a serving tray.

I thought it would be super cute with this collection and perfect for entertaining over the summer.

Notice how it has a green trim around it, matching the wicker set, and the top has a floral pattern painted onto it as well.

How To Create An Inviting Front Porch with Wicker Furniture

I once had a friend tell me that they “loved visiting me, as everything about my home was such a reflection of myself”.

Wow, what a beautiful compliment to receive.

And that is truly what makes for an inviting home.

Family and friends love you and they want to see that you are comfortable and happy when they visit.

Whether it’s a vintage side table, an antique pitcher with tulips, collected vintage dishwares, or thrifted drinking glasses, these things that you love, your guests will rejoice in too.

Vintage Side Table

And what about those white cushions you ask?

My plan right now is to find traditional blue and white patterned material to have custom covers made for the cushions, keeping the white covers for special occasions.

I’ll also cover the white cushions with quilts and blankets, for now, to protect them from the elements, and from Ella, our Bernese Mountain Dog.

How To Create An Inviting Front Porch with Wicker Furniture

Lancaster does sell other colors of cushion covers, but they are in addition to these standard pillows.

So I decided I would make my own, which will be more affordable and allows me the choice of my own colors and patterns.

You may also appreciate the post, How to Paint Wicker Furniture Shabby Chic Style.

Wicker Furniture

Don’t Be Afraid of White

I embrace white and I have a Bernese Mountain Dog, who thinks she’s a lap dog!

Don’t be afraid of it.

White can be washed in the washing machine and covered easily with blankets or quilts too.

Bernese Mountain Dog

I’m a firm believer in a cozy lived-in look.

Take your shoes off or keep them on, I’m fine with whatever makes you comfortable.

And there are certain to be a few dog hairs around here too.

But this is what makes for a welcoming home and front porch am I, right?

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You may appreciate How to Refinish a Wood Table in Less Than 1 Hour on this wallpaper table I refinished for this porch too!

I hope you’ll join me here next time,

  • When I have found that just-right vintage coffee table and side tables.
  • Spring is in full bloom!
  • And we can sit on a warm day together in wicker furniture and enjoy iced tea and the view!

But for now, I’m going to head back inside to get cozy and warm up my fading tulips…

How To Create An Inviting Front Porch with Wicker Furniture

See this porch decorated now after a spring vintage haul on the post, Cozy Antique Spring Porch Ideas.

Cozy Antique Spring Porch

You may also enjoy these Scandinavian Spring Homes When Less is More.

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I’m so glad you dropped by, and if you are new to my blog, welcome! I hope you enjoyed your visit with us here today at our Home in Vermont.

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Celebrating Spring 2022 Tour

Next up on today’s Celebrating Spring Tour is Lindsay over at Aratari at Home. Lindsay is on a mission to detoxify her home and is a mother of small children, creating a home in the Rochester, New York area. And you are going to love her beautiful spring-styled kitchen shelves! Oh and she’s Italian sharing her favorite family recipes too.

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  1. Leen Curinga says

    March 29, 2022 at 7:19 am

    That porch is gorgeous! I love how well your vintage table coordinates with the new furniture, like it was meant to be.
    Enjoying that view from your beautiful porch sounds like a perfect evening. Once it warms up, of course!

    I’m so glad you’re part of this tour, friend!

    Reply
    • Ann says

      March 29, 2022 at 8:51 am

      Thanks so much Leen🙌🏻

      Reply
  2. Vicki and Jenn 2 Bees in a Pod says

    March 29, 2022 at 8:24 am

    Ann – your porch is gorgeous…and the mountain view is stunning! We love your new furniture and can see you enjoying it so much! Hopefully spring weather will arrive soon!

    Reply
    • Ann says

      March 29, 2022 at 8:51 am

      Thank you so much🙏🏻

      Reply
  3. Jen says

    March 29, 2022 at 9:55 am

    Oh, Ann. It is just beautiful. I wish we had a front porch like this to enjoy. I’d love to feature your porch on my weekly round-up this Saturday.

    Reply
    • Ann says

      March 29, 2022 at 10:01 am

      Thank you so much, Jen! I would love that so much. Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Rachel says

    March 29, 2022 at 10:52 am

    Ann
    Your porch is perfect and I love your wicker furniture!
    .

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    • Ann says

      March 29, 2022 at 11:12 am

      Thanks so much Rachel🙏

      Reply
  5. Melanie Ferguson says

    March 29, 2022 at 11:25 am

    Oh my goodness! That wicker furniture is to die for and so it your view! I believe the only thing better is your precious doggie! This makes me want to get busy creating my very own outdoor space for spring! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Ann says

      March 31, 2022 at 11:57 am

      I’m so glad you like it🌷🙏

      Reply
  6. Kim Waldorf says

    March 29, 2022 at 1:12 pm

    Your new furniture is so pretty! You have the prettiest views no matter what the season! Thanks for always sharing your beautiful home. So nice to tour with you this week, Ann!

    Reply
    • Ann says

      March 31, 2022 at 11:56 am

      Thank you Kim🌷🌷

      Reply
  7. Michelle | Thistle Key Lane says

    March 29, 2022 at 1:22 pm

    Oh I would love sit here and soak in those mountain views! I can’t imagine a better color for your new wicker furniture than green, and look how gorgeous it is with your table. Love your table styling with the pretty tulips and dishes. Pinning your lovely inspiration!

    Reply
    • Ann says

      March 31, 2022 at 11:56 am

      Thanks so much Michelle🌷🌷

      Reply
  8. Anne from Simply2Moms says

    March 29, 2022 at 2:34 pm

    Love how you decorated your front porch, Ann! I’m completely with you about the dark green wicker… I just need to get my hubby on board! LOL You’ve got such a gorgeous view too. Happy Spring!

    Reply
    • Ann says

      April 3, 2022 at 8:59 am

      Thank you so much Anne💚💚

      Reply
  9. Kate | Southern Home and Hospitality says

    March 29, 2022 at 7:53 pm

    Wow….the view from your porch is gorgeous!! I can see why it made you buy the home. The color of the new wicker furniture is just perfect. I’d love to see more pictures when everything greens up and you have some springlike weather. Happy to be on the tour with you!

    Reply
    • Ann says

      March 31, 2022 at 11:56 am

      Thank you so much Kate🌷🌷

      Reply
  10. Cindy says

    March 29, 2022 at 8:48 pm

    Your porch is so pretty Ann but wow, that view is stunning! I’m sure you’re itching to be able to spend time out there in your new chairs! Hope Spring visits you soon xx

    Reply
    • Ann says

      March 31, 2022 at 11:55 am

      Thanks kindly Cindy🙌🏻

      Reply
  11. Kelly Radcliff says

    March 29, 2022 at 10:57 pm

    Ann I love your porch and the green wicker furniture you chose it cozy and beautiful…and your view is stunning. It was made for your space! Praying it warms up for you soon!

    Reply
    • Ann says

      March 31, 2022 at 11:55 am

      Thank you so much Kelly💚

      Reply
  12. Marianne says

    March 30, 2022 at 5:50 am

    That porch with that view! Wow, what a delight. I love the vintage touches you added among your new porch furniture. It all looks beautiful and blends in perfectly with that great outdoors.

    Reply
    • Ann says

      March 31, 2022 at 11:54 am

      Thank you so much Marianne💚

      Reply
  13. Cindy says

    March 30, 2022 at 4:35 pm

    Your porch is beautiful. That pitcher has me swooning!

    Pinned

    Reply
    • Ann says

      March 31, 2022 at 11:54 am

      Thankbyou so much Cindy🙌🏻

      Reply
  14. [email protected] says

    April 1, 2022 at 8:57 am

    Debbie, I’m so jealous because we don’t have a front porch. Your views are also spectacular. The porch furniture you chose is perfect for your setting. I love Ballard, too. The small round vintage table will be wonderful for holding plants and a glass of iced tea. Enjoy your porch when it stops snowing.

    Reply
    • Ann says

      April 1, 2022 at 9:02 am

      Thank you so much Carol💙💙💙

      Reply
  15. Sonya says

    April 2, 2022 at 7:01 am

    Ann you have the most beautiful view there and those green chairs on your porch are the perfect touch even if there is snow on the ground. I know you enjoy your space year round. Happy touring with you and hope Spring comes soon.

    Reply
    • Ann says

      April 2, 2022 at 8:20 am

      Thank you kindly Sonya😃

      Reply
  16. Kathy Munday says

    April 2, 2022 at 11:37 am

    Ohhhhhhh….. I can see why so many responded to this post !!! Your porch is STUNNING!!! The storage under the chairs is brilliant and when you mention the details, the tulips in the wicker “vase” is beyond beautiful! Precious Ella brings all the comfort to life. Here on Cape Cod, wicker is very popular and our front porch wicker has been white for years. Sooooo many wonderful ideas to make ours more inviting. Snow or not, Spring is in the air and the new ideas bring “warmth” right now!!! This is one of my favorite posts!!!!

    Reply
    • Ann says

      April 3, 2022 at 8:56 am

      Wow thank you so much Kathy. Spring is definitely in the air🌷🌷

      Reply
  17. Renae says

    April 3, 2022 at 9:53 am

    Your porch is absolutely gorgeous, my friend. I love your wicker furniture. happy Mud Season. Hugs to you.

    Reply
    • Ann says

      April 3, 2022 at 10:05 am

      Thank you so much Renae. It’s mud season alright😂😂

      Reply
  18. Pamela says

    April 4, 2022 at 7:24 am

    Wow I can see why you chose a home with such wonderful views. Green is a favorite color of mine and this collection looks so vintage in that color. The drawers for cushion storage is absolutely brilliant. Your butlers tray table is perfection.

    Reply
    • Ann says

      April 4, 2022 at 8:11 am

      Thank you so much Pamela. I’m so glad you enjoyed it all 💚💚💚

      Reply
  19. Rebecca says

    April 4, 2022 at 4:35 pm

    Ann, your spring porch looks so inviting, and the view is breathtaking! I love the new green wicker patio set. It looks amazing with your stained wooden floors. The vintage wicker side table pairs so well with the new green wicker, just like they were made for each other! The overhead shots of the tulips in the wicker vase is so lovely. It was nice to join you on the tour. Pinned 🙂

    Reply
    • Ann says

      April 4, 2022 at 5:38 pm

      What a nice thing to say Rebecca. Thank you so much😘

      Reply
  20. Kim | Shiplap and Shells says

    April 5, 2022 at 5:32 pm

    Your porch is so beautiful Ann. I love wicker furniture so much and yours is beautiful!

    Reply
  21. Jennifer Fancher says

    April 5, 2022 at 8:44 pm

    Even in the cold, I would love to have this space to cuddle up with Ella and enjoy! Your furniture is gorgeous and styled so beautifully!

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    • Ann says

      April 6, 2022 at 3:26 pm

      Thank you so much, Jennifer!

      Reply
  22. Angie @ Postcards from the Ridge says

    April 8, 2022 at 8:12 am

    I adore all of your green wicker and your porch is amazing. I’d sit there all the time and stare at that view.

    Reply
    • Ann says

      April 8, 2022 at 9:24 am

      Thanks kindly Angie🙌🏻

      Reply

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