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Nothing makes my little Southern heart happier than a pretty front porch. However, military housing and rental houses typically have very small porches, if any at all. I’ve been on the hunt for narrow porch decorating ideas since we moved into our new house in Hawaii.
We’ve always had small stoops or long narrow porches at all of our rental houses. (Which is why I added a big porch to my Dream House Checklist.) I even made a post with 9 Small Porch Decorating Ideas back in 2020 when I was trying to decorate our tiny porch at our house in Texas.
Despite my initial frustration, I found that narrow porches can be functional, comfortable, and pretty! Here are the photos I used as inspiration when decorating my new porch.
Vintage Furniture
This is my current porch setup at our home on Wheeler Army Airfield in Hawaii. We have a narrow walkway from the parking area to the front door bordered by a hedge. Our refurbished metal chairs and bar cart work great in this space, since vintage furniture tends to be smaller than modern furniture, making it perfect for small spaces.
Marcytop Outdoor Bistro Set, 3 Pieces Retro Metal Porch Furniture Set, All-Weather Patio Bistro Set, 2 C-Spring Metal Chairs and Round Side Table for Porch, Garden, Lawn and Balcony, GreenCrosley Furniture CO1029-RE Tulip Retro Outdoor Metal 2-Piece Armchair Set, Dark Red Satin
Interesting Art Work
There’s so much to love about this narrow porch! The beautiful plants, the black furniture with the yellow patterned cushions, and the bar setup between the seating areas are all perfection. But what really caught my eye was the big artwork hanging at the end of the porch.
Gertmenian Indoor Outdoor Area Rug, Classic Flatweave, Washable, Stain & UV Resistant Carpet, Deck, Patio, Poolside & Mudroom, 5×7 Ft Standard, Simple Border, Black Tan, 21490SereneLife 3 Pieces Outdoor Wicker Patio Furniture Modern Rattan Chair Conversation Sets with Coffee Table for Yard and Bistro (Off Black)
Light Colors
I’m always a fan of this light blue (my antique medicine cabinet is a similar color). It really helps bring this space together and make a tiny narrow porch seem bigger and brighter.
Collive Hallway Runner Rug, 2′ x 5′ Soft Washable Tan Contemporary Modern Laundry Room Indoor Hand-Woven Cotton Carpet for Bedroom Entryway Front Door Farmhouse KitchenPhantoscope Pack of 2 Outdoor Waterproof Solid Throw Decorative Pillow Cover Decorative Square Outdoor Pillows Cushion Case Patio Pillows for Couch Tent Sunbrella (18”x18”, Light Blue)
Chandelier
I don’t know if I would have ever thought to hang a chandelier and lace curtains on the porch, but wow! It looks absolutely stunning on this small porch!
gypsy color The Original Plug-in 3 Light Crystal White Hanging Swag Chandelier H17”xW12”, White Metal Frame with Clear Glass Stem and Clear Acrylic Crystals & Beads That Sparkle Just Like GlassPure White Floral Rose Vintage Lace Sheer Curtains Panel 63 Long – Rod Pocket Luxury Sheer Country Window Sheer Knitted Lace Curtain Drapes for Living Room, 52 x 63 inch Length, 2 Panels, White
Vintage Glider
I don’t know what I love on this porch the most: the vintage glider, the star design above the light fixture, the beautiful flowers or the firewood holder. Honestly, someone went above and beyond with the details on this porch and it really shows!
Crosley Furniture CO1023-NV Bates Retro Metal Outdoor Sofa Glider, Navy GlossTUFFIOM 40-Inch Firewood Rack Heavy Duty Log Storage Round Hoop Holder Solid Anti-rust Black Tubular Steel Wood Lumber Stacker Outdoor & Indoor For Fireplace Pit Patio Deck Porch
Sideboard
It would have never occurred to me to put a sideboard/buffet on the porch. Not only does it look so pretty here, but it would also be useful when you had your hands full and were trying to unlock the door. My future porch might just have to have one!
TAKUKA Outdoor Storage Cabinet with 2 Shelves, Wooden Garden Shed with Double Doors& Waterproof Roof，Outside Utility Tool Organizer for Garden Farm BackyardDTY Outdoor Living Longs Peak Eucalyptus Sideboard, Driftwood Gray
Small Sectional
A small outdoor sectional could be useful for a narrow porch with an empty corner. This space looks so cozy and inviting.
Valita 3-Piece Outdoor PE Rattan Furniture Set Patio Black Wicker Conversation Loveseat Sofa Sectional Couch Khaki Cushiondanpinera Outdoor Side Tables, Weather Resistant Steel, Small Round End Table for Patio Yard Balcony Garden Bedside Black
Mix & Match Patterns
Using a variety of different patterns in the same black-and-white color scheme makes this narrow porch a fun and inviting place to hang out!
Reversible Mats Outdoor Rugs 5′ x 8′ Waterproof Plastic Straw Rug Modern Area Rug Outside RV Patio Rug Mats Camping Rugs for Outdoors,Backyard, Deck,Picnic,Beach,TrailerCDWERD Set of 4 Outdoor Waterproof Throw Pillow Covers Boho Decorative Christmas Square Cushion Cases for Couch Sofa Patio Living Room Black and White 18×18 Inch
Green & Yellow
This yellow porch stuck with their green and yellow color scheme even down to their lemon trees! I think it’s adorable!
Kevin Textile Pack of 2 Outdoor Waterproof Throw Pillow Covers Decorative Farmhouse Checkered Square Solid Cushion Cases for Patio Garden Porch Sofa Yellow 18×18 inchLeisureMod Modern Boyd Side Table Indoor and Outdoor Use, 16.75
Woods & Whites
Perhaps it’s just the Joanna Gaines-loving-millennial in me, but I love a woods and whites color scheme. It’s so classic and timeless.
BplusZ Wooden Rocking Chair Outdoor Patio Porch Rocker Furniture Bedroom Living Room Indoor Adults BrownWorth Garden Plastic Urn Planters for Outdoor Plants, Tree 22” Tall 2 Pack Round Classic Resin Flower Pots Indoor Beige Traditional Front Porch 15 in Dia. Large Imitation Stone Decorative Patio Deck
Hanging Chair
Make your narrow porch the coolest place to hang out with a hanging chair! This one fits perfectly at the end of an outdoor sofa.
RADIATA Foldable Wicker Rattan Hanging Egg Chair with Stand, Swing Chair with Cushion and Pillow, Lounging Chair for Indoor Outdoor Bedroom Patio Garden (Beige with Stand)Bloomingville Boho Arched Woven Rattan 3-Tier Wall Shelf, Natural
Even though we currently have a narrow porch, it’s my favorite one to date because I love our refurbished vintage furniture on it!
A big front porch is on my dream house checklist, but I’m thoroughly enjoying decorating the small porches we’re given. All of these examples just prove that you don’t need a big porch to have a beautiful porch.
