Fall Decorating for a Country Porch

Decorating a country porch can be easy when you make use of accents and color schemes. Especially for Fall decorating, the accents can be as simple as a Fall garden flag and a Halloween door mat. Adding some splashes of red, orange or yellow can complete your look. Of course, these are simple. We never want to go too crazy, unless we consider ourselves crazy in our decorating.

Fall Garden Flags for Decorating

Fall garden flags are the easiest decor item to turn your country porch from a summer haven into an Autumn delight. There are multiple ways you can use pretty garden flags to create the look and theme of Fall.

• Wall art - if you have a wall as part of your country porch, you can hang a garden flag directly on the wall like a poster. 
• Breezy art - if you have a ceiling or taller shelf as part of your country porch, hang your garden flag from there. The breezes will keep the flagging flowing nicely and draw attention to it. 
• Grounded art - use a flag stake and insert into the ground at the entrance to your country porch. It will welcome both you and visitors. 

Halloween Door Mat and Other Accessories

Lest we forget, Halloween is a major celebration for the Fall season. Adding a Halloween door mat will accent your Autumn themed country porch.

But, don't forget to add other accents. A throw pillow or two in a Fall color or design works well. Try adding a solid colored outdoor mat or rug in front of a chair or table.

If you like to entertain on your country porch, a simple red, orange or yellow table cloth will add to your Autumn theme. Even a leave-design throw blanket or quilt can help with your decorating. We love to work with easy accent pieces and these will make your guests welcome and comfortable.

So enjoy decorating for the season with Fall garden flags, special accent pieces and Halloween door mats. The simplicity is worth it. 

Accent with Fall Garden Flags

Seasonal accents make an easy way to change your country porch or patio decor. You don't need to change around the whole look, just add in a few additional items to reflect the season. Garden flags are on of my favorite accents.

There are many choices for Fall garden flags, including those that celebrate the Fall holidays like Halloween and Christmas. But also ones that feature pumpkins, scarecrows and Autumn leaves.

Garden flags make great accents for your outdoor living space, like your country porch, because they are designed to withstand the elements. Rain, wind and strong sunlight don't harm them.

But, certainly don't limit your use of a Fall garden flag to just sticking them on a stake in your yard. There are plenty of other fun ways to use them. One of my favorites is to tack it to the house wall, like a picture within my country porch area.

Try hanging one from a railing or draping a flag over your rocking chair to add even more accent effects for Fall. I saw this idea used and loved it myself - because of the beautiful colors in Fall garden flags, one was used as a cover for a small side table. The effect of the colors spilling over the table was incredible.

Garden flags are easy and fun accents to put around your country porch. Use your imagination for where a perfect place would be to add a Fall garden flag.

Wind Chimes Add Gentle Sound to Your Outdoor World

When I'm enjoying my country porch world, there are many times when the soft sound of wind chimes can add a lot. Gentle breezes in the warm summer air delight me with the sounds of my wind chime.

I've found a nice selection of those country porch wind chimes. There are, of course, many different types, but really, who wants to go through hundreds of options? I certainly don't. It often means that I go through a load of pages, pick a few that I think can go on my short list, then have a hard time finding which ones I want to review again. That's why I like to see pages where people have selected their favorites. It narrows down my search considerably.

The ones that I've found are a great selection. Some a simple, metal pipes hanging from wood accents, while others are more ornate. There's a wonderful wind chime just for horse lovers, which I am. But, I also really like the owl wind chime. Decorative, cute and delicate for a nature theme.

There is also one that really intrigues me. You can actually turn it off. That's right. There are times when you might not want to have the sound of wind chimes while you spend time outside. For me, it's often when I want to relax with a good book. The sound of wind chimes can be distracting. So I can literally turn off the chimes. They won't make a sound even when the wind blows. Now, that's a wind chime I can enjoy all the time.

Certainly, there are plenty of accents for your country porch, but many times it's the little things that will make your outdoor living space more charming and delightful. That's what I think about wind chimes.

Adding Coastal or Beach Accents to Your Country Porch

A country porch is all about the charm of how we decorate. Flowers, plaids and stripes are one thing, but coastal or beach themes work great on a country porch as well. As a matter of fact, that can be one amazing country porch.

By now, you probably know that we love to create our themes with the accents and accessories. No big redecorating. No painting, no fuss. Just changing out the furniture cushions, the accent pieces that decorate tables, and adding a few little extras are all it takes.

Think about a pair of cute flip-flops hanging from the wall above your country porch rocker. A sand-colored throw blanket over the back of the rocker. A figurine of a shore bird on the table next to the rocker. Presto, instant beach theme. You have created a perfect beach themed vignette on your country porch. With only the changing of 3 rather inexpensive things.

Coastal themes can include anything to do with the ocean, the beach, an island, tropical paradise, even nautical themes. Each of these themes have something of their own color scheme to work with. Ocean themes include blues and whites, reminding you of waves on the water. The beach theme uses whites, pinks and beiges, to remind you of the sand and shells on the beach. Island or tropical themes will have much bolder colors like those found in the lush plant life and bright flowers. Then the nautical theme will include navy blue and white.

Choosing simple accents that flow with your theme and your color scheme are an easy way to decorate. Pick your coastal theme and your accent pieces. You will have a newly decorated country porch in time with very little expense.

Adding Small Accents to a Country Porch

I realize it's winter and you probably aren't thinking about decorating your outdoor living space, but you could. The porch, patio, or deck that you enjoy during the summer and the warmer months is always fun to think about. Especially if a blanket of snow covers your ground.

For two of my daughters, the winter time is still very much outdoor time. They live in warmer climates. Yes, I'm jealous! So they are adding small accents all year long.

It's those little accent pieces that can make a huge difference in the look of your country porch. The effect of a country porch is romantic, often designed around themes of by-gone eras. Oddly enough, most of those by-gone eras were decorated with plenty of little accents.

Sometimes, it's just a few little extras that can make a difference, but don't be afraid to go with lots more if that works for you. Themes that include vintage or country can have plenty of small accents and work well. Even floral themes can include fun accents.

Little extras can be a big part of creating your theme. So don't be afraid to add a little figurine on a side table, an extra centerpiece to your table, even a vignette of small accents to a corner of the country porch. You may be surprised at the result. Certainly you will be delighted.