7 Simple Ways to Decorate Your Porch for July 4th
It’s time to celebrate the Stars and Stripes! Here are 7 simple ways you can decorate your front porch for the 4th of July and celebrate Independence Day in style!
Do you have a favorite front porch?
Maybe a house in your town with great front porch architecture?
Or one from a vacation visit or your childhood?
My favorite front porch is that of Sheriff Andy Taylor from the old black-and-white sitcom “The Andy Griffith Show.”
Summer evenings were spent hanging out on the front porch after dinner.
Andy played the guitar, Opie sang along, and Aunt Bee finished up the dishes. (Back then, the “menfolk” needed some lessons in helping out after dinner!)
I love hanging out on the porch with my husband, and friends or sometimes, just by myself.
The best thing though…the front porch is a fantastic opportunity for decorating! Especially for a holiday!
Especially Independence Day!
So, let’s decorate the front porch for July 4th!
I think Andy, Opie, and Aunt Bee would approve!
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1. A Star-Studded Welcome
Start the celebration with your sidewalk or even driveway!
I tossed red and blue vinyl star placemats onto the walk leading up to our porch.
They are like star-studded stepping stones.
I think it is even better than a red carpet!
Because they are vinyl, they stick to the concrete and are easy to wipe off.
In all honestly, these have not gotten dirty at all because everyone actually avoids stepping on them. They just exclaim how fun they are!
2. Front Door Fireworks
How about using a couple of table runners to decorate your planters?
I just folded these red and cream plaid table runners in half and tucked them into the top of the planters on either side of the front door.
Then, I anchored them with…
…these adorable little “sparklers” that I picked up at a dollar store!
They are weighted at the bottom so plunking them where I wanted them was all that was needed.
A lot of 4th of July “Bang for the Buck!”
And, they are so fun when they shimmer in the wind!
Press “play” to see the shimmer!
Another idea is to hang something fun on your front door. I had some fun creating this abstract flag art and decided the front door was an excellent art gallery!
3. Decorate the Porch Swing Area
Whether you have a porch swing or just a comfy porch chair, give this area a little July 4th pizazz using…
Color!
A floral pillow on the swing…
Blue and white abstract vase…
White and blue fabric on the table…
More dollar store “sparklers”…
Blue and white are my anchor colors.
And then I add a punch of RED!
Red and Orange faux poppies (I love these so much!) and some red “sparklers.”
You might notice that there is nothing that overtly says “July 4th.” The holiday is inferred through color!
Until…
You hang the flag!
But we’ll get to that in a little bit…
4. Set the Table
Why not use your porch for some al fresco dining?
Or, invite a neighbor over for snacks and a drink!
Better yet…chow down while watching fireworks on the 4th!
Again, color reigns!
Blue and white dishes and napkins get a red punch with the “sparklers” and the poppies.
I even added some more texture with blush pink bead garland.
5. Every Table Needs a Centerpiece
Tables need a centerpiece and your porch centerpiece is no different.
Flowers in a vase are always a win-win.
And, if you are going to the effort of creating a centerpiece, make it big and make it dramatic!
Buy a few bunches of real flowers from Trader Joe’s. (My favorite fresh flower source.)
But don’t be afraid of faux flowers. You don’t have to worry about freshness and there are some really amazing faux flowers to be found!
These faux poppies are a staple in my decorating closet. You might remember that I used them last year for a special Memorial Day Tablescape.
I have had my faux poppies for a while, but you can see some similar red and orange poppies HERE.
6. Don’t forget the railing!
You might have noticed the prevalence of the “sparklers” from the dollar store.
I could spend a couple of hours putting together festive red and blue “sparklers” anchored in a heavy base with wired red, white, and blue stars wrapped around the base…etc….etc…
Or I can pick them up at the dollar store!
I bought 15 of them and spent $18.75. I can’t make them for that!
“Plop” them onto a railing! Such inexpensive impact!
7. Most Important…The Flag!
What ties all of this together?
The Grand Old Flag!
If you are going to decorate the front porch for July 4th, don’t forget to include our country’s flag!
Small, mini flags can be tucked just about anywhere. (Another great thing to buy at a dollar store!)
Stick into the ground to line a pathway or into pots of plants or flowers.
Vertical banner flags are a favorite of mine. Hang them next to a porch railing, balcony, or column and enjoy the patriotic view!
They are even pretty from inside the porch!
And, then there are full-size flags in all their glory!
Look for a spot where you can prominently display the flag.
Drape behind or beside the seating and all of your reds, whites, and blues have a patriotic purpose!
Looking for a full-size American flag? You can find a beautiful 3 x 5 flag (with almost 13,000 5-star reviews as of this publish date!) HERE.
Think of your porch as an important outdoor living space and give it the same holiday attention you would give to a room in your house.
Take the time to decorate the front porch for July 4th and give it your own “sparkle” with your decor!
Stars and Stripes forever!
Cheers!
Want more patriotic decorating ideas?
Kristy at Kristy Mastrandonas Interior Design & Styling
Jessica at Itty Bitty Farmhouse
Missy I love your porch ideas and that large flag looks absolutely amazing! Happy Fourth of July!
Thank you so much, Ann! Isn’t it fun to decorate with the flag as our focal point! Wishing you a fantastic Fourth of July as well!
Missy, I just loved the ‘stepping stones’ ! So much whimsy and colorful decor! Your porch is definitely ready for a party! What time shall I be there! 🙂
Bunches of thanks, Susan! This was really a fun hop to be part of! So many great ideas! And, come over ANY time, my friend!
Missy,
Your porch decor just makes me smile. It’s so fun and clever.
Thank you so much, Rachel! That means a lot! Happy Fourth of July!
So many pretty touches. My favorite is the flagg hanging behind the swing. Pinned!
You are so sweet, Cindy! Thank you so much! This is a new place for us to hang the flag and I think we will keep it there for a while! Happy 4th of July, my friend!
I love how you added the flag vertically! Looks beautiful on your porch!
Thank you so much, Kylie! This is a new location for our flag and I think we like it!
I love all of your outdoor patriotic decor, Missy! And how clever is that vinyl placemat idea as sidewalk embellishments? Brilliant idea!
You are so kind, Kristy! Actually, the vinyl placemats were a last-minute find that turned out to be pretty fun. We even had a huge thunderstorm last night and they still looked great this morning! Thanks so much for including me in the blog hop! This was fun!
Missy, Such a beautiful porch you have and I love all of the fourth of July fireworks going on! Hopefully you can sit and enjoy this gorgeous view a bit.
It is a pretty great seat for watching fireworks! Thanks, Wendy! Fun to “hop” with you!
Yay! I’m so excited to feature this post on The Fabulous Friday Link Party this week. Hugs to you, my friend.
Oh my goodness! How exciting! Thank you so much, Renae! Truly an honor!
So many wonderful ideas Missy! My fave are the ones on your front porch – linear shaped flags! So cool!
Thanks, Crystal! I think they are my favorite too! Thanks for stopping by!
Great round-up of ideas Missy!!
Thanks, Wendy!
I’m kind of in love with that blue and white vase. Did you find that at a store?
Hi Julie! I found it at Home Goods a couple of years ago. It is really one of my “work horses” when I’m decorating. I’ll keep my eye open…you never know when I might run across one!
Yay!