10+ Ultra-Doable DIY Porch Ideas

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Written by Stacy Fisher – The Spruce

House Doormat

Start out with a plain doormat and add some paint, make a few cuts, and you have this adorable house doormat. You could customize it to look like your home or follow the directions to create this mid-century home doormat. It’s a simple DIY project for your porch that will really let your creativity flow.

A custom doormat

Porch Swing

You can make a big impact on your porch by adding a porch swing. This project doesn’t just have you put up a porch swing: It shows you how to build one, too. A little bit of building experience is needed, but this is a straightforward project with all the directions included.

Porch Swing from A Beautiful Mess

A white porch swing with colorful pillows

Porch Pillows

If you have any kind of seating on your front porch, you can easily add porch pillows to introduce a pop of color. You could buy pillows for your front porch or you can make your own with this tutorial. Follow the painting directions to get the same look, or choose your own outdoor fabric.

Porch Pillows from A Beautiful Mess

Large Outdoor Monogram Letter Planter Box

Isn’t this a clever DIY porch idea! You get the building plan for the letter you’d like to showcase on the side of your porch and then build it. It’s an easy build that confident beginners can handle. You then fill the letter frame full of flowers or plants or decorate it seasonally. It’s a great project that’s sure to impress the neighbors.

A "K" letter planter on a front porch

Modern House Number Sign

Replacing your house letters aurogra can give the whole front of your home an instant facelift. This project uses square dowels for the wooden frame and then a coat of stain to finish it off. Pre-purchased house numbers are then added to the plaque.

Outdoor Bar Cart

Greet your neighbors and visitors with a beverage from your outdoor bar cart. This project uses a laundry basket frame for the bottom and then the top is built from wood. It’s a simple cart that’s great for a smaller porch.

Macramé Plant Hanger

Even if you’re working with a small porch, you should still have some hanging room. That’s the perfect place for a DIY plant hanger. This simple one uses jute and a metal container, giving it a casual rustic look. Basic macrame knots are used to create the rope basket.

Ikea Rast Hack

This DIY porch idea is an easy IKEA hack that you can have finished in an afternoon. You’ll paint it, add some wheels, and then add some interesting handles. You can sit it on your porch and use it for extra storage.

A white IKEA dresser on a porch

Outdoor Side Table

Whether you’re looking for a plant stand or a small table, this outdoor side table can do both. It’s built completely out of 2x4s, making it a great beginner project. You’ll need a few tools and supplies, but you’ll be delighted with this little table

A blue side table

Raised Planter Box

Planter boxes go great on porches, and this one would especially elevate the area. This raised planter box also has a shelf near the bottom for storage or a place for decorations. You can finish it with any stain or paint so it goes with your porch decor.

A wooden planter box on a porch

Spray Painted and Stenciled Outdoor Rug

Adding a rug to your porch is a great way to make it feel more like an extension of your home. This DIY project has you take an existing rug and then shows you how to add stencils and spray paint to it. What you get is a one-of-a-kind rug that’s perfect for your porch.

A blue painted outdoor rug

Simple Modern Bird Feeder

Here’s another DIY porch idea that’s so small it can fit in any space. It’s a small bird feeder made with just a few supplies. It has a modern look to it and would look good on just about any porch. Not only does it make a nice decoration, but it also serves as a spot for birds to perch and visit.

A simple bird feeder

Outdoor Platform Couch

If you have a large porch, you may want to consider adding additional seating. This project shows you how to build a platform couch that you can use inside or out. You’ll need to know a little about building, but this is a good intermediate project to try out.

A green outdoor couch

Printable Porch Rules Farmhouse Sign

Establish your porch as the place to be with this Porch Rules sign. This adorable project has you get the sign printed and then gives you tips on how to frame it. It’s a simple project that really makes a big statement.

A front porch with a bed and yellow door

Paint Can Herb Garden

Adding an herb garden to your porch is a great idea! It adds greenery, and you can use some to cook with whenever you want. The best thing about this herb garden is that it hangs on a wall, so it doesn’t take up extra room. This project has all the directions you need to create the paint cans and the rest of the herb garden.

A paint can herb garden

Whitewashed Terracotta Pots

Give terracotta pots new life with a stylish whitewash treatment. This is a super simple project that anyone can do. Whitewash a few or a bunch and then fill them with flowers and plants for your front porch.

A collection of whitewashed flower pots

Cinder Block Planters

Here’s a DIY porch idea that’s really budget-friendly. You’ll just need some cinder blocks and some strong glue. Arrange the blocks vertically in a design you like and you have part sculpture, part planter.

A concrete planter

Outdoor Curtains and Curtain Rods

Update your porch instantly by adding some curtains. This is a great way to add privacy and create a cozy outdoor room that you’ll never want to leave. This DIY porch project shows you how to make your own rods for the curtains, which you could buy or sew yourself.

Outdoor curtains

Upcycled Drawer Planter

Here’s another idea for a porch planter. This one upcycles drawers and some scrap wood and transforms them into this unique planter. You could paint or stain the planter to match the rest of your decor.

A planter made from drawers

Timber Side Table

Small side tables make a great addition to a porch. They’re able to hold a drink or a book without taking up too much space. This project takes a piece of timber and transforms it into this side table, which would look great in any outdoor porch or patio space.

A wooden side table on a porch

Planter Box for Porch Rails

Do you have railings on your porch? If you do, you should consider adding planter boxes to them. You can buy this already built or, if you’re feeling a little adventurous, you can build this one yourself. It’s a super simple project that even a beginner can build.

White porch planter with red flowers