Potted perennials line the steps of this colonial farmhouse porch and two cornstalks stand on each side of the entryway against white columns. A large black pendant light hangs from the center of the entryway surrounded by string light. Rocking chairs sit against one set of paneled windows and a bench decorated with fall accent pillows sits near another. Orange and white pumpkins are scattered around the porch and steps next to wooden lanterns.
25 Charming Front Porch Lighting Ideas for an Inviting Home
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February 6, 2023
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Your front porch is one of the first things people see when they look at or visit your home and a place where you spend time with family and entertain guests. Having beautiful décor and adequate front porch lighting makes it possible to enjoy this space more often. Your curb appeal will shine with a few thoughtfully chosen and carefully placed lights to illuminate your home.
Rustic lanterns, vintage pendant lights, and modern saucer lights are just a few of the ways you can incorporate functionality with décor. Creating the perfect aesthetic and theme for your porch has never been easier with the wide range of styles available. If you are looking for ways to elevate your porch or patio, browse this collection of front porch lighting ideas.
02 of Patriotic Décor and Front Porch Lighting Ideas
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A black, metal lanterns with a vintage design provide soft porch lighting near a black door. A basket of red and white flowers hangs on the floor decorated with small American flags and a red and white ribbon. A metal-tiered planter is positioned on the brick stairs and displays red flowers. A second larger planter hold the same flowers and is embellished with an American flag. Smaller planters are arranged on the other stairs and hold pin and white flowers. A dried wreath hangs on the brick wall to the side.
03 of Wood Double Front Doors With Green Wreaths
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This welcoming front porch with white siding boasts stained wood double front doors adorned with green wreaths. The porch is lit by a black pendant light and white pot lights fitted into the stained wood roof. Two wooden rocking chairs are placed on either end of the wide, red brick porch.
04 of Lantern Lighting Porch Ideas With Double Doors
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A large black pendant light hangs in the entryway of a front porch. Two matching lights are attached to the brick walls in front of the porch. Double wooden doors are adorned with matching green wreaths and white planters sit on top of a monogrammed doormat with pumpkins scattered around them.
05 of Patriotic Front Porch With Modern Lighting
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Two dark wood, double doors open to the front porch. Two modern lanterns hang nearby to provide plenty of lighting. Two black vintage planters hold lush green ferns on either side of the door. Both are surrounded by red, white, and blue flowers in metal planters. Two matching lanterns sit beside the planters holding white candles. A brown farmhouse mat sits atop a black and white rug in front of the doors.
06 of Soft Front Porch Lighting Ideas
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A bright pink wreath adorns a farmhouse door. Two lanterns provide soft front porch lighting over a white chair with a striped accent pillow and a small white standing holding a pink flower. Windows flower boxes gold greenery around each window and the gray and white steps hold black antique planters with lush ferns. A farmhouse sign stands against the white trim of the doorway.
07 of Black Saucer Lantern Porch Ideas
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A brown wicker basket full of peach flowers hangs on the front door. Two black saucer lanterns hang on each side to provide porch lighting. Two topiary trees in white metal planters are situated below each light and a black and white rug with a brow doormat sits in front of the door. A vertical farmhouse sign stands on one side of the door and a round sign hangs on the wall between the door and a window. A brown bench sits in front of one set of windows and a black chair sits in front of another. Black shutters hang beside each set of windows.
08 of Red Flowers Under Modern Farmhouse Outdoor Lighting
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Red flowers in black pots sit underneath modern farmhouse outdoor lighting on a porch with white walls and a concrete floor. Green branches hang on the wooden front door, while grey pillows are placed on a black chair.
09 of Black Front Door with Neutral Décor
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This front porch décor is simple yet effective with white potted plants surrounding a welcome mat on a striped rug. A eucalyptus wreath hangs on the black front door with glass panels, complemented by the black lighting of the lanterns.
10 of Fall Front Porch Ideas
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A black wicker chair is adorned with a yellow printed accent pillow and a smaller brown accent pillow. A gray and white striped throw rug with fringe drapes over the front of it. A window flower basket embellishes the window behind the chair and holds small orange and yellow flowers. A small white stool holds a galvanized planter or orange flowers with a cornstalk standing behind it. The front door is painted a light tan color and beside it stands a black bench holding a wicker basket of yellow flowers and additional accent pillows. A brown doormat sits at the base of the door on a brick porch and pumpkins are scattered nearby.
11 of Small Porch Lighting Ideas for Neutral Designs
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A beautiful wooden portico leads to a porch with matching wood, double doors. Two white wreaths hang on the doors and black planters with colorful flowers adorn each side. Pumpkins are stacked on either side of the planters and doormat. Two small white planters with white flowers hug each side of the wooden entryway beams. A small vintage lantern hangs on the wall and creates bright porch lighting with the help of another larger pendant light hanging from the arched ceiling. Ferns and address numbers add the final touches to this rustic design.
12 of Floral Front Porch With Small Lighting
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A dark wooden door holds a wreath with white flowers. Two black planters are situated on each side of the door and display ferns. A galvanized metal mail holder is decorated with flowers and two small porch lights hang above each potted fern. Wooden window flower baskets adorn each window and a wicker chair sits near planters flowers and a wicker lantern. Two hanging baskets hang from the roof and an American flag extends from a post.
13 of Front Porch Christmas Décor and Lighting Ideas
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A green garland with pinecones is draped across the doorway on this front porch. A matching wreath with white flowers hangs on the matte black door above a black and white checkered rug and a holiday doormat. Christmas trees stand on each side of the door and a wooden chair with a blue plaid throw is draped over the end of it. Two wooden trees stand nearby. A vintage mailbox hangs under a round, black lantern that casts bright white light below.
14 of White Farmhouse Outdoor Lighting and Orange Pumpkins
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Orange pumpkins sit on a front porch with white farmhouse outdoor lighting and black chairs. Yellow flowers in a metal bucket sit on a large wood barrel next to a brown front door with a dried wreath hanging on it.
15 of Front Porch Lighting With Double Doors
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Two gray doors hold large green wreaths on the outside and are adorned with white interior blinds. White farmhouse planters decorate each side of the door and are full of flowers and grass. A blue and white geometric rug is spread in front of the porch and a black and brown doormat sits on top of it. Two black lanterns provide porch lighting on each side of the doors.
16 of Simple Front Porch Lighting Lantern Ideas
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A large porch with white support beams is surrounded by a flower bed trimmed in stones and light mulch. Plants and trees add decorative touches near the brick stairs. Two wooden double doors are centered on the porch between two small black lanterns that provide soft yellow lighting. Black planters with greenery are positioned under the porch lighting and a large flag extends from a front beam. Two wooden rocking chairs sit next to the planters under each window.
17 of Pendant Lighting Ideas for Front Porches
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Pumpkins line brick steps mixed with lush greenery that follow a black railing to lead up to black double doors in a white archway. A large pendant light hangs down from the roof of the front porch. Shrubs and ivy fill the flowerbeds around the porch and climb up the walls around the windows.
18 of Rustic Front Porch Lighting Ideas
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A white-washed and aged gardening station is filled with pots and plants. A metal watering can sits nearby. A gray door is adorned with a green wreath and black hardware. Matching front porch lighting hangs on each side of it. A rustic wagon with clay pots, and galvanized watering cans sit on the opposite side of the door and a small clay planter with purple flowers sits on the wood porch next to a brown mat and a blue and white rug.
19 of Black Front Porch Lighting Ideas
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Vintage lanterns act as front porch lighting on each side of a black door. A yellow flower wreath adorns the door and a brown welcome mat sits below it over a black and white rug. Two large round clay pots hold ferns on each side of the door and smaller planters are spread around them. Two black metal chairs sit nearby in front of windows and are adorned with black and white buffalo check pillows.
20 of Country Front Porch Lighting Ideas
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A black metal roof is supported by white poles on this simple country front porch. Four small lanterns provide lighting and wooden doors create a natural contrast on the otherwise white porch. Two black planters decorated with ferns sit on each side of the doors and additional white decorative lanterns sit near the front center poles. A doormat is spread between them. Two rocking chairs sit in front of the windows on one side of the porch with a small table sitting between them embellished with a small plant and a white vintage lantern. Flowerbeds with small plants add curb appeal in front of the porch.
21 of Outdoor Farmhouse Light Fixtures and Wood Crates
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Outdoor farmhouse light fixtures hang on a porch with pale yellow siding, black shutters, and a wood desk. A wooden rocking chair sits next to stacked wood crates on a white circular rug. Two plants in white pots are placed on each side of the black door.
22 of Neutral Front Porch Lighting Ideas
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Two wooden support beams stand on each side of a porch with two gray double doors making a statement in the center. The doors are adorned with two leafy, green wreathes that hang over the doormat. Two topiary trees in black planters sit on each side of the door next to the address number. Vintage black metal lanterns hang above the trees. Gray chairs are positioned under one set of windows and black chairs with brown seats adorn the opposite side of the porch. Small trees are planted in the flowerbed in front of the porch and surrounded by decorative white gravel.
23 of Front Porch Lighting Ideas With Lanterns
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A concrete front porch is adorned with a wooden chair holding a white accent pillow and small white candles. A metal planter holds greenery and yellow flowers next to a vintage lantern with a white candle inside. A second lamp acts as lighting above the house number on the side of the house. A blue front door is adorned with a green wreath with white and yellow flowers above a brown doormat layered over a geometric rug.
24 of Modern Farmhouse Porch Columns Along Entrance
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Modern farmhouse porch columns stand at the entrance of this outdoor space in front of a light gray door. Lantern pendant lighting hangs above layered doormats. Gray rocking chairs are accentuated by pink decorative pillows.
25 of Minimalist Farmhouse Front Porch Lighting Ideas
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A simple black-and-white color scheme creates a minimalist farmhouse look on this front porch. The black pendant lighting adds some vintage vibes and soft lighting to make a cozy aesthetic.
26 of Front Porch Lighting and Fall Décor Ideas
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A gray narrow front door holds a metal pumpkin hanger with floral details. Two topiaries in galvanized planters sit on each side of the door. A rectangular, black lantern acts as front porch lighting on one side of the door. Two wooden barrel planters hold pink flowers on the sides of the entryway.
