Small Screened Porch Decorating Ideas

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These screened in porch ideas and inspiration are the perfect starting point to turn that blah space into something worthy of a magazine!

Are you ready to turn a simple screened in porch into the backyard oasis you've always dreamed of? With a few simple touches and the right furniture and decor, you'll find you've got a whole new room in your house to love!

1. Add Artwork

Use the siding of your house just like you would the walls indoors. Hanging baskets and art is what makes a screen in porch feel like an extension of your home and not just a random outdoor space.

Simple porch decor with gray couch and baskets hanging on the house's siding — Back Porch Decor for Spring via Kelley Nan

The neutral color scheme paired with the pop of yellow from both the lemon print throw pillows and tulips make this screened-in porch fun and ready for summer. The large print on the wall adds a cozy feeling that really makes this porch feel like it's an extension of the home.

small screened in porch — *Screen in Porch Ready For Summer via Nina Williams Blog*

2. Add Curtains

This back porch from Lauren at Bless'er House is one of my all-time favorites. With the blue ceiling, it's full of southern charm and all the greenery and special touches give it a fun boho vibe. I love how Lauren added string lights and sheer curtains to add softness and so much coziness to the space.

Boho style back porch with curtains and ceiling fans — *Boho Summer Back Porch via Blesser House*

3. Make it and Indoor and Outdoor Space

This porch has the best of both worlds, since it opens up directly on the patio. I love the choice of hanging day bed and all the little seating areas.

Back porch that opens out into patio — Screened in Porch and Patio Reveal via Southern Hospitality

4. Plank the Ceiling

I stumbled across this image on Instagram and I was instantly drawn to the wood planked ceiling and black windows. So dreamy! The clean lines and modern, yet casual furniture, really speak to me. I think this would look really stunning in a mountain-view or lake home in particular.

Beautiful porch with wood planked ceilings and black framed windows — *Screened in Porch with Wood Plank Ceiling via High Gate Homes on IG*

5. Don't Detract From The View

Make the most of a beautiful view by keeping the porch color scheme simple so that the view is the center of attention at all times!

Traditional style sunroom overlooking a lake — Beautiful Screened in Porch with a View via Chrissie Home & Design IG

6. Use an Indoor/Outdoor Rug

Love the idea of a rug but worried that it get ruined? Indoor/outdoor rugs are the perfect solution for a porch because you can just bring them outside and hose them down!

Blue and white porch decor with hanging swing and adirondack chairs — *Screened in Back Porch Makeover via Unskinny Boppy*

7. Paint The Floors

Looking for colorful ideas for your screened in porch? How about painting the floors a fun pop of turquoise like this home?

Colorful porch with turquoise painted floors — Screened in Porch with Painted Floors via HGTV

8. Layer in Plants For Color and Texture

Layering in a mixture of small potted greenery and larger, taller plants is the key to really making a wow statement.

Screened in porch with dark wood ceilings and boho style decor — Boho Porch Makeover via Deeply Southern Home

9. Paint The Walls

Don't be afraid to paint the walls in your porch! This pretty soft seafoam green color adds the perfect coastal touch to this elegantly decorated porch. It really adds depth and dimension to an otherwise neutral space, don't you think?

Coastal farmhouse style porch with neutral furniture and seafoam green walls — Coastal Farmhouse Inspired Porch via LollyJane

10. Hang a Daybed

Whether your porch is fully enclosed or outdoors, hanging a daybed instantly turns it into the perfect spot to relax with a book or a cool drink on a hot day.

Daybed hanging from the ceiling of a porch — Sunroom with Hanging Bed via Big Family Little Farmhouse on IG

Ready to start decorating your porch? I can't wait to see how you take these screened in porch ideas and inspiration and make them your own!

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