The last piles of snow have finally melted away, and chances are, your home’s exterior is looking a little worse for wear. Early spring is the best time to breathe new life into your front porch and spruce up your outdoor décor. In this post, Jennifer will share her ideas for refreshing your home’s entrance on a budget, from a simple DIY Planter to a complete pastel makeover for your front door.

Front Door Refresh

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Paint is an easy, affordable way to dress up a front door. For spring, you can’t go wrong with a cheerful color such as this on-trend mint green. A quick Pinterest search of mint green front doors yields a bounty of shades that complement many exteriors. If you choose pale colors, paint the doorknob and knockers a metallic hue for contrast.

Simple Floral Accents

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Beautiful floral accents don’t need to be expensive or complicated; they can be simple and inviting like these gardenias from Cottage in the Oaks. The vintage olive bucket ties in well with the rustic, cottage-themed items on her front porch. These galvanized wash tub planters by Ann of On Sutton Place are also a wonderful alternative and can easily be repurposed for different seasons. Find out how to create them here.

Spring Door Wreath

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One way to add a pop of color to your front door is to create a spring wreath. Creating your own seasonal wreath is fairly simple—a trip to your local craft store for foliage, a grapevine wreath, green wire, pliers, a glue gun and your favorite ribbon are all it takes. For this particular spring wreath, I used a 24-inch grapevine wreath, lined it with faux green foliage and white flowers, and finished it off with a buffalo plaid ribbon—simple and elegant. The beauty of a fresh spring door wreath is you can make it look however you want, so mix and match to your heart’s desire.

Fence Makeover

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Don’t leave your porch fence bare; try hanging baskets with an assortment of flowers to add color to your main entryway. These hanging baskets from 3 Little Green Woods are made with a metal trough planter, coco liners and potting mix. Ashley chose Creeping Jenny, Geraniums and Coleus for her hanging plants, but be mindful of the weather in your area when choosing your combination. In Michigan, we don’t start planting flowers until near Memorial Day because weather in the Midwest can be unpredictable through May!

Color Matched Furniture

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Complete your spring porch makeover by repainting furniture and adding color matched accessories. Cindy of The Creativity Exchangesimply spray painted her outdoor bench, rocking chairs and planters in the same “fossil” hue for uniformity. Easy, simple and effective! My advice is to repaint your outdoor bench or chairs with hues that match your front door and fence. Then, add in patterned throw pillows and a colorful rug to tie it all together.

These simple ideas will give your front porch a proper spring makeover without breaking the bank. What’s your favorite? Let me know in the comments section below!

Jennifer Lutz writes about all things home and garden-related for the Christmas Tree Market blog.