Are the rising temperatures outside inviting you to take your summer clothes out of the closet? Then do the same with your summer decorations! An atmospheric decoration in front of the front door will delight not only you, but also your guests all summer long. From colorful floral decorations to summery decorated wooden boxes andplanted ladderto beautiful door wreaths – the possibilities for decorating the entrance area in summer are quite diverse. Read on and let our ideas inspire you!
With the right decoration ideas, you can make your entrance area a particularly inviting place. Here you can let your creativity run wild and choose decorations that reflect your personality. In summer it can also be colorful and you can integrate all your favorite flowers into the decoration.
Decorate the front door
The front door is the business card of your house and therefore one of the most popular areas for decoration in the entrance area outside. To decorate the front door, you can use one of the classic waysSummer door wreathor choose an alternative such as a basket or watering can filled with flowers.
The flowers can be both live and artificial, although the second variant proves to be more practical for door decoration. But don't worry, there's still plenty of space left where you can display your favorite summer flowers!
You can find more ideas for decorating your front door in summerin this article!
Set accents with an outdoor rug
And who says that textiles are only suitable for interior use? Combine the doormat with a pretty outdoor rug and make the entrance area look more cozy! Whether you choose a geometric motif like in the picture above or a colored version is up to you.
Decorate the stairs and path to the house
The decoration for the outside entrance area does not necessarily have to be placed directly in front of the door. If you have a larger front garden, you can beautify the entire walkway with pretty ground cover plants or atmospheric garden lights.
If there are stairs leading to the front door, then you have an ideal place to display pretty decorative items. From small pots of flowers to lanterns to vases filled with shells and flotsam and jetsam – anything that reflects the warm season is allowed.
Create a decorative corner in the entrance area
With a combination of decorative objects you can create a very special decoration in the corner in front of the main door. Old objects with vintage flair are simply perfect for the popular country house style. Boxes, trays, stools, pots and baskets are a great choice for showcasing some green plants. If you want to make the whole thing even more noticeable, you can use an old doorVintage bicycleor simply add a chair as an accent.
Flower decoration for the outside entrance area in summer
Flowers are probably the most popular option for decorating the entrance to your home in summer. Since most species have theirBlooms exactly this seasonyour entrance area can quickly become a flower oasis. It is important to choose the right species for the respective location.
Plant combinations for the entrance to the house
House entrances are often shaded because they have canopies. But if this is not the case, they are usually exposed to full sun. If you plan to use real plants, fill your containers with plants that thrive in the type of light that location receives—whether that's shade-loving, sun-loving, or part-shade and part-sun.
Planters look best when they have multiple height variations in them. Try to place a tall plant in the back or possibly in the middle of the pot such as grasses or shrubs. Then fill in the rest of the space around the tall plant with lower-growing plants.
When you enter the house entrancedecorate with flowers, you simply can't go wrong. And not just because most plants thrive best in summer. Flowers and plants go a long way in creating an inviting and lively entryway.
Create a podium for the flower pots
For example, choose some boxes and paint them white to create the ideal resting place for some of your most treasured plants and flowers. These boxes add depth and dimension to your entryway and look very beautiful too. A galvanized container or two is also a great option to house your flowering friends. While this arrangement is visually interesting and appealing, it gets the job done by taking up minimal space, so it can be used on almost any porch.
(Artificial) lemon trees in pots
What says summer better than freshly squeezed lemonade? And what better way to spruce up your summer home entrance than with this cute pair of lemon trees? Placed in simple black pots, these trees look decorative and are a great pop of color in a modern black and white design palette. Add a doormat and you've completed the look for your front door design.
Put boxwood in the spotlight
Grab a few boxwood plants or your favorite natural beauty and decorate them with attention to detail. Jute is simply wonderful for this because it has a particularly natural effect. Finished with a string ribbon, these burlap planters are cute and very affordable. The natural texture and tone of the burlap and twine are an ideal backdrop for any vibrant color of your chosen plants. Add one like thisBoxwood poton either side of your front door or position them along your stairs to welcome guests with a bit of graceful garden friendliness.
Hanging hanging baskets add dimension
Hanging flowers and plants are perfect for more than just balconies and terraces. You can also use it to set beautiful accents in the entrance area. Read which summer flowers are best suited for hanging basketsin this article.
Interesting planters for the entrance area
If you want to add some height to the floral arrangement in your home entrance, you can do so with a set of boxy and tall rectangular planters. Enjoy the character of the wood when the flowers and branches shine through the stain. These two planters offer contrast in height while remaining consistent in their design style. Often flowers sit in low pots on the ground or hang overhead. These square planters find a nice middle ground to add just that extra touch of style to the summer scene.
Decorate the entrance area with light
Atmospheric lighting can completely change the effect of your outside entrance decoration. Candle lanterns or battery-operated string lights are a good choice if you don't have an outlet outside on the porch. How you can decorate lanterns for summerfind out here.
You can position the lanterns anywhere you want. For example, if you have an extra side table, you can arrange the lights on it along with some mini plants or succulents. Alternatively, you can use it to decorate the area in front of the door or the stairs that lead to it.
A string of lights paired with a comfortable hanging chair can also contribute to the coziness on the veranda. In this place you can relax, wait for your guests or simply enjoy the front garden on a beautiful summer day or evening.
Decorate the outside of the entrance area – more ideas for the summer
Of course, putting up a few flower pots here and there isn't much rocket science. However, if you want to put together an entire display, things get trickier. In this section we would like to introduce you to a few inspiring ideas that you can implement in your summer decoration for the entrance to your home.
Decoration in shabby chic style for the entrance to the house
There doesn't have to be a lack of style when you want to store your garden essentials. With a fabulous distressed white cabinet to store all your tools and supplies, this garden oasis looks as great as it functions. In the corner is a tiered plant stand to help you care for and hold all your prized plants, while a romantic white birdcage adds some charm and fun. All your flowers and plants will enjoy gathering in such a beautiful porch palace this summer.
DIY idea for the doormat
If you really like the lemon theme from above, you will also love this cool DIY project. Finding the perfect doormat that exactly matches your decoration idea is not always easy. In this case, you can try to make the desired design yourself. All you need is a plain mat, exterior paint and matching stencils. This lemon welcome doormat looks great, don't you think?
Creating a whole ensemble
With such a beautiful decoration you can almost welcome the summer. Write a welcome message on a chalkboard and add a beautiful drawing. In another post on our site you will receiveTips about the popular chalk art. Continue decorating some wooden crates with succulents or flotsam and pair with some lanterns of different sizes. If you like it green, you can add plants such as ferns, which also thrive wonderfully in the shade.
Make the entrance area romantic
If you prefer something a little more romantic, go with white andpink-blooming summer flowersDefinitely right for the outside entrance area. Whether planted in a beautiful basket or arranged in a pretty watering can, the effect of the pink flowers will certainly add more romance to the front door.
