Porch Ideas for a Modern Ranch House
A rocker, a good rug, warm light and a blanket within reach: simple ways to make a front porch feel like a ranch house.
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The porch is where a ranch house says hello. It doesn't need much: somewhere to sit, something underfoot, a little light and a reason to stay out after supper.
Somewhere to sit
A rocking chair is the porch classic. The POLYWOOD Presidential rocking chair (in black) is made for outdoor use. Two, side by side, make the porch feel like an invitation.
Something underfoot
A door rug sets the tone at the threshold. A caramel buffalo-plaid rug (3 by 5 feet) brings warm color and a flannel-shirt feel to the entry, and it carries right through fall.
Light for after dark
A battery LED lantern like the Northpoint vintage-style hurricane lantern sits on a side table or hangs from a hook; its dimmer lets you keep the glow low.
For a covered porch or pergola, a run of Edison-style string lights such as Brightech's Ambience Pro (48 feet, rated waterproof) makes the whole space glow.
A blanket within reach
Keep a Pendleton Yakima throw (wool and cotton) folded over the back of a rocker for cool evenings. It looks good even when nobody's using it.
Keep it simple
The best ranch porches aren't decorated so much as lived on. Leave room to put your boots up, and let the view do the rest.