What Colors Do I Paint Outside Front Porch Chairs?

House

• Create visual interest with your front porch chairs by selecting a color that contrasts well with your home color. For example, if your home is white, choose a bold black or rusty red for these chairs. Conversely, if your house is dark brown, paint these chairs white or light tan. By creating this contrast, you can ensure that the chairs pop.

Garden

• If your homefront features a garden, borrow hues from this space when painting your chairs. For example, if your garden features a few rose bushes with bold pink blossoms, paint your chairs a similar hue to draw attention not only to these chairs, but also the flower color they are mimicking. Similarly, if your garden is rich in greenery, paint your chairs dark green.

Sky

• Borrow a hue from the sky when painting your chairs. Select a light sky blue for chairs that rest in front of a dark home or a darker blue for chairs that rest in front of a light-colored home. Make the chair color only the start of your nod to the heavens. Place cloud-print cushions on your chairs or use a cloud-print table cloth to cover the table they surround.

Cushions

• Instead of painting your chairs first then finding cushions to match, select your cushions first and allow their print to inspire the color you select. For example, if your cushions feature a bold floral pattern, pick one of the colors featured in the print and paint your chairs this hue, ensuring that the chairs fit perfectly with the cushions you've chosen.