Matthew Steven

A porch rug can look great on a sunny afternoon and become a soggy dirt collector after one storm. Add muddy sneakers, garden boots, and a dog that heads straight … Read more

A few plants can make a front porch feel welcoming, but adding more pots does not always make the arrangement look better. You might have healthy flowers, attractive containers, and … Read more

Your front porch may be in good shape and still feel a little tired. The chairs look flat, the entry feels bare, or the collection of small pots never quite … Read more

You like the drama of black doors, old ironwork, and shadowy greenery, but you don’t want your porch to look as though October never ended. A year-round gothic aesthetic takes … Read more

You want to sit outside with your coffee, but your front porch feels a little too public. Every dog walker has a clear view of your chair, the neighbors can … Read more

Your porch can feel inviting all afternoon, then turn into a dark patch as soon as the sun goes down. Maybe the existing fixture leaves your steps in shadow, or … Read more