Porch Lush

Dining and Lounging Zones on a Large Deck

A big deck is such a good problem to have, but I will be honest: an open rectangle of boards can feel oddly hard to decorate. Everything ends up floating, the dining set looks like it got parked in the middle, and the hangout area never quite feels finished. The fix is the same trick designers use...

Teak vs. Wicker vs. Metal Outdoor Furniture by Climate

If you have ever fallen in love with a patio set online and then watched it slowly fall apart on your own porch, you are not alone. Outdoor furniture is not just about style. It is about what your weather does day after day: baking sun, drenching storms, salty air, windy afternoons, and winter...

How to Arrange Furniture on a Long, Narrow Front Porch

Long, narrow front porches can be tricky because they want to do two jobs at once. They need to feel inviting enough to sit and linger, but they also have to function like a hallway to your front door. The good news is you do not need a bigger porch, you need a clearer plan. Below are my go-to...

Outdoor Rug Size Guide for Patio Furniture

If there is one “small change, big payoff” item on a patio, it is the outdoor rug. The right size makes your furniture grouping feel like an actual room. The wrong size can make even gorgeous furniture look like it is floating out in space. I learned this the hard way on my own deck. I bought a rug...

About Maggie Tolliver

Hi friend, I’m Maggie Tolliver, the outdoor living enthusiast behind Porch Lush . If you’ve ever looked at a plain concrete slab or a porch that somehow became a drop zone and thought, I want this to feel like me , you’re in exactly the right place. I believe your patio or front porch can be the...