How to Make a Stunning Front Porch Planter Idea for Spring
24.07.2023 - 03:39
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As the weather starts warming up, it is the perfect time to refresh your home's exterior and add some pops of color. One great way to do this is by creating a beautiful front porch planter idea for spring.
In this tutorial, I will walk you through the step-by-step process of making a rustic, whitewashed planter and filling it with your favorite flowers.
This post was transcribed by a member of the Hometalk editorial team from the original HometalkTV episode.
By incorporating vibrant spring porch plants and some simple DIY techniques, you can create a stunning porch display that will be the envy of your neighborhood.
I began this cute spring planter porch idea, by selecting a 12-inch terracotta pot to use as the centerpiece. However, since this pot was quite basic, I felt that I needed to customize it to create my desired look.
I decided to whitewash the planter to give it a weathered look.
To achieve the worn, whitewashed appearance, I mixed a small amount of white craft paint with some water in a dish until it reached a runny consistency.
Then I stirred it up to combine the paint in the water.
Once the paint was ready, I grabbed a rag and dipped it into the whitewash. Starting from the top, I rubbed the rag back and forth. Rubbing it this way helps to create the weathered style I wanted to achieve.
I continued this process around the whole pot making sure the white paint looked worn down in some areas.
I also made sure to apply the same technique to the pot's lip and inside ring to maintain a consistent and cohesive appearance.
The whitewashing technique was simple, yet highly effective in transforming this basic pot into the base for this rustic porch decor piece.
Now that the spring porch planter idea was starting to come