Set Up a Seating Area

Set up a cozy seating area on a small front patio. Decorate with modern touches like a raised planter to house a tall cactus and black and white furniture.

Finish With Decking

If your home includes a slightly raised open patio at the front, finish it with composite wood decking. This low-maintenance material will stand up over time and complement natural wood siding.

Fence It In

Create a gravel base for a small front patio that shares space with the front yard. Set up a pair of modern chairs to create a conversation area that's private thanks to a fence around the periphery, like this Spanish-style bungalow.

Plant Some Vines

Cultivate a romantic feel by landscaping your guest house front patio with climbing vines. Furnish with simple French garden furniture for an effortlessly chic and timeless look.

Install a Garden Bench

Make a small front gravel patio more inviting by installing a garden bench. This will give you a place to rest between weeding or a spot to meditate on a sunny day.

Choose Colorful Planters

If you live in an apartment building with a shared courtyard, you may not want to hang out on your front patio. But give it a boost with a pair of modern planters in a bright color to mark the entrance.