15 Budget-Friendly Spring Porch Ideas with Dollar Store Finds

Spring is on the doorstep, which means it’s time to update your Budget-Friendly Spring Porch. I think everyone would agree that after months of gray and dreary winter, you want something bright and fresh. But if you’ve ever been faced with buying seasonal decor, you know that it can cost a fortune.

That’s why I always keep the dollar store in mind and head there for budget-friendly finds. You’d be surprised how easy it is to create beautiful spring decor while spending just a few dollars.

Today I’m going to share 15 Budget-Friendly Spring Porch Ideas, and don’t worry, I’ll try to share so that you can replicate these projects when decorating your porch. 

5 DIY Budget-Friendly Spring Porch Lanterns from Dollar Store Finds

It’s no secret that lanterns are the ones that create a warm and welcoming atmosphere by illuminating your porch with soft light in the evening, making it feel welcoming and stylish. But instead of spending a fortune at the decor store, let’s make them ourselves for literally pennies.

1. Rustic Lantern from Wooden Frames

What you will need – 4 wooden picture frames, carpenter’s glue, black or white chalk paint, LED candle.

If you like rustic style, this DIY will definitely appeal to you. The lantern looks expensive, but it’s quite simple to make.

1. Take four identical wooden frames (easy to find at the dollar store).
2. Remove the glass and glue the frames together in the shape of a cube. Allow to dry completely.
3. Paint with chalkboard paint (white for vintage style, black for modern).
4. Insert an LED candle – and voilà! You have a stylish new lantern that looks like a store-bought one and no one will guess that you made it yourself.

These lanterns can be placed on porch steps or hung from hooks at the entrance.

2. Jar Lanterns with Jute Twine

What you’ll need – glass jars, small tea candles, twine, decorative pebbles.

Jars are always great for budget-friendly spring porch decor. They are versatile and add a warm rustic touch to any decor.

1. Fill the jars with decorative pebbles or sand (you can find them at the dollar store).
2. Wrap jute twine around the neck of the jar and tie a small bow, this will add extra charm.
3. Insert a tea candle inside (you can use an LED candle for safety).

These lanterns look very cute in the evening and look good on tables, railings or porch steps.

3. Industrial style metal lanterns

What you’ll need – wire trash can, zip ties, black spray paint, candlelight

If you’re into modern farmhouse or industrial style, this idea will definitely inspire you. We’ll turn an ordinary trash can into a stylish lantern.

1. Buy a small wire trash can (turn it upside down to become the frame of the lantern).
2. Paint with black or dark bronze spray paint.
3. Insert a large LED candle inside, securing with zip ties if necessary.

These lanterns create stylish lighting in the evenings and will fit perfectly into the modern design of your porch. 

4. Sea Lantern with Thick Rope Winding

What you will need – glass vases, thick rope, glue gun

If you want to create a beach atmosphere, this DIY will get the job done and achieve the desired effect.

Take a clear glass vase (you can find them in different sizes).

1. Wrap the bottom half of the vase with thick nautical rope, securing with glue.
2. Insert an LED candle or garland for soft, cozy lighting.

Combine them with white and blue decor, such as white and blue striped pillows on chairs or a porch bench. You can also add decorative seashells, starfish, miniature anchors or wooden steering wheels.

5. Lanterns from photo frames

What you’ll need – 6 wooden photo frames, glue gun, black spray paint, colored or matte translucent film (you can use window tinting film), LED candlelight

1. Remove the glass from six identical photo frames.
2. Glue the four frames together to form a cube, then attach the top and bottom pieces.
3. Paint the entire structure with black spray paint (or leave the natural wood color if you prefer it that way).
4. Cut pieces of colored or frosted film to fit the size of the glass.
5. Attach the film to the back of the frames with a glue gun or double-sided tape.
6. Insert the LED candle and your lantern is ready.

It will look very elegant on your porch.

5 Rustic Budget-Friendly Spring Porch Ideas on a Budget

For those who love the warm cozy atmosphere of a country home, these simple but spectacular ideas are sure to please. They’ll help transform your porch into a stylish space without spending a lot of money.

6. Wooden Crates as Cachepots

What you’ll need – wooden crates, chalk paint, flower pots

Wooden crates often serve as an interior design item and they are a godsend for creating interesting budget-friendly spring porch arrangements. The crates look natural and stylish, and the main thing is that they can be used in different variations.

1. Paint the crates in white, pastel or aged style with chalk paint.
2. Set them on your porch in several tiers, creating a beautiful composition.
3. Inside, place flower pots with spring plants.
4. To add ambiance, wrap them with a garland of warm lights so they illuminate beautifully in the evening.

Wooden crates can be placed near the door, flowers and greenery emphasize the entrance area and it looks welcoming.  Not bad looking and on the sides of the steps, so as not to interfere with movement. 

7. Cachepots made from Old Rubber Boots

What you’ll need – old rubber boots, soil (you can find bags of potting soil at the dollar store), spring flowers (tulips, daffodils, hyacinths)

If you have a couple of old brightly colored boots piled up, don’t throw them away, they can make original cachepots that will definitely bring variety to the porch decor.

1. Rubber boots do not allow water to pass through, so be sure to make 2-3 small holes in the sole with a nail, drill or hot knife. Then pour a layer of decorative stones or gravel (about 2 cm) on the bottom of the boots
2. Fill the boots with soil and plant brightly colored tulips, daffodils or other spring flowers. If you don’t feel like caring for flowers, use artificial flowers from dollar store – they look spectacular too.
3. Place them by the front door or on the porch steps.
4. Tie a ribbon or twine around your boots for a rustic touch. You can even glue a small sign that says “Spring” or “Welcome” on them

As you can see, it’s creative and simple, and thanks to shopping from the dollar store, it’s also quite budget-friendly.

8. Burlap Porch Banner

What you’ll need – burlap (sometimes sold in the crafts department at the dollar store), twine, stencils, black paint

Let’s try to diversify the decor of our porch and make a homemade banner.

1. Cut triangular flags from burlap.
2. Using stencils, draw the words “Welcome” or “Spring is here”.
3. Thread twine through the top of each flag, leaving a little distance between them.
4. Hang the banner over a door or along a porch railing.

You’ll see how this small touch will liven up your porch and add to the spring mood.

9. Decor with a Vintage Watering Can

What you’ll need – an old watering can, artificial or fresh flowers, ribbon or twine (you can buy all of these at the dollar store, very inexpensively)

An old metal watering can can be given a second life, so don’t throw it away!

1. If using fresh flowers, pour some water into the watering can and simply insert the bouquet.
2. For artificial flowers, add foam or pebbles to the watering can, then gently insert the flower stems.
3. Tie a ribbon or jute twine around the handle or spout of the watering can, tying a pretty knot or bow.
4. Place it next to the door or on a table near the entrance.

This decoration looks stylish and original, adding a touch of rustic charm to your porch. 

10. Pallet Bench (For DIY Lovers)

What you’ll need – wooden pallets, nails, cushions, battery-operated garlands, soft seat cushion, plaid. 

You can build your own seating area using pallets.

1. Choose pallets that are the right size. Standard pallets are good for a bench for 2 people. Or you can use 2 pallets – one at the base, the second as a backrest, or 3 if you want to make the bench taller.
2. Fasten the pallets together. If you are making a bench with a high backrest, attach another pallet vertically to the back. Use nails or self-tapping screws to secure it.
3.  If the pallets are a little rough, go over them with sandpaper to avoid splinters. You can also paint the bench white, pastel or natural colors.
4. Add a soft cushion on top, and place soft plaids and decorative pillows on the sides.
5. Wrap garland around the back of the bench or along the bottom. In the evening, it will create soft and cozy lighting.

There you go, now you have a comfortable place for morning coffee in the fresh air.

5 Front Door Wreaths Made from Dollar Store Finds

No spring porch can do without a beautiful wreath. But we’re not going to spend $40+ and instead make one with our own hands for less than $10.

11. Hoop Wreath with Artificial Flowers

What you’ll need – large hoop hoop wreath, artificial flowers, greenery, hot glue or floral wire, ribbon

If you like minimalism, this wreath will be perfect!

1. Get some round hoops (you can find them at the dollar store or needlework store). You can leave them in their natural color or paint them white, gold, or black (optional).
2. Attach decorative greenery (eucalyptus, ivy, lavender) and secure it to one side of the hoop with hot glue or floral wire.
3. Add artificial flowers. Arrange the flowers asymmetrically to make the wreath look natural. Attach the large flowers first and then add smaller pieces for volume.
4. Thread a satin or lace ribbon through the top of the wreath and tie a pretty bow.
5. That’s it, done! Hang your light and elegant wreath on the door. It looks beautiful and expensive, even though it is made for little money.

Tip. If you prefer a minimalistic style, use solid-colored flowers and soft pastel shades. For a brighter wreath, choose a combination of several colors – yellow, orange, red.

12. Garden Hose Wreath

What you’ll need – garden hose, ties, artificial flowers, ribbon or burlap for a bow, greenery (artificial or dried flowers), miniature gardening tools (rake, trowel)

If you’re a gardener at heart, this wreath is sure to emphasize your fondness for plants. 

1. Take a garden hose and roll it into a circle.
2. Secure with zip ties.
3. Instead of just attaching flowers (as in the wreath with stamper above), we’ll attach miniature gardening tools – a trowel, mini rakes, or even a tiny bucket – to the wreath.
4. Choose artificial flowers and leaves that have dense stems to hold well. Attach them to the side of the wreath, creating a bouquet effect.
5. Instead of a classic ribbon bow, try using burlap or jute cord, wrapping it around several times and tying a natural rustic knot.
6. This wreath looks great not only on the front door, but also on a fence, porch wall or even on the wicket of a garden plot.

This wreath is unique, because the hose is wider than hoops or hoops, which gives the wreath a completely different visual effect – it looks three-dimensional and unusual.

13. Easter Egg Wreath (Great for Easter)

What you will need – styrofoam wreath base, plastic eggs, hot glue, ribbon or burlap for a bow, artificial grass, mini bunnies, feathers or flowers. A lot of these can be purchased at the dollar store very inexpensively.

This brightly colored wreath is perfect for spring decor for your porch.

1. Take a round wreath base (sold at craft stores).
2. To make the wreath look bulkier, you can first wrap the base with artificial grass, sisal or ribbon. This will help to better fix the eggs and add a background.
3. Glue colored plastic eggs all over the surface. You can alternate colors or even make a pattern. Some eggs can be covered with glitter for a festive effect.
4. Between the eggs you can insert mini bunnies, chicks, artificial flowers, ribbons or even feathers to make the wreath more interesting.
5. Tie a large burlap or satin ribbon bow on top.
6. Hang the wreath on the door, using a nice wide ribbon to secure the wreath to the hook.

Tip. Pastel colors when creating a wreath give it a delicate feel, while bright hues make the wreath more cheerful.

14. Moss and Butterfly Wreath

What you will need – wreath base, moss, artificial butterflies (on wire or stickers), hot glue, small artificial flowers, twigs, feathers, mini nests

This wreath will bring a woodland, fairy tale style to your porch and of course, create a spring mood.  

1. Separate the moss into pieces and glue them to the base, using hot glue to gently secure the moss all over the wreath. 
2. To make the wreath look like part of a fairy tale forest, you can glue thin twigs, small artificial flowers, and mini bird nests. 
3. Add small artificial butterflies by gluing them on randomly.
4. The wreath can be hung on simple twine for a rustic touch. Or you can hang it on a lace ribbon if you want the wreath to look delicate. 

The end result is a beautiful wreath, perfect for spring.

15. Wreath with Lemons and Eucalyptus

What you’ll need – artificial lemons, eucalyptus sprigs, wreath base, hot glue or floral wire, white flowers, ribbon for hanging

This wreath has a refreshing, classy look, it looks like it came from an expensive store, and it’s simple to make.

1. Attach eucalyptus sprigs to the base of the wreath, but not all over the wreath, but asymmetrically – for example, from the bottom diagonally, leaving part of the wreath open.
2. Glue 3-5 small lemons in the area of greenery – centered or randomly to look natural.
3. Add white flowers (for example, artificial daisies) – they will emphasize the spring character of the wreath.
4. You can weave a thin ribbon of burlap or satin in pastel colors.
5. Attach everything with hot glue.
6. Hang the wreath on a wide white or yellow ribbon.

Here we’re done learning about 15 budget-friendly spring porch ideas to help update and get your porch ready for spring without spending too much.

Which option did you like the most? Write in the comments, I’d love to know.