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Have you started adding some fall decor to your home? My favorite place to decorate for fall is our front porch. I have slowly been gathering ideas and thinking what I want to do. And Lola, my mini me keeps asking me when we are going to do it. Maybe this weekend we will start. For Friday Favorite today it is about porches and doormats- because let’s be honest those are a BIG part of the front porch. Agree?

We just got THIS black awning below for our back porch and love it! I always thought we were going to have to build something and was planning on it. Until I saw Young House Love post about this new awning they were installing and where they got it. I swiped up on Instagram and bought it. It took a couple weeks to get in.

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When Kevin saw it sitting on our porch he got right to it that night. I don’t even have to ask that guy. He did have some issues with the screws they sent that are supposed to attach to the house and hook the awning on. They were too small and slipped right through the hole. Odd. Thankfully we had screws with a really large head to keep them in. So keep that in mind if you order this too.

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You avid readers (who I love) might notice I moved the rugs from our front porch to our back door! We didn’t have a very nice one back here and I want to switch out the rugs on our front porch. I have been searching for something fun for the front and thought I would share some favorite outdoor rug and doormats with you for fall! Figured you might be on the hunt too!

I do want to say that investing in a nice base for your front porch is KEY! I love a nice 3×5 rug that if I feel like switching up the top doormat another time in the year it works! Below I have theBlack 3×5 Rugwith THIS 2×3 Hello doormat.

And I have also had THIS smaller 1’5″x2.5″ doormat and it didn’t bother me because the rug underneath was the right size.

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And I shared the below photo on THIS blog post when talking about making sure to get the right size rug! On that situation I would so something similar to the above door and even a bigger doormat.

I just encourage you to wait and save to get the right thing! I get asked often well where should I start? If your front door needs to be painted then do that first! And I would personally choose getting the right size rug over a seasonal wreath or any seasonal decor. Invest in timeless pieces first.

Quick Friday Favorites today. I am working on a bedroom makeover that I am giving to a friend that I will be sharing next week! I hope you have a great weekend.If you purchase an item through affiliate links within our content, we will earn a commission at no cost to you. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. See our disclosure policy.

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Porch Awnings Canopies Offer Options Considering porch awnings for your porch, deck, or patio? I remember the green awnings on our home where I grew up in Ohio.

Awnings, also known as door or window canopies, keep out the weather, can potentially reduce your energy costs, protect your porch furniture from harmful rays, and can be designed to fit your porch's shape to add beauty to your home.

Awnings are versatile and flexible; they can be fixed or retractable and you can even add beautiful outdoor curtains for added protection and privacy. There's even an option to convert awnings into a screened porch!

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Photo courtesy of Fl Architect Fan Patio and porch awnings are a great addition to any outdoor space because they not only offer protection from the weather, but also add beauty to your porch. Porch awnings come in a variety of colors, styles, and materials.

Porch and patio awnings can be either fixed or retractable and operated by hand or by an electric motor. Some have remotes to operate the awning from inside your home (convenient right?). Options include automatic wind sensors to close your awning during high winds, weather side and front panels, screen panels, and light kits.

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Porch Awning Materials Awnings are perfect over your front door for not only aesthetics but especially for protection from the sun and elements. Fabric Awnings Acrylic Fabric: Dyed acrylic fabrics are perhaps the best fabrics for awnings.

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They are made from 100 percent solution-dyed acrylic yarns whereby color is added during the manufacturing process. These fabrics resist fading and cracking from exposure to sun, chlorine, and rain or humidity.

No other outdoor fabric material is more popular nor have the variety of colors and textures from which to choose. We found the cost is less than or equal to most vinyl or plastic awnings.

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Porch awnings are ideal not only for protecting you from harmful rays, but also protecting your outdoor furniture from fading so quickly. You can also find awnings to fit over almost any sized doors.

Recent studies indicate porch awnings reduce heat by almost 77 percent. In addition, during winter months, retractable awnings allow the sun's natural rays to penetrate your home's windows to help reduce heating bills.

Aluminum Awnings Aluminum awnings are probably the most popular type of awning for porches as they are low maintenance and can last for years. They come in a variety of colors and styles that resist fading or flaking - which translates to less fuss and more porch time.

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Photo courtesy of Old World Copper Works Awnings in general serve several helpful functions: they protect you and your furniture from the elements, enhance the appearance of your home, and add curb appeal. And we like that they make your time on the porch more comfortable by blocking the sun from shining directly on you.

Costs Obviously, the larger the copper awning the more it will cost. Most copper awning pricing is based on fixtures that are four (4) feet wide by two (2) feet high (to accommodate standard size doors and windows). Dimensions greater than this usually require custom work and you will need to get a quote.

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Maintenance Copper awnings do require more maintenance than other awnings if you want to maintain its original color. Copper develops patina, a protective layer when exposed to the weather. If you are not fond of this color you are in luck. Copper can be treated to maintain their characteristic look indefinitely and there are other actions you can take to keep its luster.

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Taking preventive measures is best. Ensure your copper porch awning is always properly cleaned at weekly or bi-monthly as a minimum. Waxing the awning will also help prevent any erosion to the copper.

Another less expensive but popular metal-type awning you might want to consider is an aluminum porch awning. They come in a variety of colors, are virtually maintenance free, and will last a considerable time.

Metal Porch Awnings Similar to aluminum in style and construction but metal they are stronger and more expensive. They are normally engineered to withstand heavy wind and snow loads making them very popular. Shown below is a standing seam metal awning with a copper appeal.

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Vinyl Vinyl is usually placed over a polyester fabric, making it is easy to clean, strong, and moisture resistant. We had a vinyl cover for our screen porch kit addition and it served us well.

Awning Installation Awning installation is fairly straightforward. If mounting under the eaves of your home, brackets will installed to tie directly to existing wall studs or headers.

Retractable Awning Supports Sometimes called lateral-arm supports, retractable awnings are designed as "self-supporting" and rely on both spring-load extensions and a very secure mounting system.

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Any canopy, because of their design, is susceptible to wind. Light winds (5 mph or less) should not be an issue; however, gusting winds can reach high speeds quickly and may cause damage.

If you live in an area that has frequent high winds, I wouldn't recommend using an awning. However, there is a good option for most applications and that is a retractable porch awning.

Retractable awnings should be closed during windy periods. Better yet, you can purchase a device for automatic retractable awnings that measure the wind and will close your awning if it detects winds over a certain speed. What will they think of next?

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Hire a Local Contractor Please remember these are do-it-yourself awning kits. However, you could hire a local contractor on your own to install the awning if you need installation assistance.

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