• An indoor porch space usually features scenic views.view from the porch image by alice rawson from Fotolia.com
  
  An indoor porch is an extra space in your home that you can dedicate to relaxing, socializing and celebrating the seasons. Usually featuring outdoor views, some open air and a casual appeal, your indoor porch can be transformed into your dream retreat in just a weekend. Empty the room to begin the transformation, then determine your theme and begin adding pieces that appeal. Whether you want to create a faux-beach space, a serene place to read or a colorful departure from the rest of your home, your indoor porch may be your number-one favorite room in the house.
  
  

Beach Cottage

• White wicker furniture fits perfectly in a beach-theme decor.wicker fence image by green308 from Fotolia.com
  
  Although perfect for that lake-shore home or indoor porch with a pond view, the cool colors and textures of a classic beach décor can add brightness to any home, whether in an urban setting or a country environment. White wicker or a white deeply cushioned sofa for a closed-in porch set the theme of comfort. Accent with deep blue pillows, area rugs and painted wood furniture. Accessorize with found seashells, personal photographs of beaches and boats and rustic vintage buoys to complete the space.
  
  

Reading Nook

• Nothing is more inviting than a pile of books waiting to be read.BOOKS image by Nadya R. from Fotolia.com
  
  Create an inviting retreat to read and relax by turning your indoor porch into a reading room. Make the most of a green-wooded or yard view by using natural tones of greens and tans in the room's furnishings. Consider placing a rattan settee in one corner of the room with a wicker basket overflowing with favorite paperbacks and magazines. Place some well-worn wood chairs around the room and near a high occasional table to give the room a café feel that invites visitors further into the room.
  
  

Colorful Splashes

• Brightly colored pillows can change the whole look of a room instantly.young woman with pillows image by Daria Miroshnikova from Fotolia.com
  
  No matter what your style in the rest of your house, you can incorporate a more fun and festive décor in your indoor porch room. Switch up your neutral indoor/outdoor furniture by adding some brightly colored pillows and throws. You can add more color by hanging cheerful pink, white and yellow paper lanterns to light the space and place potted or vase flowers around the room to continue the bold theme.
  
  

Artful Theme

• An artistic photograph can set the theme of a room beautifully.Fence and shadow of fence on snowy ground.. image by LiteWave from Fotolia.com
  
  Address your indoor porch as you would any room in your house by finding your decorating style through an artistic inspiration. Look through poster websites to find the perfect painting reproduction or photograph featuring an outdoor theme that coordinates to your true surroundings. For example, if you have a view of a fenced-in yard, find a photograph that zooms in on fencing or has a close-up view of growing grass. Hang a large print or poster in the room, then accent your existing furniture with colors pulled from the artwork. Use painted wood furnishings or spray paint your wicker furniture to coordinate with the artwork.