Walmart Porch Finds Under $25 That Scream Summer

Ready to give your porch a glow-up without ghosting your bank account?

We’ve rounded up 25 gloriously quirky, delightfully extra, and totally affordable ways to turn your porch into the summer hangout of your Pinterest dreams. All from Walmart.

All under $25 at the time of writing this post. We get a tiny commission if you click through and make a purchase. Better than nothing, so thanks!

1. A classic black and white striped rug that’ll give your porch major French bistro vibes without the plane ticket to Paris. At under $20, you might as well grab two and create that layered rug look all the design influencers are obsessing over right now.

Barbara says: “Great colors, pure black and white…this is not a non-skid rug so please be sure to buy a non-skid mat for underneath this rug. Also, I like that it is reversible. It’s washable and is suitable only for indoor use since it’s 100% cotton. Great rug for indoor use, great colors.”

Pro tip: Grab a rug gripper pad to keep this beauty in place. Your delivery person will thank you.

2. This tropical paradise cushion’ll transport you straight to Margaritaville every time you sit down. These babies are built to survive whatever Mother Nature throws at them while keeping your tush comfy for hours of porch sitting.

A site reviewer shares: “I’ve had these for a while and now that it’s spring we’ve been able to enjoy them more. It has managed to be durable in bad weather (primarily rain/storms) and still looks new. Aside from being comfortable, these are affordable and well worth the price!”

3. A cheerful “Hello Summer” doormat that’ll have your guests smiling before they even knock. Because nothing says summer like bold polka dots and a greeting that practically screams, “Bring on the iced tea and flip-flops!”

Joseg says: “I loved the texture it has, it’s a very nice size, the bright colors for the summer…it looks beautiful, super effective, 100% recommend.”

4. A rainbow set of acrylic tumblers that practically scream “I throw the best backyard BBQs.” These are what happens when your solo cups grow up, get therapy, and come back as gorgeous, shatterproof overachievers. Cheers to that.

5. Solar-powered fairy lights that’ll turn any tree, railing, or porch column into pure magic once the sun goes down. With 200 warm white LEDs stretching 72 feet and eight different lighting modes (including twinkle!), these babies run up to 8 hours on a full charge.

Deedee says: “The little sparkly lights give joy! This is a set of 200 lights and the length when stretched out is 65 feet so it covers a lot of the tree. They are the little fairy lights and it is like a fairy dancing through your tree if you use one of the flickering modes… I set it up outside my bedroom so I can watch it tinkle as I fall asleep.”

6. Or if plain fairy lights are too boring basic for your vibe, these solar-powered flower lights will turn your porch into a never-ending garden party. Thirty multicolored blooms light up for 8 hours after soaking up the sun all day, because who says flowers can only bloom in daylight?

SnugMom raves: “Very cute and colorful. Nice glow, too. Plenty bright without being over the top. Instructions say the illumination lasts for about 8 hours, and that’s what I’m getting. A really good purchase to add a little bit of fun color outdoors!”

For more ideas: Want a Picture-Perfect Porch This Summer? Start With These Simple Updates

7. A reversible cactus throw pillow for FIVE DOLLARS that’ll add instant desert vibes to your porch without the prickly painful maintenance.

Rosemary enthuses: “Super cute pillows and only $5 each! Love them!”

8. This bamboo-topped salad bowl set that proves your porch dining game can be fancy bougie on a budget. You can toss your summer salads without tossing your dishes when someone inevitably knocks them off the table.

Dina raves: “Perfect salad bowl and love that it has a wood top with utensils already to go… whether using at home or taking somewhere else for a gathering. Very pretty pattern… seems like it will definitely hold up to lots of use…. Especially during the summer months.”

10. A metal peacock wall hanging so ridiculously extra, it’ll make your porch feel underdressed. With colors brighter than your uncle’s Hawaiian shirt and enough sass in its feathers to win RuPaul’s Drag Race, it’s the decor equivalent of yelling, “I’m fabulous, deal with it.”

11. A solar rattan lantern that says, “Yes, I host tasteful wine nights and no, I won’t tell you which Trader Joe’s candle this vibe reminds you of.” It glows. It weaves. It gives “boho retreat” without requiring you to own a hammock or understand astrology.

12. A pair of spiral flower lanterns that look like Tinker Bell had a Pinterest account and went all in on fairycore. Hang them on your porch and prepare for your entire yard to glow like it’s hosting a magical garden rave. Bonus: no actual fairies required.

13. A ghost-face tiki bird feeder that’s equal parts whimsical and weird (we mean this in the best possible way). Hang this luminous fellow on your porch, and watch him charm the neighborhood birds (and possibly scare away annoying neighbors).

Bonus: It glows at night, turning your yard into a mini tropical rave.

More ideas here: 21 Cool Front Door Decor Ideas

14. A sleek, crystal-textured water pitcher that’ll instantly upgrade your porch lemonade game. It’s classy enough to impress guests at brunch, yet tough enough to handle daily iced tea refills. Plus, it’s got a wide-mouth design for easy cleaning, because nobody likes mystery pitcher residue.

15. A farmhouse-style wooden plant stand that’ll make even your most tragic porch plant look Instagram-worthy. Perfectly rustic yet simple enough to let your blooms shine, this stand works double-duty as a chic lantern holder too. Joanna Gaines called. She wants her aesthetic back.

16. A geometric vase that’ll trick everyone into thinking you’re an effortlessly chic minimalist with expensive taste. Whether it’s hosting a single dramatic stem or a whole bouquet, this little vase screams “Scandi influencer” without draining your savings.

17. A glass rooster ornament that proudly screams, “My porch is fancier than your porch.” Hang this sparkling fellow outside (or inside, we’re not judging), and let him dazzle your guests with farmyard glam and fabulous feathers that even Elton John would envy.

18. A barnyard welcome statue featuring the cutest farm animal committee ready to greet your guests. This little gang includes a duck, pig, and rooster holding court around a “Welcome” sign that’s giving serious Charlotte’s Web energy.

Nik gushes: “How stinking cute!!! If you like the farmhouse style… you will LOVE this group of cuties. They remind me of that famous movie when I was a young girl with all the farm animals and the spider. The neighbor’s little boy came by after I put this out in my flowers, and he sat there and talked to them. My heart melted.”

19. This mama turtle and baby duo that will add instant charm to your porch garden without any actual pet responsibilities. They’ll never eat your lettuce, dig up your flowers, or require a vet visit when you forget to feed them for a week.

BusyGrandma shares: “Cute and maintenance free for my yard and garden. As I am getting older, it’s getting more difficult to care for flowers, keep them weeded and watered. I’ve purchased some cute garden items to add to my yard. I think this one is cute, and will not require the maintenance. And if I go away a few days, I won’t be needing someone to water my turtles.”

20. A trio of macrame hanging planters that’ll effortlessly elevate your porch game (literally). These self-watering beauties keep your plants happy even when you inevitably forget about them.

Cathleen raves: “These are way better than I expected. They’re great because they’re plastic and easy to move. The watering feature is awesome—just fill the basin and the plant roots suck up the water. Highly recommend!”

Over To You

That’s our roundup of affordable porch magic. Now it’s your turn. Tried any of these? Got a Walmart gem we missed? Drop a comment and tell us what made you smile (or roll your eyes… we can take it).