Artistic tile patterns are most commonly found in the kitchen or bathroom, but they can also make for a beautiful accent on your home's front porch.

Front porches sometimes get short shrift when it comes to creative design. One clever way to welcome guests is by dressing up that porch with a tile project.

Here's what we learned after Consumer Report's initial testing of inexpensive snap-together patio tiles, which can cover an unsightly slab of concrete in no time.

From cozy seating and layered lighting to greenery and color, interior designers share how to create a front porch — or any outdoor area — that’s welcoming, functional and stylish in every ...