Adding a cinder block bench on the front porch takes little time to craft. It’s easy to make, durable and perfect for DIY enthusiasts looking for affordable front porch makeovers that are trendy and look chic.Front porch makeover before and afterToday’s patio makeover was inspired by a cinder block project I featured in this post. Here’s a close-up sneak peek at a few details. Be sure to read on for full project coverage…Details from a front porch makeoverCinder Block Bench OptionsI knew that the centerpiece of my front porch makeover would be a cinder block bench. The question: how to design and build it"! I headed to Home Depot and picked up 16 cinder blocks, along with two pieces of lumber. I had a vague idea of what I wanted, but I made sure to get extra materials. Just in case!Option #1: A Cinder Block ThroneI initially decided to ditch the lumber and build a small cinder block bench, which really turned into a plant stand/”throne” of sorts. While we ended up opting for another bench design (which I’ll cover later in the post), I thought I’d share the details of this version:Building the cinder block throneI started by placing two rows of four cinder blocks on the ground. I then turned the two end blocks so they opened to the front. Next I stacked six blocks on the top level, two in the upright position so they could hold plants. See them in the back row on the second level" Check out the pics above, which show ...