The Adorable Old-School Porch Decor Trend That's Making The Cutest Return In 2025

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With porch season in full swing, everyone with some outdoor space out front is looking to the porch trends you won't be able to avoid in 2025. That's because of all the outdoor spaces, the front porch is one of the most fun spots to make a statement. It's not just a place to pass through on your way inside — it's an extension of your living space and a way to signal to everyone from passerby to guests that your home is warm and inviting.

That's why we're not surprised that in a year where retro design trends are making a comeback, one charming little creature is waddling into the spotlight. That's right — the porch goose is back. The decorative goose statues saw their heyday in the 1980s, standing adorable guard over front lawns and porches. Homeowners often dressed them in seasonal getups or kooky outfits, and sometimes even made sure some goslings were in tow, too.

Now, as homeowners are leaning into nostalgia and coziness with their design decisions, they're taking a cue from their parents' or grandparents' house and adding a goose to their porch. Even if one hasn't appeared in your neighborhood yet, it's likely you've seen a porch goose on your TikTok feed, where creators are having fun showing off their cute outfits.

If you want in on the fun, you can find a Fox Valley Traders Gaggleville Goose for sale from Amazon, or check your local thrift store or Facebook Marketplace page for a used one. As for the outfits, if you're not experienced with sewing, you can also find goose outfits at retailers like Amazon, or look in the children's section of your favorite shop. The sillier the better when it comes to porch geese — think anything from a Christmas in July goose party to a Dolly Parton goose double.

In between costume changes, keep your goose fresh and clean with a little upkeep. Most are made of either concrete or plastic. If yours is concrete, you'll want to seal it with a product like Flex Seal to add a layer of protection. Some of the plastic ones are lighter and prone to tipping, so you can weigh it down with some rocks to avoid a goose tumble. For both concrete and plastic, you can also follow some of the tips to clean up your outdoor statues, like regularly spraying it down with water and a bit of dish soap. And don't forget that having a porch goose is all about connections. Whether you're chatting with your neighbors about this week's goose outfit or joining a Facebook page for inspiration from geese across the country, you'll get to enjoy all the adorable nostalgia of a porch goose without having to get rid of any unsightly goose poop in your backyard.