Sep 1, 2008

Appreciate Your Porch

Porches were originally built for practical purposes. They kept the direct sunlight from pouring into the house during the hot summer days and protected the home from the elements in the winter. It was not long before the residents of the home saw this area as an extension of their living space. It became a place to read, eat and even sleep on a hot night.

Are you using your covered space in the best way possible? Do you need a space for entertaining friends or a quiet place to drink your coffee and relaxing? Will your goals change with the seasons? You should decorate your porch regardless of the season, because you will invariably see it everyday. It might be fun to host parties on the porch. It would be wonderful when your home facilitates love between family and friends.

Porch Of Delights
When the weather is warm, everything is renewed with green healthy plants, bright colored pillows and a freshly set table. In the winter we could change the focus to a winter wonderland. Use decorative snowmen, a tabletop tree, and stuffed animals to brighten the area. Strands of lights bring a bit of magic to the area during the gray months of winter.

Quick Tips for Making Your Porch More Enjoyable

Set up your seating so that it is encourages easy conversation. Make sure there is a place for a beverage glass within reach of each chair. Installing a ceiling fan will bring a much appreciated breeze on a stifling night. Bead board installed on the ceiling adds texture to a forgotten space. Paint it light blue to portray the sky.An unused chest of drawers or dresser can be pulled outside and put to work holding placemats and napkins. Store playing cards, checkers and puzzles in the drawers so they will be within easy reach. Hang a wreath, ironwork, inexpensive art or a poster of your favorite vacation spot on the wall of a back porch.

Craft and floral stores have ready made garlands made from greenery, grapevines or silk flowers. Weave strands of small lights throughout the garland and hang as a border around your outdoor room. Cup hooks spaced around area will hold most intertwined materials.




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